{"id":137619,"date":"2025-05-24T16:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T16:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/summary-of-the-union-bordeaux-begles-first-continental-coronation\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T16:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T16:57:11","slug":"summary-of-the-union-bordeaux-begles-first-continental-coronation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/summary-of-the-union-bordeaux-begles-first-continental-coronation\/","title":{"rendered":"Summary of the Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles&#8217; first continental coronation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<h2><strong>Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles: Champions Cup Victory Breakthrough<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n<picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/5595\/3747\/556\/0\/75\/0\/5112257_ftp-import-images-1-y5ma2o5riovi-2025-05-24t161456z-647873397-up1el5o194ujt-rtrmadp-3-rugby-union-champions-nor-bor.JPG 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/5595\/3747\/600\/0\/75\/0\/5112257_ftp-import-images-1-y5ma2o5riovi-2025-05-24t161456z-647873397-up1el5o194ujt-rtrmadp-3-rugby-union-champions-nor-bor.JPG 600w\"  \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \nalt=\"Les Bordelais c\u00e9l\u00e8braient leur sacre dans le Champions Cup, samedi 24 mai 2025, \u00e0 Cardiff.\" \nwidth=\"664\" height=\"443\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/5595\/3747\/664\/0\/75\/0\/5112257_ftp-import-images-1-y5ma2o5riovi-2025-05-24t161456z-647873397-up1el5o194ujt-rtrmadp-3-rugby-union-champions-nor-bor.JPG\" \nalt=\"The Bordeaux celebrated their coronation in the Champions Cup, Saturday May 24, 2025, in Cardiff.\" \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \nwidth=\"664\" height=\"443\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Bordeaux celebrated their coronation in the Champions Cup, Saturday May 24, 2025, in Cardiff. <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">John SIBLEY \/ Action Images via Reuters<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The \u00a0Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles\u00a0 has finally been rewarded for its persistence, achieving its first major title since its establishment in 2006. Despite a history filled with near-misses, the Girondin club leaped into a new realm\u2014European champions\u2014by triumphing over \u00a0Northampton\u00a0 with a score of \u00a028-20\u00a0 in the \u00a0Champions Cup\u00a0 final held in \u00a0Cardiff\u00a0 on May 24, 2025.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n<span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"catcher__desc\">Northampton-Ubb: Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles beats the saints and wins the first European cup in its history<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Lire plus tard\" data-article-id=\"3423094\" data-position=\"lire aussi\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Highly favored and largely dominant throughout the match, the squad under coach \u00a0Yannick Bru\u00a0 did create moments of stress for their supporters gathered in the \u00a0Millennium Stadium\u00a0 and across \u00a0Bordeaux\u2019s Place des Quinconces\u00a0. The tension stemmed from a shaky initial period, initiated and capped by two tries from \u00a0Alex Coles\u00a0, the English second-row. Fortunately for UBB, \u00a0Damian Penaud\u00a0 countered with a spectacular double of his own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The first half ended closely contested at \u00a020-20\u00a0, a tie that continued into the second half. Nevertheless, the Bordeaux team managed to tighten their defense considerably, preventing any further points from scoring. They finally created a gap thanks to a definitive try by \u00a0Cyril Cazeaux\u00a0, marking the fifth consecutive year France retained the \u00a0European Cup\u00a0, following victories by \u00a0Stade Toulousain\u00a0 and \u00a0Stade Rochelais\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\"><strong>Key Highlights of the Match<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">One notable player was \u00a0Damian Penaud\u00a0, whose participation was uncertain due to an ankle injury. Yet he not only played but excelled, achieving his double and setting a record of \u00a014 tries\u00a0 in the competition. Additionally, he left Cardiff with the title of \u00a0Best Player\u00a0 of the tournament.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n<span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"catcher__desc\">Bordeaux becomes passionate about rugby: &#8220;If the UBB wins, it will be partying for two days.&#8221;<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Lire plus tard\" data-article-id=\"3422462\" data-position=\"lire aussi\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The match itself had several pivotal moments. For example, in the second minute, after the kickoff, Northampton quickly earned a penalty, which they converted into their first try thanks to \u00a0Alex Coles\u00a0. Just moments later, the Girondins leveled the score through \u00a0Penaud\u00a0 as his speed and agility came into play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Later, \u00a0Matthieu Jalibert\u00a0 showcased his skills, giving a brilliant pass to \u00a0Adam Coleman\u00a0 to secure another try for Bordeaux. Unfortunately for the Girondins, just before the halftime whistle, Northampton snatched a try to equalize the score, raising tension for a close second half.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In the second half, \u00a0Cyril Cazeaux\u00a0 landed the decisive try, rewarding the team for their determination and collective effort during a taxing game.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\">\n<span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"catcher__desc\">Northampton &#8211; Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles: the saints, again dominant, draw English rugby upwards.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Lire plus tard\" data-article-id=\"3423243\" data-position=\"lire aussi\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><strong>Quote of the Match:<\/strong> &#8220;We didn&#8217;t make it easy,\u201d stated UBB captain \u00a0Jefferson Poirot\u00a0 after the victory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match Rating:<\/strong> B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The Bordeaux coach admitted that his team did not play their best match of the season. Nevertheless, they managed to win\u2014a testament to their resilience. Thus, a solid \u201cB\u201d rating is awarded in our evaluation system, which ranges from \u201cA\u201d to \u201cE.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n<picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/3500\/2333\/556\/0\/75\/0\/62ef241_ftp-import-images-1-qq8mk2smwl26-bf0147017dd74f9c98611895d5bb38f3-0-f3aac2087c6c4f708e48be60ba4769a1.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/3500\/2333\/600\/0\/75\/0\/62ef241_ftp-import-images-1-qq8mk2smwl26-bf0147017dd74f9c98611895d5bb38f3-0-f3aac2087c6c4f708e48be60ba4769a1.jpg 600w\"  \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \nalt=\"Dans l\u2019ombre d\u2019Antoine Dupont pendant des ann\u00e9es, le demi de m\u00eal\u00e9e Maxime Lucu (\u00e0 droite) a \u00e9t\u00e9 l\u2019un des leaders des Bleus lors du Tournoi des six nations 2025, avant de contribuer grandement au titre europ\u00e9en de l\u2019UBB.\" \nwidth=\"664\" height=\"443\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/24\/0\/0\/3500\/2333\/664\/0\/75\/0\/62ef241_ftp-import-images-1-qq8mk2smwl26-bf0147017dd74f9c98611895d5bb38f3-0-f3aac2087c6c4f708e48be60ba4769a1.jpg\" \nalt=\"In the shadow of Antoine Dupont for years, the melee Maxime Lucu (right) was one of the Blues leaders during the 2025 Six Nations tournament, before contributing to the European title of the UBB.\"\nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \nwidth=\"664\" height=\"443\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In the shadow of \u00a0Antoine Dupont\u00a0 for years, the melee \u00a0Maxime Lucu\u00a0 (right) was one of the Blues leaders during the \u00a02025 Six Nations\u00a0 tournament, before contributing to the European title of the UBB. <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Andrew Matthews \/ AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"author\">\n<p class=\"article__author-container\">\n<span class=\"author__detail\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"author__name\">Sports service<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__reactions\">\nReuse this content<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles: Champions Cup Victory Breakthrough The Bordeaux celebrated their coronation in the Champions Cup, Saturday May 24, 2025, in Cardiff. John SIBLEY \/ Action Images via Reuters The \u00a0Union Bordeaux-B\u00e8gles\u00a0 has finally been rewarded for its persistence, achieving its first major title since its establishment in 2006. 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