Leinster were defeated 19 lost 41-19 to Bordeaux-Begles in San Mames as Bordeaux took an early lead and kept the pressure on through a fast, expansive game that overwhelmed Leinster's blitz defence. Bielle-Biarrey stood out in standout finishing. Leinster briefly sparked via a second-half try by Joe McCarthy yet could not overturn the margin. Match context and reaction highlighted Bordeaux's control in Bilbao as they secured back-to-back crowns.
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A devastating first half by the French side all but ended this Champions Cup final as a contest.
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www.rugbypass.comBordeaux-Begles tore Leinster apart in a dominant 41-19 victory to secure back-to-back Champions Cup crowns at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
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