The 2026 Investec Champions Cup has concluded the semi-final matches on May 3.
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The final matchup has been set as the Bordeaux-Begels will take a 38-26 victory over Bath. Bordeaux took the early lead and for a moment it was a back and forth contest.
At the 34 minute make in the opening half, the Bordeaux squad increased the lead to nine points and kept their foot on the gas for the remainder of the contest.
Bordeaux put their final score on the board in the 76th minute to seal the deal.
Bath would not go away without a fight though having tied or only trailing by no more than 12 points the entire way through. In their first semi-final campaign in roughly 20 years, the Bath squad battled until the very end, only losing by one score courtesy of a final score in the 81st minute.
Bordeaux will take on Leinster in the 2026 Investec Champions Cup Final on May 23.
Recap all of the live updates in this article or watch the on-demand broadcast on Flo Rugby.
Last Update: 1:21 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Full Time, Bordeaux Is In The Final - 81:00
Bordeaux 38, Bath 26
As the dust settles, the Bordeaux Begles will secure their seat in the Investec Champions Cup final.
One Last Bath Score - 81:00
Bordeaux 38, Bath 26
Bath secures one more score to end their Champions Cup season.
Tom Carr-Smith scores the final try for Bath. Russell nabs the conversion.
Bordeaux Seals The Deal - 76:00
Bordeaux 38, Bath 19
Withe just four minutes until full-time, UBB has almost secured their seat in the Champions Cup final.
Temo Matiu gets the try to go and Lucu secures the fifth conversion of the day.
Now Bordeaux Secures The Points! - 69:00
Bordeaux 31, Bath 19
A called-back try is no problem for Bordeaux as the team is right back across the try line in the next play.
Ben Tameifuna gets the ball across from close range. Lucu sinks another conversion.
Bordeaux's Try Gets Called Back - 68:00
Bordeaux 24, Bath 19
In the 68th minute, Bordeaux almost broke its dry spell of no scores.
Gaetan Barlot scored the try but it was called back for loss of control.
Stat Comparison Through 62 Minutes - 62:00
Here is a look at some team stat comparison through the 62nd minute
Bath:
- Penalty Goals: 0
- Tries: 3
- Conversions: 2
- Carries: 128
- Turnover Won: 4
- Turnovers Lost: 7
Bordeaux:
- Penalty Goals: 1
- Tries: 3
- Conversions: 3
- Carries: 69
- Turnover Won: 2
- Turnovers Lost: 14
Bath Starts The Scoring The Second Half! - 51:00
Bordeaux 24, Bath 19
Bath gets the first try of the second half over the line.
Louie Hennessey muscles his way in to the try zone. Russell nails the conversion!
Second Half Is Underway! - 40:00
Bordeaux 24, Bath 12
The final half of action is underway!
Bordeaux still leads by 12 bit with some missed early penalty calls, it's getting a little chippy!
Halftime & A Penalty Goal For Bordeaux - 40:00
Bordeaux 24, Bath 12
A penalty goal in the final sconds of the opening half sees Bordeaux double their lead over Bath by 12 points.
The teams will head to the locker room but right now, it is UBB who is inching closer to a seat in the Champions Cup final!
UBB Makes It A Nine Point Game! - 34:00
Bordeaux 21, Bath 12
With just six minutes to go until the half, UBB extends its lead to nine.
A pick and go allows Maxime Lucu to go over the try line. Lucu also sends the try through the posts.
Will Muir Is That Guy! - 26:00
Bordeaux 14, Bath 12
Will Muir ties this one up for Bath Rugby!
A superman dive secures the try. A missed conversion leaves Bath trailing by two.
Bordeaux Back On Top - 14:00
Bordeaux 14, Bath 7
Bordeaux is back on top and looks to continue extending their lead.
Through a series of beautiful passes, Louis Bielle- Biarrey scores the try. Lucu converts the conversion.
Bath Responds, It's All Tied Up! - 6:58
Bordeaux 7, Bath 7
And just like that, it is all tied up at seven.
The Bath kick through works according to plan and Will Muir is in the right place to secure the opening points for Bath. Finn Russell secures the conversion.
Bordeaux Wastes No Time! - 1:50
Bordeaux 7, Bath 0
The Bordeaux squad wastes no time at all to get the opening points on the board!
Marko Gazzotti gets across the try line after a massive run to get the team in prime position. Maxime Lucu secures the conversion.
Kickoff! Action Is Underway! - 0:00
Bordeaux 0, Bath 0
After a small delay, the action is started. Kickoff is happening now!
Kickoff Is Coming!
Teams are headed to the pitch and kickoff is coming. Get excited rugby fans, this is on you won't want to miss!
Five Minutes To Go! Hear From Bordeaux Now!
Just five minutes to go until we are underway in Stade Atlantique. Here is what Noel McNamara has to say about the upcoming match.
Noel McNamara shares his thoughts ahead of Bordeaux Bègles' clash with Bath Rugby, referencing Rory McIlroy as a source of inspiration 🟣
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 3, 2026
"We want to be true to ourselves, our identity, and who we are as a team" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/7tjVaK5FN3
15 Minutes To Kickoff!
Just 15 minutes left to go until kick off in this semi-final match. Hear from Miles Reid prior to the match!
🛁 @AndyGoode10 catches up with Miles Reid ahead of @BathRugby's semi-final
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 3, 2026
"I'm buzzing" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/iAelovWfLk
30 Minutes Til Kickoff!
Just 30 minutes until kickoff in this final matchup of the Investec Champions Cup semi-final. Who will join Leinster in the final? Stay tuned in to Flo Rugby to find out!
13 Years With Bath, No Problem
Pending kickoff, Tom Dunn will go down in the Bath Rugby history book. Dunn will have 266 appearances in his Bath career.
𝙄𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.
— Bath Rugby (@BathRugby) May 1, 2026
This Sunday, Tom Dunn will officially set a new record for having the most Bath Rugby appearances in the professional era.
1️⃣3️⃣ years with the Blue, Black and White, and Tom Dunn has solidified himself in Bath Rugby history.
Dunnie, we know this means the… pic.twitter.com/XHdHUpTeoc
Bordeaux Lineup
- Matis Perchaud
- Maxime Lamothe
- Carlu Sadie
- Boris Palu
- Adam Coleman
- Pierre Bochaton
- Cameron Woki
- Marko Gazzotti
- Maxime Lucu
- Matthieu Jalibert
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey
- Yoram Moefana
- Damian Penaud
- Pablo Uberti
- Salesi Rayasi
Replacements: 16. Gaetan Barlot, 17. Ugo Boniface, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Cyril Cazeaux, 20. Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, 21. Temo Matiu, 22. Arthur Retiere, 23. Hugo Reus
Bath Rugby Lineup
- Beno Obano
- Tom Dunn
- Thomas du Toit
- Quinn Roux
- Charlie Ewels
- Josh Bayliss
- Guy Pepper
- Alfie Barbeary
- Ben Spencer
- Finn Russell
- Will Muir
- Ollie Lawrence
- Louie Hennessey
- Henry Arundell
- Santiago Carreras
Replacements: 16. Kepu Tuipulotu, 17. Francois van Wyk, 18. Vilikesa Sela, 19. Ted Hill, 20. Sam Underhill, 21. Tom Carr-Smith, 22. Tom de Glanville, 23. Miles Reid
Bordeaux Vs. Bath Rugby Kickoff Time
UBB Rugby host Bath at 10:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 3, at Stade Atlantique in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals.
How To Watch Bordeaux Vs. Bath In The US
Bordeaux vs. Bath streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of the Investec Champions Cup semifinals.
Investec Champions Cup Semifinals
Saturday, May 2
Sunday, May 3
- 10:00 a.m. ET - Union Bordeaux Bègles vs. Bath Rugby - Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole, Bordeaux
EPCR Challenge Cup Semifinals
Saturday, May 2
Sunday, May 3
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