UBB Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Leicester 42-28 in Champions Cup Opener

Trailing at halftime, Bordeaux's Union Bordeaux-Bègles turned the game around with a dominant second-half performance, highlighted by Louis Bielle-Biarrey's brilliance.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB) overcame a 14-21 halftime deficit to secure a 42-28 victory over Leicester Tigers in their Champions Cup opener at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey delivered a standout performance, scoring two tries in five minutes early in the second half and electrifying the crowd with his speed and precision.
Pete Samu and Matthieu Jalibert played pivotal roles, with Samu scoring twice and Jalibert demonstrating flawless kicking accuracy, converting all six tries.
Leicester Tigers dominated the first half but faltered in the second, conceding 28 points in just 40 minutes due to defensive lapses and a lack of cohesion.
The win, featuring contributions from several French internationals including Damian Penaud and Maxime Lucu, positions UBB strongly in Pool A of the competition.