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Bordeaux Rout Leinster in Champions Cup Final and Seal a French Treble of European Titles

Joe McCarthy scored a try, but Leinster’s handling errors and breakdown problems let Bordeaux control the final, according to player ratings.

  • Bordeaux-Begles defended their Champions Cup title on Saturday, overwhelming Leinster 41-19 at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao in a dominant defensive performance.
  • Despite an early 7-0 lead from winger Tommy O'Brien, Bordeaux seized control with two tries from Louis Bielle-Biarrey, establishing a commanding 35-7 halftime lead through relentless offensive pressure.
  • Bordeaux captain Maxime Lucu controlled match tempo with precise kicking, while Leinster fly-half Harry Byrne threw a costly intercept pass as errors maintained a 22-point buffer entering the final 20 minutes.
  • Leinster second row Joe McCarthy and centre Garry Ringrose scored second-half tries, though the Irish province suffered its fifth final defeat since 2018, unable to mount a competitive comeback.
  • Head coach Leo Cullen admitted his game plan failed against Bordeaux's blitz, as Leinster struggled to turn rucks into a competitive physical contest on rugby's biggest stage.
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Ex-Wallabies celebrate European triumph with Bordeaux

Two former Australian internationals have been left celebrating after being part of Bordeaux's back-to-back European club triumphs in Bilbao.

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Heroic! carried by Maxime Lucu magistral and inhabited with immense pride, the people of the UBB capsized after the historical demonstration in front of the Leinster (19-41). Phenomenal.

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Bordeaux rout Leinster in Champions Cup final and seal a French treble of European titles

Bordeaux Bègles have blown away Leinster 41-19 in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao and completed a French hat trick of the season’s major men’s European titles.

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Error-strewn display stops Leinster from firing

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