Rugby-List of European Champions Cup winners
Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 24, 2025 Bordeaux Begles players celebrate with the trophy after winning the European Challenge Cup Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Rugby-List of European Champions Cup winners
Rugby Union - European Challenge Cup Final - Northampton Saints v Bordeaux Begles - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 24, 2025 Bordeaux Begles players celebrate with the trophy after winning the European Challenge Cup Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
