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-Begles opened strongly and kept the pressure on with rapid, expansive play that exploited Leinster's blitz defence. Bielle-Biarrey stood out in standout finishing. Leinster briefly rallied with a second-half try from Joe McCarthy but couldn't bridge the gap. Match context and reaction showed the French side's dominance at the San Mames Stadium as they secured back-to-back crowns.

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