Bordeaux-Begles defeat Leinster 41-19 at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao to retain the European Champions Cup title. All reports describe a one-sided final in which Bordeaux take control early, with multiple tries in the first half. BBC, RTE and other outlets say Bordeaux score five first-half tries and then extend their lead significantly, including a spell in which Leinster score only once but Bordeaux add 28 unanswered points in the first half, making any comeback highly unlikely.
Leinster do manage to register the opening score and finish the match with 19 points, but the overall pattern is one of sustained pressure from Bordeaux throughout the contest. Coverage highlights key Bordeaux performers: Louis Bielle-Biarrey contributes strongly, with several outlets noting his scoring impact, and Maxime Lucu is also cited for directing the attack.
The result gives Bordeaux a second consecutive Champions Cup crown and prolongs Leinster’s failure to add another European title, with multiple sources framing the defeat as another painful loss in the showpiece match. The match ends with Bordeaux clearly winning by a margin of 22 points.
