International Rugby Stars In Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Finals
International Rugby Stars In Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Finals
Here's a look at the international rugby stars set to shine in the 2025 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Finals at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
With Principality Stadium in Cardiff set to host two blockbuster finals, the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup promise a showcase of world-class talent and rising international stars.
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Bordeaux Bègles and the Northampton Saints will clash Saturday, May 24, in a high-octane battle, while Bath face Lyon on May 23.
From household names, such as Damian Penaud and Finn Russell, to ascendant stars Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Ethan Dumortier, both finals are stacked with players who have lit up the test arena or are poised to shine once again.
Here's a look at the internationals who will shape the outcome in Cardiff.
- ⚠️ This list is meant to be fun and certainly a matter of perspective. The aim is to highlight players who are either proven performers at the international level or emerging stars making their marks.
Selection Criteria:
- Established internationals: 25+ caps or key recent involvement in major tournaments (e.g. 2023 Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, Rugby Championship)
- Rising stars: Fewer caps but currently active, impactful players on the international stage
International Rugby Stars In Champions Cup
Northampton Saints
- Alex Mitchell (England/British & Irish Lions)
- Fin Smith (England/British & Irish Lions)
- Tommy Freeman (England/British & Irish Lions)
- George Furbank (England)
- Temo Mayanavanua (Fiji)
- Jonny Gray (Scotland)
- Guido Petti (Argentina)
Bordeaux Bègles
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
- Damian Penaud (France)
- Yoram Moefana (France)
- Matthieu Jalibert (France)
- Maxime Lucu (France)
- Sipili Falatea (France)
- Tevita Tatafu (Japan)
- Pete Samu (Australia)
- Ben Tameifuna (Tonga)
International Rugby Stars In Challenge Cup
Lyon
- Tomás Lavanini (Argentina)
- Camille Chat (France)
- Sam Matavesi (Fiji)
- Irakli Aptsiauri (Georgia)
- Beka Saginadze (Georgia)
- Beka Shvangiradze (Georgia)
- Dylan Cretin (France)
- Baptiste Couilloud (France)
- Martin Page-Relo (Italy)
- Semi Radradra (Fiji)
- Ethan Dumortier (France)
- Monty Ioane (Italy)
- Davit Niniashvili (Georgia)
Bath Rugby
- Finn Russell (Scotland)
- Joe Cokanasiga (England)
- Ollie Lawrence (England)
- Cameron Redpath (Scotland)
- Ben Spencer (England)
- Sam Underhill (England)
- Josh Bayliss (Scotland)
- Will Stuart (England)
- Thomas du Toit (South Africa)
- Quinn Roux (Ireland)
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
Here's the full schedule of men's international games that will be broadcast on FloRugby this summer.
June 28
- 11 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Barbarians
July 4
- 11:35 PM ET: Māori All Blacks vs. Scotland
July 5
- 3:05 a.m. ET (July 5): New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 11
- 12:30 a.m. ET (July 12): NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos
July 12
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 18
- 4:05 a.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Scotland
July 19
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 2:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
Aug. 15
- TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Aug. 22
- TBD: South Africa vs. Australia
Sept. 5
- 10:05 p.m. ET: Manu Samoa vs. Fiji
- TBD: Australia vs. Argentina
Sept. 6
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 12
- TBD: Australia vs. Argentina
September 13
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. South Africa
Sept. 16
- TBD: South Africa vs. Argentina
Sept. 27
- 1:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia
Oct. 3
- TBD: Australia vs. New Zealand All Blacks
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