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rugby365.comHere are the latest updates I can share based on current publicly available reports:
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Bordeaux-Begles defeated Leinster 41-19 to win the Champions Cup final in Bilbao, securing back-to-back titles. This result marked Leinster’s heaviest ever final defeat in European competition. [Sources: Sky Sports match report and highlights coverage]
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In the match itself, Bordeaux built a lead early and controlled large portions of the game, with key moments including tries from Bielle-Biarrey and other finishers, plus accurate kicking from the fly-half to extend the advantage. Leinster briefly rallied with a late try but could not overturn the deficit. [Sources: Sky Sports match report; The42 live reporting]
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Post-match reactions highlighted Bordeaux’s clinical first-half dominance and Leinster’s acknowledgement that winning the contact area early set the tone for the game. Caelan Doris and Leinster’s camp reflected on the performance and the uphill task they faced from the outset. [Sources: The42 interview excerpt]
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If you’re looking for broader context, the weekend also saw Montpellier thrash Ulster in the Challenge Cup final, showcasing a strong performance across European finals that day. [Source: Sky Sports links and The42 roundups]
Would you like a quick comparison of the two squads’ key stats from the final (meters gained, line breaks, turnovers, kicking accuracy) or a short recap in bullet form of the sequence of tries? I can also pull up live reaction quotes from players/coaches if you’d like.