Irish rugby faces a tough ask in keeping up with vibrant French system
Bordeaux’s current reign follows golden periods for Toulouse and La Rochelle.
Bordeaux’s current reign follows golden periods for Toulouse and La Rochelle.
A devastating first half by the French side all but ended this Champions Cup final as a contest.
The second-placed side in France’s Top 14 proved far too strong for an Ulster side depleted by injury.
The Clare native has coached in New Zealand, South Africa and France.
The Top 14 club was only formed in 2006 when two local sides merged.
The province can sign off with a Challenge Cup title and qualify for the Champions Cup, or finish empty-handed.