Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 26 May
Leinster need to change something in drive for five It was another sobering final weekend for Leinster in the Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux-Begles destroyed their hopes of changing the recent narrative of European shortcomings. Rugby • 26 May
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 26 May
Galway game time swayed Frawley's Connacht call Ciarán Frawley says the chance to reunite with Stuart Lancaster and the potential to get more game time informed his decision to leave Leinster for Connacht. Rugby • 26 May
McNamara: Still room to improve for brilliant Bordeaux Noel McNamara believes there is more to come from Bordeaux-Begles, after they made it back to back Investec Champions Cup titles on Saturday with a 41-19 win against Leinster. Rugby • 25 May
McNamara: Still room to improve for brilliant Bordeaux Noel McNamara believes there is more to come from Bordeaux-Begles, after they made it back to back Investec Champions Cup titles on Saturday with a 41-19 win against Leinster. Rugby • 25 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
First-half Bordeaux blitz smashes Leinster in Bilbao Leo Cullen's were destroyed by a rampant Bordeaux-Begles, who were utterly dominant as they defended their title, with a 41-19 win at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession' Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title. Rugby • 23 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
O'Brien starts but no place for Lowe in Leinster squad Tommy O'Brien has been passed fit for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final with Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, while James Lowe misses out on the matchday 23. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
Lenihan: Leinster legacy on line in Champions Cup final Ahead of a double-header of European rugby finals, Donal Lenihans previews Leinster and Ulster's chances of success. Rugby • 22 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak. Rugby • 23 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Gibson-Park v Lucu tete-a-tete crucial in Bilbao battle The scrum-half battle between Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park and Maxime Lucu of Bordeaux-Begles is set to have a big say in the outcome of the Champions Cup final. Rugby • 22 May
Bordeaux beat Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semi-finals Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux battled past Toulouse 30-15 to set up a semi-final against Bath. Rugby • 12 Apr
Bordeaux beat Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semi-finals Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux battled past Toulouse 30-15 to set up a semi-final against Bath. Rugby • 12 Apr
Nine-try Bordeaux thrash Leicester to reach quarter-final Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick as Bordeaux ran in nine tries and thumped Leicester 64-14 in the Champions Cup at Stade Chaban Delmas. Rugby • 05 Apr
Nine-try Bordeaux thrash Leicester to reach quarter-final Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick as Bordeaux ran in nine tries and thumped Leicester 64-14 in the Champions Cup at Stade Chaban Delmas. Rugby • 05 Apr
Trouble for Toulouse after second pool defeat Saracens produced a victory to rescue their season as they overcame Toulouse 20-14 in a heavyweight Champions Cup clash at StoneX Stadium. Rugby • 11 Jan
Trouble for Toulouse after second pool defeat Saracens produced a victory to rescue their season as they overcame Toulouse 20-14 in a heavyweight Champions Cup clash at StoneX Stadium. Rugby • 11 Jan
Bordeaux's Poirot suspended after incident with Pollock Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been suspended for two weeks following an incident at the end of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Rugby • 29 May 25
Bordeaux's Poirot suspended after incident with Pollock Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been suspended for two weeks following an incident at the end of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. Rugby • 29 May 25
Bordeaux's victory based on method behind the flair Don't be fooled by the brilliance of the Bordeaux flair players, writes Jonny Holland, they thrive off an exceptional structure. Rugby • 27 May 25
Bordeaux's victory based on method behind the flair Don't be fooled by the brilliance of the Bordeaux flair players, writes Jonny Holland, they thrive off an exceptional structure. Rugby • 27 May 25
Grab on Pollock 'out of order', says Saints boss Northampton boss Phil Dowson described an incident as "uncalled for and out of order" after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed by the throat following Saints' Champions Cup final defeat against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 24 May 25
