Leinster

19 - 41

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Leinster

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ciaran Frawley bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Deegan took full advantage.

74'

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

74'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Boris Palu being replaced.

74'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke McGrath getting some game time.

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Ugo Boniface (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

73'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Keenan getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw being replaced.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Mangan getting some game time.

71'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe McCarthy being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Ciaran Frawley has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Garry Ringrose

71'

That's a great try assist by Robbie Henshaw.

71'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Hugo Reus coming on.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Matthieu Jalibert coming off.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Andrew Porter coming on.

69'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Paddy McCarthy coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Leinster Rugby sub Robbie Henshaw comes onto the field.

64'

Hugo Keenan departs for Leinster Rugby.

64'

Leinster Rugby sub Paddy McCarthy comes onto the field.

63'

Andrew Porter departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

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

63'

Pablo Uberti departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

63'

Max Deegan comes on for Leinster Rugby.

59'

Jack Conan leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

59'

Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer comes on.

54'

Marko Gazzotti comes off.

54'

Ronan Kelleher comes on.

54'

Dan Sheehan comes off.

54'

Gaetan Barlot comes on.

54'

Maxime Lamothe comes off.

54'

What a run here by Ciaran Frawley as they get over the gainline!

52'

Temo Matiu comes on.

50'

Cameron Woki comes off.

50'

Jamie Osborne comes on.

50'

Robbie Henshaw comes off.

50'

What a run here by Cameron Woki as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Salesi Rayasi as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

48'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jefferson Poirot being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie being replaced.

48'

The right post denies Ciaran Frawley from adding the extras.

45'

Try

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.

45'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Ciaran Frawley coming on.

44'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Harry Byrne coming off.

44'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Tadhg Furlong coming on.

44'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Clarkson coming off.

44'

Rieko Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Lachlan Swinton coming on.

41'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Adam Coleman coming off.

41'

Yellow Card

Maxime Lucu (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

42'

Try

Yoram Moefana intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

41'

Yoram Moefana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Maxime Lucu sets up the try.

35'

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

35'

Trouble here as Harry Byrne breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey

24'

Damian Penaud played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Pablo Uberti

17'

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

17'

Salesi Rayasi sets up the try.

17'

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

16'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Temo Matiu coming off.

16'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

14'

Try

Maxime Lucu scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Pablo Uberti took full advantage.

10'

Temo Matiu comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

Pierre Bochaton leaves the field.

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Tommy O'Brien

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy O'Brien goes through the gap.

Garry Ringrose played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee Karl Dickson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Leinster v Bordeaux 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 23rd May 2026, 06:45am PDT 
  
 San Mames 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Boniface

73'

19 - 41

Frawley

19 - 41

71'

Ringrose

17 - 41

71'

Lucu

64'

12 - 41

Lucu

59'

12 - 38

McCarthy

12 - 35

45'

Lucu

40'

7 - 35

Half Time

Lucu

42'

7 - 35

Moefana

41'

7 - 33

Lucu

36'

7 - 28

Bielle-Biarrey

36'

7 - 26

Lucu

25'

7 - 21

Bielle-Biarrey

24'

7 - 19

Lucu

18'

7 - 14

Uberti

17'

7 - 12

Lucu

14'

7 - 7

Lucu

13'

7 - 5

Byrne

7 - 0

O'Brien

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Leinster

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Leinster

Bordeaux

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

63%

3-6 secs

27%

28%

6+ secs

11%

136

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

71'

73'

79'

Leinster

Bordeaux

Leinster vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

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.

Table Standings

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.

Leinster vs Bordeaux Squads

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.