Leinster 19 - 41 Bordeaux-Beg - Match Report & Highlights
Bordeaux-Begles tore Leinster apart in a dominant 41-19 victory to secure back-to-back Champions Cup crowns at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
www.skysports.comLeinster were beaten by Bordeaux-Begles in the 2026 Champions Cup final, with Bordeaux securing back-to-back titles in Bilbao. The French side dominated the final, running out 41-19 winners, while Leinster briefly threatened with a late try but could not overturn the deficit.[2][3]
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- The match took place in Bilbao, with Bordeaux-Begles showing strong kicking and sharp attack to overcome Leinster’s challenge.[3][2]
- Key moments included Bordeaux’s pressure in the first half, several tries for Bordeaux, and Leinster’s late consolation try through Garry Ringrose.[2][3]
- Post-match coverage highlighted Bordeaux’s decisive start and Leinster’s struggle to contain the visitors’ momentum.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick recap from multiple outlets (Irish Times, Sky Sports, The42) and summarize with a small chart of scoring by minute or a brief player-by-player note.