Champions Cup final: How Bordeaux are leading French rugby's golden era

Bordeaux-Bèglès defeated Leinster 41-19 in Bilbao to retain their European Champions Cup crown, becoming only the sixth side in history to defend the title. The victory, inspired in part by Rory McIlroy's Masters mentality, completed a full European clean sweep for French rugby, with Montpellier also beating Ulster in the Challenge Cup final less than 24 hours earlier. The results capped a remarkable golden era for French rugby, which also included a Six Nations title.