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Bordeaux-Begles Clinch Maiden Champions Cup Title with 28-20 Victory Over Northampton Saints

The French side's win, driven by Damian Penaud's two tries and Matthieu Jalibert's pivotal playmaking, marks the fifth consecutive Champions Cup triumph for a French team.

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Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 24, 2025 Bordeaux Begles fans react in the stands Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 24, 2025 Bordeaux Begles' Guido Petti in action during a line out Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 24, 2025 Bordeaux Begles' Louis Bielle-Biarrey in action with Northampton Saints' Alex Mitchell Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Bordeaux-Begles secured their first-ever Champions Cup title with a 28-20 win over Northampton Saints at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
  • The match featured a dramatic first half, ending 20-20, with Alex Coles scoring two tries for Northampton and Damian Penaud crossing twice for Bordeaux.
  • Northampton suffered early setbacks, losing key players George Furbank and James Ramm to injuries within the first five minutes of play.
  • Matthieu Jalibert played a crucial role in Bordeaux's victory, directly influencing three of their four tries with his dynamic playmaking and assists.
  • The win continues French dominance in the competition, marking the fifth straight year a French team has claimed the Champions Cup title.