Bordeaux Bégles head into the Champions Cup final against Leinster as favourites while Montpellier will fancy their chances against Ulster in the second-tier decider.
The European tournaments will come to a thrilling climax at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain this weekend.
Montpellier will tackle Ulster in the Challenge Cup final on Friday night, while Bordeaux face Leinster face Bordeaux in the Champions Cup decider on Saturday.
Bordeaux will have the chance to claim their second-consecutive Champions Cup title, and to strengthen French rugby's grip on the trophy. It's been six long years since a team outside of France have won Europe's elite competition.
Meanwhile, Leinster will be gunning for their first Champions Cup title since 2018.
Montpellier v Ulster
- Date: Friday, 22 May
- Venue: San Mames Stadium, Bilbao
- Time: 9pm (SA Time)
- TV: SuperSport
Montpellier have been one of the form teams in the French Top 14 this season, and currently sit in second place in the standings after 24 matches. By contrast, Ulster have been less consistent in the United Rugby Championship, with their recent loss to Glasgow Warriors costing them a place in the playoffs. That said, they have been building towards this Challenge Cup clash for several weeks, knowing that a win will guarantee them a place in next season's Champions Cup. Ulster will start the match as underdogs, and the +7 handicap (1.95) seems a good bet to take. Braver bettors may consider a punt on the Irish side to win, in spite of the 3.20 odds.
Bordeaux Bégles v Leinster
- Date: Saturday, 23 May
- Venue: San Mames Stadium, Bilbao
- Time: 3:45pm (SA Time)
- TV: SuperSport
Bordeaux were the best team on show throughout the Champions Cup pool phase, playing a thrilling brand of attacking rugby. Over the course of the playoffs, they've proved too strong for powerhouses like Toulouse and Bath, and will go into this final as favourites. Leinster delivered mixed showings in recent European matches against Sale Sharks and Toulon, but made a statement in last week's URC match against Ospreys, winning 68-14. The big question is whether they have the physicality and the firepower to go toe to toe with Bordeaux in the biggest game of the season. Bordeaux start at 1.40 favourites, while Leinster are 3.25 underdogs. Leinster may fall short of claiming an upset as well as a long-awaited title, but they should finish within the +6 handicap (2.00).
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