This Sunday, May 3, the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole will host a thrilling Investec Champions Cup semi-final clash between reigning Champions Cup holders Union Bordeaux-Bègles and reigning Challenge Cup champions Bath Rugby. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm UK time (4pm local) in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown between two of Europe’s top rugby clubs.
To catch all the live action, tune in to Premier Sports 1, which will begin coverage at 2pm. Premier Sports holds exclusive rights to this season’s Investec Champions Cup matches, available through streaming online or on Virgin TV, Amazon Prime, and select Sky Sports packages. A subscription is required, starting at £11.99 per month.
For fans unable to watch live—or those wanting instant updates—highlights will be posted on the Investec Champions Cup YouTube channel right after the match. Additionally, SomersetLive will provide comprehensive live blogging, including build-up coverage, team news, minute-by-minute updates, post-match analysis, interviews, and stats. BBC Radio Somerset will also broadcast live commentary for listeners.
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The two teams field strong lineups:
Union Bordeaux-Bègles starting XV: Salesi Rayasi (15), Pablo Uberti (14), Damian Penaud (13), Yoram Moefana (12), Louis Bielle-Biarrey (11), Matthieu Jalibert (10), Maxime Lucu (captain, 9), Matis Perchaud (1), Maxime Lamothe (2), Carlü Sadie (3), Boris Palu (4), Adam Coleman (5), Pierre Bochaton (6), Cameron Woki (7), Marko Gazzotti (8).
Bath Rugby starting XV: Santiago Carreras (15), Henry Arundell (14), Louie Hennessey (13), Ollie Lawrence (12), Will Muir (11), Finn Russell (10), Ben Spencer (captain, 9), Beno Obano (1), Tom Dunn (2), Thomas du Toit (3), Quinn Roux (4), Charlie Ewels (5), Josh Bayliss (6), Guy Pepper (7), Alfie Barbeary (8).
Referee Nika Amashukeli from Georgia will oversee the match, assisted by Gianluca Gnecchi (Italy) and Eoghan Cross (Ireland), with Ben Whitehouse (Wales) as TMO and Tim Lowry (Ireland) as Citing Commissioner.
This semi-final encounter sets the stage for an epic contest as Bath Rugby challenge the defending champions on their home turf. Don’t miss the intense rugby action live this Sunday.