French dominance in Europe! Bordeaux hammer Leinster
About this episode
Alex and Will discuss Bordeaux's victory in the Champions Cup final and the implications for European rugby.
Alex and Will are in Bilbao to reflect on the Champions Cup final! Bordeaux have won back-to-back titles to join the elite sides in European Club rugby. What makes them so special? It is now 6 years in a row that a French club have been crowned Champions of Europe, how can anyone catch them? What does this defeat mean for Leinster? Their 5th Champions Cup final defeat in a row and is this one the most damaging of the lot? Plus, do EPCR need to do more 'destination' cities for their finals? And will we see a World Cup in Spain!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- Champions Cup
- French rugby
- European rugby
- Leinster defeat
- Bordeaux victory
- rugby news
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