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- At San Mames Stadium, Bordeaux defeated Leinster 41-19 to claim the Investec Champions Cup, with France star Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two thrilling tries in the final.
- This result marks Leinster's fifth final loss since 2018, compounding familiar struggles after Montpellier swept away Ulster in the Challenge Cup final, underlining French dominance.
- Bordeaux captain Maxime Lucu masterminded the victory, establishing a 35-7 halftime lead while sniping through the middle and earning player of the match honors.
- Leinster attempted a second-half resurgence with tries from Tommy O Brien, Joe McCarthy, and Garry Ringrose, though Lucu briefly left the field for 10 minutes.
- After falling at the final hurdle, Leinster coach Leo Cullen's men face a familiar reality as Bordeaux had already galloped out of sight.
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Indo Sport Reaction Podcast: Another lost final for Leinster as exceptional Bordeaux top Europe
Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their reaction as Bordeaux comprehensively defeat Leinster in the Champions Cup final. The lads also give their analysis of Ulster’s defeat at the hands of Montpellier on Friday night in a sweltering Challenge Cup finale.Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia
The UBB defeated the Irish Leinster (19-41) to win the Champions Cup. The club won the title for the second year in a row. This was the sixth French victory in the row. - Rugby: Bordeaux-Bègles crowned European champion for the second year in a row (Sports).
The Union Bordeaux-Bègles won the second Champions Cup in its history by largely dominant the Leinster (41-19) this Saturday in Bilbao. With an irresistible attack and heroic defense, Bordeaux confirms its status as a new stronghold of the European rugby.
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