Grab on Pollock 'out of order', says Saints boss Northampton boss Phil Dowson described an incident as "uncalled for and out of order" after Henry Pollock appeared to be grabbed by the throat following Saints' Champions Cup final defeat against Bordeaux Begles. Rugby • 24 May 25
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May 25
Five-star French domination 'scary' for Irish teams For the fifth year in a row the Champions Cup has been won by a French team and Bernard Jackman believes more "inclusive" pathways in the country have played a big role. Rugby • 27 May 25
Bordeaux edge Saints in classic Champions Cup final Bordeaux Begles were crowned kings of Europe for the first time when they combined rapier finishing with relentless forward power to beat Northampton 28-20 in a tense and chaotic Champions Cup final at the Principality Stadium. Rugby • 24 May 25
Bordeaux edge Saints in classic Champions Cup final Bordeaux Begles were crowned kings of Europe for the first time when they combined rapier finishing with relentless forward power to beat Northampton 28-20 in a tense and chaotic Champions Cup final at the Principality Stadium. Rugby • 24 May 25
Champions Cup final recap: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles met in the Champions Cup final in Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Relive all the action here. Rugby • 24 May 25
Champions Cup final recap: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux Northampton Saints and Bordeaux Begles met in the Champions Cup final in Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Relive all the action here. Rugby • 24 May 25
Bordeaux star Lucu wary of Pollock threat Bordeaux Begles captain Maxime Lucu has described English rugby's man of the moment Henry Pollock as a player with "incredible qualities" and "a threat" to their Investec Champions Cup hopes. Rugby • 23 May 25
Bordeaux star Lucu wary of Pollock threat Bordeaux Begles captain Maxime Lucu has described English rugby's man of the moment Henry Pollock as a player with "incredible qualities" and "a threat" to their Investec Champions Cup hopes. Rugby • 23 May 25
Carbery left out of Bordeaux squad for Euro final Joey Carbery has been left out of the Bordeaux Begles squad for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 23 May 25
Carbery left out of Bordeaux squad for Euro final Joey Carbery has been left out of the Bordeaux Begles squad for tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Northampton Saints. Rugby • 23 May 25
Preview: Saints and Bordeaux ready for novel Euro final Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux Begles look well matched ahead of their Champions Cup final meeting in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 24 May 25
Preview: Saints and Bordeaux ready for novel Euro final Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux Begles look well matched ahead of their Champions Cup final meeting in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 24 May 25
Dowson challenges Saints to reach peak in Euro final Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has challenged his squad to make sure their peak performance of the season comes in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux on Saturday Rugby • 21 May 25
Dowson challenges Saints to reach peak in Euro final Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson has challenged his squad to make sure their peak performance of the season comes in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux on Saturday Rugby • 21 May 25
Bordeaux require defensive focus to challenge for title Bordeaux Begles overpowered Munster to take their place in the Champions Cup semi-final. However they need to sort out flaws in defence if they're to have a serious say in this competition. Rugby • 15 Apr 25
Bordeaux require defensive focus to challenge for title Bordeaux Begles overpowered Munster to take their place in the Champions Cup semi-final. However they need to sort out flaws in defence if they're to have a serious say in this competition. Rugby • 15 Apr 25
Munster find blistering Bordeaux too hot to handle Munster's Investec Champions Cup journey ended emphatically as Union Bordeaux-Begles ran out 47-29 winners at Stade Chaban Delmas to advance to the semi-finals. Rugby • 12 Apr 25
Munster find blistering Bordeaux too hot to handle Munster's Investec Champions Cup journey ended emphatically as Union Bordeaux-Begles ran out 47-29 winners at Stade Chaban Delmas to advance to the semi-finals. Rugby • 12 Apr 25
Investec Champions Cup recap: Bordeaux 47-29 Munster Munster are out of this season's Investec Champions Cup after a 47-29 defeat to Bordeaux Begles France. Rugby • 12 Apr 25
Investec Champions Cup recap: Bordeaux 47-29 Munster Munster are out of this season's Investec Champions Cup after a 47-29 defeat to Bordeaux Begles France. Rugby • 12 Apr 25
