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'Too high a mountain' for Leinster as Bordeaux lift Champions Cup

BBC Sport Saturday 23 May 2026, 18:09 UTC 1 min read
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Bordeaux defeated Leinster in Bilbao, highlighting a significant gap between the two sides. The match was described as a "too high a mountain" for Leinster, following previous European final defeats that were decided by narrow margins.

After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides
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