May 25, 2025

Bordeaux & Bath are Champions of Europe! | What next for Saints?

45 minutes

Bordeaux Bègles are Champions of Europe after defeating Northampton Saints in the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have gathered in the virtual For The Love Of Rugby podcast studio to analyse the action.

Elsewhere Bath Rugby secured their second trophy of the season as they romped to a win against Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final.

Plus, with the news that a Club World Cup is in the works, is this what rugby really needs?

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