7 hours ago sevens-men Five things we learnt from the SVNS Series schedule announcement
The 27th iteration of the HSBC SVNS Series is set to make a triumphant return in November 2026, with the nine venues unveiled.
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Leinster face off against Bordeaux in Investec Champions Cup Final on Sat 23rd May 2026 at San Mames. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:45 SAST on SuperSport, 01:45 NZST in New Zealand, 23:45 AEST in Australia and 06:45 EST in the US.
Bordeaux won the last encounter but Leinster are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Bordeaux in 1st and Bordeaux in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Leinster vs Bordeaux will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Ugo Boniface (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card
Ciaran Frawley has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Garry Ringrose
The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the penalty goal.
Maxime Lucu adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Joe McCarthy dots the ball down from close range.
Maxime Lucu (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card
Maxime Lucu adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.
Yoram Moefana intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.
Maxime Lucu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, as they goes over for the try.
Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Maxime Lucu converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Pablo Uberti
Maxime Lucu converts the try.
Maxime Lucu scores the try from close range.
Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Tommy O'Brien