Five Things To Know About The 2025 Investec Champions Cup Finals
Five Things To Know About The 2025 Investec Champions Cup Finals
The Northampton Saints and Union Begles-Bordeaux are set to face off in the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final. Here are five things to know.
The Northampton Saints rugby and Union Begles-Bordeaux rugby squads are set to face off in the 2025 Investec Champions Cup Final.
Both sides are chasing history with this match, and with UBB favored, the Saints are no stranger to being the underdogs.
- Subscribe To FloRugby To Watch Champions Cup In 2024-25
- 100 Best Rugby Players In The World: Here's The Full List
- The 25 Best Rugby Clubs In The World On April 30 | FloRugby Rankings
Two of the highest-ranked rugby clubs in the world, the Champions Cup Final is sure to be an action-packed game, with physical play and tactical genius.
Both squads are loaded with international talent, and it will be a star-studded match on both sides.
Here are five things to know about the matchup between the Saints and UBB:
UBB Rugby Chasing History
UBB is making its maiden appearance in the Champions Cup Final and hopes to come away with a win.
The deciding factor in UBB’s semifinal win over reigning champion Stade Toulouse was not star power, but star cohesiveness.
Australian Pete Samu led the second-half charge for UBB, tabbing a try and assist, but he was not the only one to shine. Louis Bielle-Biarrey added two tries of his own, while Matthieu Jailbert received player-of-the-match accolades.
Star Damian Penaud left the game in the second half with an injury, but with the three weeks between matches, he likely will return in time for the final.
Northampton Saints Avenging Heartbreak
Northampton pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the season so far, beating the favorite Leinster 37-34, despite being 21-point underdogs.
Their last appearance in the final was 14 years ago, a game that ended in last-second heartbreak for the Saints, seeing a 22-6 halftime lead slip away.
The Saints are looking to avenge their 2011 heartbreak, but UBB, one of the hottest teams in the world, stands in their way.
The Saints showed they can beat any team with their upset of Leinster, but the giant of UBB is full of star power and is firing on all cylinders.
Full of young talent, the Saints are ready to silence the doubters once again and come away with a win, this time for the second championship in club history.
New Opponents In The Investec Champions Cup Final
Though they are some of the top teams in club rugby, the Saints and UBB have never played each other.
UBB is ranked as the top rugby team in the world, but the Saints come in just behind as the No. 3 team in the world.
The Saints are the giant killers so far this club season, dethroning powerhouse Leinster, but UBB took down the reigning champion Toulouse.
Playing On Neutral Ground In Cardiff
The game will be played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, also known as the Principality Stadium, on Saturday, May 24. The game will start at 9:45 a.m. Eastern.
Where To Watch The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup Final
Fans in North America can catch the action live on FloRugby, the official EPCR streaming partner, as the two sides vie for European glory in Cardiff.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.
Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social
- Follow us on Twitter @florugby
- Follow us on Instagram @florugby
- Watch us on YouTube
- Like us on Facebook