Northampton Saints, Bordeaux Begin Investec Champions Cup Final in Cardiff

The Investec Champions Cup final on May 24 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff features a showdown between Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB). Northampton seeks redemption and their second Champions Cup title, having last won in 2000 and having lost a previous final at the same venue in 2011, while Bordeaux reach their first final with confidence, led by dynamic backs Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey. Northampton enter the match as underdogs due to injuries and Bordeaux's strong league form, but their director of rugby Phil Dowson emphasizes the team's close-knit nature and determination. Key players returning for Northampton include George Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme, with Fin Smith having been a top scorer throughout the competition. The final will be available to stream live in North America on FloRugby and the FloSports app, kicking off at 9:45 a.m. ET. Both teams bring strong lineups with an emphasis on disrupting each other's rhythm to claim European rugby's top prize.