# Gloucester Draw With Bordeaux Begles

> Gloucester's technical director says they missed out on a win against Bordeaux Begles despite a thrilling 36-36 draw.
- Title: Gloucester Draw With Bordeaux Begles · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Gloucester's technical director says they missed out on a win against Bordeaux Begles despite a thrilling 36-36 draw. Gloucester technical director Chris…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495262/thats-one-that-got-away-says-gloucester-chief-boyd
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:59:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gloucester, bordeaux begles, champions of europe, kingsholm, technical director, chris boyd, rugby, sports
## Gloucester vs Bordeaux Begles
Gloucester held Bordeaux Begles to a 36-36 draw at Kingsholm in the first round of the European competition.
## Technical Director's Reaction
Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd said the over-riding emotion is disappointment after the draw.
## Bordeaux's Close Call
Bordeaux trailed 36-29 but Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his second try to secure a share of the spoils.
## Key takeaway

Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd expressed disappointment after a 36-36 draw with Bordeaux Begles in the first round of the European competition.