Latest News About Leinster fall short as Bordeaux shine

Updated 2026-06-18 02:21

Leinster were defeated 19 lost 41-19 against Bordeaux-Begles at the San Mames Stadium with Bordeaux-Begles opened strongly while maintained pressure with rapid, expansive play that exploited Leinster's blitz defence. Louis Bielle-Biarrey as finishers. Leinster briefly found life a late reply from Joe McCarthy but couldn't bridge the gap. Match context highlighted the French side's dominance in Bilbao to seal back-to-back crowns.

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