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3 days ago
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How to watch Northampton vs Bordeaux: Live stream 2025 Champions Cup Final for FREE, team news
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Photo byToday's Champions Cup final live stream serves up the biggest fixture in club rugby, featuring an all-star cast of the game's top talents, most notably Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Tommy Freeman. Below we have all the information on how to watch Northampton vs Bordeaux from anywhere. Advertisement Both teams booked their places in the Principality Stadium showpiece in statement fashion, Freeman scoring a first-half hat-trick to set up Northampton's colossal 37-34 upset of Leinster, as Bordeaux crushed defending champions Toulouse in a 35-18 feeding frenzy. This is a game of firsts, especially for Bordeaux, who had never previously reached the Champions Cup final. Incredibly, considering they're two of Europe's leading club sides, this is also the first ever meeting between Northampton and Bordeaux. With Maxime Lucu, Matthieu Jalibert and the aforementioned Bielle-Biarrey, the Begles' strength in depth is unmatched, however, against Leinster the Saints showed that they don't need the lion's share of possession or territory to rack up big numbers. Northampton skipper George Furbank will start despite complications arising from the broken arm he suffered last year, as will Bordeaux winger Damian Penaud, who's been nursing an ankle injury. Advertisement Here's where to watch the 2025 Champions Cup final live streams online from anywhere, potentially for FREE. Northampton vs Bordeaux team news Northampton team: 15 Furbank, 14 Freeman, 13 Dingwall (c), 12 Hutchinson, 11 Ramm, 10 Smith, 9 Mitchell, 8 Pollock, 7 Kemeny, 6 Coles, 5, Lockett, 4 Mayanavanua, 3 Davison, 2 Langdon, 1 Iyogun Bordeaux team: 15 Buros, 14 Penaud, 13 Depoortere, 12 Moefana, 11 Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Jalibert, 9 Lucu (c), 8 Samu, 7 Petti, 6 Diaby, 5 Cazeaux, 4 Coleman, 3 Falatea, 2 Lamothe, 1 Poirot Watch the Champions Cup final for FREE The 2025 Champions Cup final is being shown on free-to-air RTE2 and RTE Player in Ireland, and on France 2 and France TV in France. Advertisement Meanwhile residents of the UK will have a chance to watch it through the Welsh language S4C channel. This is available via BBC iPlayer as well, so you can keep up with all the action. What if you're abroad? Rugby fans from the UK, Ireland and France can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere. How to watch any Champions Cup final stream using a VPN This is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 70% discount. NordVPN – Save 70% and try risk-free Advertisement There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate as the best VPN. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off with this NordVPN dealView Deal How to watch Champions Cup final live streams in the US US flag banner The Champions Cup final live stream is on FloRugby in the USA. Plans start from $29.99 a month, or you can opt for the $150 annual subscription. Advertisement On vacation outside the US? Use a VPN to watch FloRugby from abroad while you're away from home. How to watch Champions Cup final live streams in the UK Credit: Future As alluded to earlier, in the UK, the Champions Cup final is being shown for FREE on the S4C channel. This is available via BBC iPlayer and english commentary will be available on all platforms excluding iPlayer. If you already have a subscription with Premier Sports, they will also be broadcasting Northampton vs Bordeaux to UK residents. A subscription costs £15.99 per month, but if you're willing to commit to a year you'll pay £131.88, which works out at £10.99 each month. The fixture will be on Premier Sports 1. Advertisement Premier Sports also holds the rights to the Challenge Cup, Top 14 and United Rugby Championship, La Liga and Coppa Italia. Traveling away from the UK right now? Use a VPN to catch the action for free on Premier Sports from abroad while you're away from home. How to watch Champions Cup final live streams in Australia Australia flag banner Fans based in Australia can watch Champions Cup final live streams on EPCR TV. A weekend pass costs €14.99, and will let you watch Friday's Challenge Cup final too. If you're outside Oz at the moment you can use a VPN to watch EPCR TV from abroad. How to watch Champions Cup final live streams in Canada Credit: Other FloRugby is showing the Champions Cup final in Canada. Advertisement A subscription will set you back CA$213 for the year or CA$39.99 each month. Traveling outside of the Great White North for the big game? Make sure to use a VPN so you don't miss any of the action. Official Champions Cup final broadcasters by region New Zealand Sky Sport 1 is showing the Champions Cup final in New Zealand. You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV, or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $54.99 per month. South Africa The Champions Cup final is being shown on SuperSport in South Africa. