Bordeaux Overcomes Toulouse 30-15 to Reach Champions Cup Semi-Finals
Reigning champions Bordeaux showcased their resilience by defeating Toulouse 30-15 in a gripping Champions Cup quarter-final, setting up a semi-final clash against Bath. Despite Toulouse's early dominance, costly cards shifted the momentum in Bordeaux's favor. The match, held at Stade Chaban Delmas, began with Toulouse looking strong, but a pivotal moment occurred when prop Dorian Aldegheri received a 20-minute red card. Inspirational captain Antoine Dupont later faced a sin-bin, allowing Bordeaux to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Key moments included: Maxime Lamothe scoring the first try for Bordeaux after a line-out maul in the 23rd minute. Romain Ntamack responding quickly for Toulouse, bringing them ahead 12-5 at halftime with a well-executed try. Bordeaux struggled initially after the break, conceding a penalty that allowed Thomas Ramos to extend Toulouse's lead. However, Matthieu Jalibert sparked a comeback with a try that brought Bordeaux within three points. As the game progressed, Dupont was shown a yellow card, leaving Toulouse momentarily down to 13 men. Bordeaux seized this opportunity, with Ben Tameifuna scoring to take the lead, followed by a penalty from Maxime Lucu. In a final surge, Arthur Retiere sealed the victory with a fourth try, ensuring Bordeaux's hopes of retaining their title remain alive. This victory continues the trend of French clubs dominating the competition, having won the last five editions.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-12