Summary
Bordeaux-Begles defeated Northampton Saints 28-20 in the Champions Cup final held in Cardiff. The match was tied at halftime, but Bordeaux's strong second-half performance, led by their forwards, secured their victory. This win marks Bordeaux's first European final victory, as they aim to become French and European champions.
Key Facts
- The final score was Bordeaux-Begles 28, Northampton Saints 20.
- The game was played in Cardiff.
- Bordeaux's forwards were effective in the second half, helping secure the win.
- Northampton was tied with Bordeaux 20-20 at halftime.
- Alex Coles scored two tries for Northampton in the first half.
- Cyril Caseaux from Bordeaux scored the only second-half try.
- Bordeaux previously beat four-time champions Toulouse in the semi-finals.
- This was Bordeaux's first victory in a European final.