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, & Netherlands Viaplay has the rights to the Champions Cup final in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Netherlands. Advertisement Rest of the world The Champions Cup final is being shown on EPCR TV in every country where the competition hasn't been picked up by a broadcaster. Champions Cup Final FAQ Can I watch the Champions Cup final for free? Yes! Viewers in Ireland and France can watch the 2025 Champions Cup final for free, courtesy of free-to-air RTE Player and France TV respectively. Fans away from home can use a VPN to watch the free coverage from abroad. What time is the Champions Cup final? The Champions Cup final kicks off at 9.45am ET / 2.45pm BST on Saturday, May 24. Can I watch the Champions Cup final on my mobile? Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. Advertisement You can also stay up-to-date with all things Champions Cup on the official Champions Cup social media channels on YouTube (@InvestecChampionsCup) and Instagram (@EuropeanRugbyChampionsCup). We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
France 24
23-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
New boys Bordeaux-Begles face Northampton for Champions Cup glory
The French side and their star backline stormed past six-time winners and holders Toulouse in the semi-finals while 2000 champions Northampton stunned Irish powerhouses Leinster in the previous round. Four of Phil Dowson's Northampton squad -- rising star flanker Henry Pollock, fly-half Fin Smith, scrum-half Alex Mitchell and winger Tommy Freeman -- have been named in the Lions' squad for this summer's tour of Australia. "We are going to go flying into it with loads of energy, loads of heart, we're going to work incredibly hard and when it goes well, we're going to celebrate and when it goes wrong, we're going to pick each other up," Dowson told the BBC this week. "We're going to keep doing that for 80 minutes and then look up at the scoreboard and see where we're at," the former Saints back-rower added. Bordeaux-Begles have reached their maiden Champions Cup final having been founded following a merger between Bordeaux and suburban town Begles in 2006. They tasted defeat in their only other previous major final, losing 59-3 to Toulouse in the Top 14 last season despite the involvement of supersonic wingers Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Damian Penaud as well as influential fly-half Matthieu Jalibert. "There are things we can control better compared to what we did last year," head coach Yannick Bru told reporters on Tuesday. "We're happy to be at another match that is decisive for the club, with all our capabilities," the former France and Toulouse hooker added. Dowson has an injury-hit squad with doubts over four regulars including Fijian lock Temo Mayanavanua and full-back James Ramm. South African No 8 Juarno Augustus has already been ruled out with an issue picked up in training. "You look at the quality of their squad, and we're suffering with some long-term injuries," Dowson said. "Just on those factors alone we're probably underdogs." 'Fast and brave' Wideman Penaud is set to feature despite being sidelined since the semi-final win with an ankle problem. The 28-year-old is expected to line up on the other wing to Bielle-Biarrey, with the pair having contributed 52 tries in 49 appearances for club and country this season. "I think both of them want to give back to the club what the club has given them," Bru said. "They are good players, who are liked in the squad and think of the group before themselves." Penaud and French rugby's new poster boy Bielle-Biarrey have fired Bordeaux-Begles to the final and behind leaders Toulouse in the Top 14 standings with Bru's side playing an attractive, expansive brand of rugby. Saints are planning to banish the bad memories from their most recent Champions Cup final appearance, having led Leinster by 16 points before losing 33-22 in 2011. "They want to play fast, they want to look for space, they want to be brave and that makes for entertainment," said Dowson, who started the final defeat 14 years ago.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brilliant Louis Bielle-Biarrey leads Bordeaux Begles past Toulouse into Champions Cup final
