Louis Bielle-Biarrey is highlighted as a key player for Bordeaux-Bègles in their Champions Cup final against Leinster. Meanwhile, Montpellier secured their third Challenge Cup title by defeating Ulster.
The weekend's sports action saw Lille qualify for the Champions League, France's women's rugby team lose to England, Jannik Sinner win in Rome before Roland-Garros, Jonas Vingegaard dominate the Giro, and a dramatic MotoGP race with crashes.
L'équipe de France de rugby féminin a perdu contre l'Angleterre (28-43) lors de la dernière journée du Tournoi des Six Nations. Malgré la défaite, la rencontre a établi un nouveau record d'affluence pour le rugby féminin en France.
L'équipe de France féminine de rugby a de nouveau échoué en finale du Tournoi des Six Nations, s'inclinant 28-43 face à l'Angleterre le 17 mai à Bordeaux. Les Bleues terminent deuxièmes pour la septième fois consécutive.
Ruby Tui, a New Zealand rugby legend, predicts France will defeat England in the Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider, praising France’s unpredictable style and hoping to end England’s seven-year trophy hold.
L’Union Bordeaux-Bègles a dominé les Anglais de Bath (38-26) ce dimanche, au Stade Atlantique, en demi-finale de Champions Cup.
Bordeaux (Union Bordeaux Bègles) defeated Bath 38-26 in a thrilling Champions Cup semi-final at The Recreation Ground in Bath. The French side scored five tries to secure victory despite a competitive display from Bath, who led 12-7 at one point. Bath's Beno Obano admitted his side didn't take their opportunities, while Bordeaux prop Ben Tameifuna praised his team's season and home advantage.
Bath face Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup semi-final at Stade Atlantique with kick-off delayed 10 minutes to 3:10pm BST due to undisclosed reasons. The reigning European champions Bordeaux emerged from a superb quarter-final victory over Toulouse, while Bath edged past Northampton 43-41 in a thriller. Both sides boast impressive squads with world-class players including Finn Russell, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Alfie Barbeary, with the benches likely to decide this pulsating affair.
REPORTAGE - Le 23 mai, des créateurs de contenus français et anglais rejoueront le mythique «crunch» au stade Atlantique de Bordeaux. Parmi eux, se glisseront d’anciens internationaux de rugby. En attendant l’échéance, ils se sont entraînés au Stade toulousain, sous la houlette d’autres légendes de ce sport.
Alfie Barbeary, the 25-year-old Bath No 8, is the surprise fifth nominee for the Champions Cup player of the year award. The uncapped Englishman, famous for his exuberant trophy celebrations in budgie smugglers, has overcome injury problems and a reputation for partying to become a key figure for Bath ahead of Sunday's final against Bordeaux Bègles. Known for his upright carrying technique and unusual matchday diet of only toast, Barbeary is set to join Saracens this summer but first aims to help Bath win silverware.
