Northampton, Bordeaux Contest Champions Cup Final Across UK, YouTube

The European rugby season culminates with two major finals in Cardiff: the Challenge Cup final between Bath and Lyon, and the Champions Cup final featuring Northampton Saints against Bordeaux. Bath aims for a historic treble after winning the Premiership Rugby Cup and leading the Premiership, while Lyon, despite a challenging domestic season, reached the Challenge Cup final, which Premier Sports will broadcast exclusively. Meanwhile, the Champions Cup final will be available free-to-air across the UK via Welsh channel S4C and YouTube, following negotiations that allowed Premier Sports to waive exclusivity to increase the tournament's exposure. Northampton Saints seek their first Champions Cup title in 25 years, facing a strong Bordeaux side with key player battles highlighting the match. S4C's coverage will include English commentary on digital platforms, offering fans without Premier Sports subscriptions access to the final. These broadcasting arrangements reflect efforts to balance pay-TV rights with wider accessibility for European club rugby's most important matches.