Bordeaux

38 - 26

Full Time

Bath

Bath vs Bordeaux

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It's all over! The referee Nika Amashukeli has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

81'

Try

Tom Carr-Smith goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Arundell bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Lawrence bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

80'

Maxime Lamothe comes on.

79'

Gaetan Barlot comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maxime Lucu bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

79'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Temo Matiu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugo Reus bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

76'

Tom Carr-Smith comes on.

75'

Ben Spencer comes off.

75'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Reus getting some game time.

74'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Salesi Rayasi being replaced.

74'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Vilikesa Sela getting some game time.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit being replaced.

73'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Ben Tameifuna scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Maxime Lucu.

68'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer coming on.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Pierre Bochaton coming off.

67'

Yellow Card

Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

66'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Tom de Glanville coming on.

65'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Will Muir coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Woki goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthieu Jalibert goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Bielle-Biarrey goes through the gap.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Gaetan Barlot comes onto the field.

60'

Maxime Lamothe departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Ugo Boniface comes onto the field.

60'

Matis Perchaud departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Arthur Retiere comes onto the field.

60'

Pablo Uberti departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

What a run here by Matthieu Jalibert as they get over the gainline!

55'

Miles Reid comes on.

53'

Alfie Barbeary comes off.

53'

Sam Underhill comes on.

53'

Guy Pepper comes off.

53'

Ted Hill comes on.

53'

Quinn Roux comes off.

53'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

53'

Beno Obano comes off.

53'

Cyril Cazeaux comes on.

51'

Boris Palu comes off.

51'

Temo Matiu comes on.

51'

Marko Gazzotti comes off.

51'

Ben Tameifuna comes on.

51'

Carlu Sadie comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Louie Hennessey from scoring as they record the try for Bath Rugby.

50'

Ollie Lawrence sets up the try.

50'

Matthieu Jalibert makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Kepu Tuipulotu coming on.

44'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Tom Dunn coming off.

44'

Damian Penaud makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Union Bordeaux-Begles as Maxime Lucu goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Union Bordeaux-Begles has led to Maxime Lucu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Guy Pepper breaches the defence.

31'

Finn Russell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Bath Rugby ends with a try for Will Muir.

26'

Trouble here as Will Muir breaches the defence.

26'

Henry Arundell played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louie Hennessey bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

21'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Pablo Uberti is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Bath Rugby has allowed Will Muir to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Ben Spencer.

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Marko Gazzotti touching down.

Maxime Lucu sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Nika Amashukeli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Bath 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sun 3rd May 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Atlantique 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nika Amashukeli

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Russell

81'

38 - 26

Carr-Smith

80'

38 - 24

Lucu

38 - 19

77'

Matiu

36 - 19

76'

Lucu

31 - 19

69'

Tameifuna

29 - 19

68'

Ewels

66'

24 - 19

Russell

51'

24 - 19

Hennessey

50'

24 - 17

Half Time

Lucu

24 - 12

40'

Lucu

21 - 12

35'

Lucu

19 - 12

34'

Muir

26'

14 - 12

Lucu

14 - 7

15'

Bielle-Biarrey

12 - 7

14'

Russell

7 - 7

Muir

7 - 5

Lucu

7 - 0

Gazzotti

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Bath

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Bath

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

54%

3-6 secs

36%

27%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

120

Last 5 Penalties

66'

70'

72'

74'

79'

Bordeaux

Bath

Bordeaux vs Bath Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Bath Rugby in Investec Champions Cup Semi Final on Sun 3rd May 2026 at Stade Atlantique. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bordeaux won the last encounter but Bordeaux are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Bath Rugby in 1st and Bath Rugby in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Bath Rugby Squads

The official squads for Bordeaux vs Bath Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.