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice to take Bordeaux-Begles into the Champions Cup final (Getty Images) A sparkling showing from Louis Bielle-Biarrey helped Bordeaux-Begles end Toulouse's defence of the Investec Champions Cup and set up a final meeting with Northampton. Bielle-Biarrey, named Six Nations player of the tournament after a sublime campaign that helped France secure the title, continued his excellent club season with a two-try performance, conjuring a crucial score out of nothing at the start at the second half. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The 21-year-old phenom had already scored his first by that point, tumbling in acrobatically after a Romain Buros break to extend the hosts' lead before the break. Toulouse rallied through a Pierre-Louis Barassi try and Bordeaux-Begles lost young back row Marko Gazzotti to a yellow card, but late scores from Pierre Bochaton and Ben Tameifuna made certain of a 35-18 victory. A fabulous atmosphere was created with plenty of supporters from both teams filling the cavernous Stade Matmut Atlantique on the outskirts of Bordeaux for a meeting of the top two sides in the Top 14. Shorn of Antoine Dupont, Thomas Ramos and Blair Kinghorn due to injury, Toulouse nonetheless showcased their serious backline depth as wing Dimitri Delibes's try and a brace of penalties from Argentina international Juan Cruz Mallia edged them ahead after an early score from Pete Samu for Bordeaux. That is some Bordeaux Bègles try! 🤯 Flying start to the second half for the hosts as Bielle-Biarrey scores within 20 seconds 🟣#InvestecChampionsCup — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 4, 2025 But then came two moments of magic from Bielle-Biarrey, causing havoc alongside club-and-country wing colleague Damian Penaud again. The youngster has now scored 30 tries in just 26 games in a superlative season. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Toulouse threatened a trademark second-half surge but passed off a number of opportunities as Bordeaux fought fiercely at the breakdown, with replacement lock Bochaton scoring 15 minutes from time before enormous tighthead Tameifuna bashed over to make certain of victory. Bordeaux-Begles will take on Northampton, who stunned Leinster in the other Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday, in Cardiff on 24 May hoping to secure their first European title.
Wales Online
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Rugby commentators in awe as Six Nations star scores incredible 80m try straight from kick-off
Rugby commentators in awe as Six Nations star scores incredible 80m try straight from kick-off The winger exchanged passes with 33-cap Australia star Pete Samu for a sensational score. This was the moment Louis Bielle-Biarrey ripped Toulouse apart. (Image: Premier Sports. ) France star Louis Bielle-Biarrey scord one of the tries of the season in the Champions Cup. The 21-year-old, who was the top try-scorer in the Six Nations, started for Bordeaux-Begles against Toulouse in the semi-final. The try in question started out with the wide man receiving a pass immediately after the second half restart, while behind his own 22-metre line. The young winger stepped on the gas and used a smart step to burn around two would-be tacklers. Being closed down, he found Wallabies international Pete Samu on the inside. The back-row ran a smart line between the last two defenders, sucking them in, before flicking an offload out the back door into Bielle-Biarrey, who ran a superb diverging line into the newly-created space to cruise in for the try. The commentary team from Premier Sports were blown away, especially after ex-France star Benjamin Kayser's comments that started the second half. "They normally run out of steam in the second half, so we'll see how they handle it," said Kayser. Article continues below "Nicely done to start the second half, let's get going," began Ryle Nugent. "And let's get going quickly again! Bielle-Biarrey, Bordeaux, Samu, Bielle-Biarrey! Are you not entertained?" "Why didn't you ask me that question 20 seconds later?!," exclaimed Kayser. "I would have changed my answer totally! This is them telling you: 'Look, we are fine! We are absolutely fine. We are up for it and we are not going to step off the gas. We are not going to do what Benjamin Kayser says. We are just going to step on it even more for our delight'". You can watch the footage below. Get the latest breaking Welsh rugby news stories sent straight to your inbox with our FREE daily newsletter. Sign up here. Content cannot be displayed without consent Bordeaux went on to win the game 35-18 thanks to tries from Samu, Bielle-Biarrey (two), Pierre Bochaton and Ben Tameifuna. They have now booked their place in their first-ever Investec Champions Cup final. The Top 14 big-hitters will play against English Premiership club Northampton Saints at the home of Welsh rugby - the Principality Stadium. Article continues below Saints pulled off a shock victory against Irish heavyweights Leinster on Saturday evening, with Tommy Freeman (three), Henry Pollock and James Ramm helping to secure their victory. Speaking about Bielle-Biarrey's performance among other players, head coach Yannick Bru said: "So many of the guys had an amazing game. Matthieu Jalibert, Max Lucu, Louis (Bielle-Biarrey), Pete Samu all put in unbelievable shifts, so it's impossible to single out any one of them. "The guys showed up all over the pitch today, and it was really in the closing stages that we exploited their weaknesses".
