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After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides

Bordeaux-Begles score five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup title with a comfortable victory over Leinster in the final in Bilbao and prolong the Irish team's agony in European rugby's showpiece game.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?

Ruthless Montpellier ended Ulster's hopes of winning a first trophy in 20 years with a 59-26 victory in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.

Wakefield withstand a late Toulouse rally to battle back from 8-0 down and win in France.

Jason Qareqare's hat-trick of tries help Castleford Tigers impressively beat a below-par St Helens 30-10 in Super League.

Dani McGifford scores a match-winning try five minutes from time as St Helens win 18-14 at York Valkyrie in the Women's Super League.

Leeds run in nine tries against bottom club Huddersfield to reclaim top spot in Super League.