CHALLENGE CUP
Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Final whistle goes and Bordeaux have ran out deserved winners. London Welsh battled valiantly but didn't take their chances when presented to them. Bordeaux on the other hand were far more clinical and they remain in the hunt for a knock-out place going into the final round.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

TRY BORDEAUX. Blindside Bertrand Guiry gets in for a try as the hosts begin to pull away but more importantly clinch a winning bonus point. Beauxis converts and the score is now 26-3.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

TRY BORDEAUX. With less than 15 to go a try from centre Metuisela Talebula would appear to have wrapped up the game for Bordeaux. French international replacement Lionel Beauxis converts and the score is 19-3.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Host of changes on either side as both teams hope their replacements can make the positive impact needed.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Tristan Roberts misses with a shot at the posts as he looked to close the gap. Bordeaux still lead 12-3.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Winger Paulin Riva is sent to the bin after giving away a penalty under his own posts. Welsh go to the corner but lose the line-out.

Stewart P. Jan 1

Come on Welsh now would be a great time to pull out that first win. From Edinburgh!

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Second half underway.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Half time whistle goes, after 25 minutes of error ridden play Bordeaux seemed to have got to grips with the weather and now hold a 12-3 interval lead.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

TRY BORDEAUX. