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European Rugby Champions Cup Winners
Bordeaux Bègles claim European Rugby Champions Cup title for second straight year.
In brief
Bordeaux Bègles claim European Rugby Champions Cup title for second straight year. Bordeaux Bègles win European Rugby Champions Cup 2025-26 after beating Leinster 41-19 in final. Originally reported by Rugby World.
European Rugby Champions Cup Winners
Bordeaux Bègles are the current holders, having lifted the trophy for the second year in a row in 2026.
Toulouse's Historic Dominance
Toulouse became the first ever European Rugby Champions Cup winners in 1996 and lifted the trophy six times.
French Teams Lead the Pack
14 of 31 finals contested so far have been won by teams from France.
England's Title Count
England has produced 10 title-winning sides in the competition.
European Rugby Champions Cup Winners
The 1990s saw Toulouse win the first European trophy in 1995-96.
1995-96 Final
Toulouse beat Cardiff 21-18 in extra time at National Stadium, Cardiff.
1996-97 Final
Brive defeated Leicester Tigers 28-9 at National Stadium, Cardiff.
1997-98 Final
Bath beat Brive 19-18 at Parc Lescure, Bordeaux.
1998-99 Final
Ulster won 21-6 against Colomiers at Lansdowne Road, Dublin.
2000s Winners
Northampton Saints won first European trophy in 1999-2000.
2000-01 Final
Leicester Tigers beat Stade Français 34-30 at Parc des Princes, Paris.
2001-02 Final
Leicester Tigers defended title against Munster 15-9 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
2002-03 Final
Toulouse beat Perpignan 22-17 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin.
2003-04 Final
London Wasps beat Toulouse 27-20 at Twickenham, London.
2004-05 Final
Toulouse beat Stade Français 18-12 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
2005-06 Final
Munster beat Biarritz 23-19 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
2006-07 Final
London Wasps beat Leicester Tigers 25-9 at Twickenham, London.
2007-08 Final
Munster beat Toulouse 16-13 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
2008-09 Final
Leinster beat Leicester Tigers 19-16 at Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
2009-10 Final
Toulouse beat Biarritz 21-19 at Stade de France, Paris.
What matters most
Bordeaux Bègles win European Rugby Champions Cup 2025-26 after beating Leinster 41-19 in final.