The 42
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
FRANCE STAR LOUIS Bielle-Biarrey struck twice as Bordeaux-Begles came through a monumental all-French semi-final to defeat defending champions Toulouse 35-18 and book their place in the Champions Cup final. In Cardiff on 24 May, they will face English side Northampton who stunned favourites Leinster on Saturday. Bielle-Biarrey, who scored eight tries during the Six Nations to help France to the championship, struck either side of half-time at the Stade Matmut to tee up Bordeaux to their first ever Champions Cup final. That is some Bordeaux Bègles try! 🤯 Flying start to the second half for the hosts as Bielle-Biarrey scores within 20 seconds 🟣#InvestecChampionsCup — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 4, 2025 No.8 Pete Samu scored the opening try for Bordeaux with replacement lock Pierre Bochaton and prop Ben Tameifuna going over in the second half. Dimitri Delibes and Pierre-Louis Barassi crossed for Toulouse but they were always struggling to stay with the pace. Advertisement It was a highly-anticipated clash between the two leading sides in France's Top 14. They were in the same Champions Cup pool, although they did not play each other, and both emerged unbeaten. Bordeaux took top spot, and duly claimed home advantage, by virtue of the bonus point that Toulouse failed to register against Durban-based Sharks. The six-time champions, who beat Leinster in last year's final, went into the game underpowered with international quartet Antoine Dupont, Thomas Ramos, Peato Mauvaka and Blair Kinghorn all out injured. Toulouse player Emmanuel Meafou and Bordeaux-Bègles' Guido Petti. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO They were soon behind when Bordeaux fly-half Matthieu Jalibert launched a counter-attack from a turnover in the fifth minute. He flew 50 metres upfield before offloading for Samu to gallop through for the score. Jalibert converted and added a penalty before Argentinian full-back Juan Cruz Mallia put Toulouse on the board with a penalty. After 15 minutes, wing Delibes went over in the right hand corner to bring Toulouse within two points. Mallia missed the conversion but popped over a penalty to put Toulouse ahead for the first, and only time, in the match. It only lasted one minute before Bielle-Biarrey benefitted from some superb work by Romain Buros and Damian Penaud to skate through in the left-hand corner. France's record try-scorer Penaud later hobbled off with an injured left ankle, and was in tears after the game. Penaud was forced off with injury and was in tears after the game. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO Scrum-half Maxime Lucu landed an outrageous 58-metre penalty to put Bordeaux 18-10 ahead at half-time and within moments of the restart, Bielle-Biarrey struck a second time to give the home side a firm grip on the game. Barassi gave Toulouse a foothold with a try in the 55th minute but late efforts from close range from forwards Bochaton and Tameifuna underlined Bordeaux's dominance and sealed their place in the final. – © AFP 2025
