Latest News About Leinster fall short as Bordeaux shine

Updated 2026-06-18 02:21

Leinster 19 lost 41-19 to Bordeaux at the San Mames Stadium as Bordeaux took an early lead and sustained their tempo through quick, expansive approach that overwhelmed Leinster's blitz defence. Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Pablo Uberti as finishers. Leinster briefly found life a late reply from Joe McCarthy but couldn't bridge the gap. Match context and reaction showed the French side's dominance at the San Mames Stadium to claim consecutive Champions Cup titles.

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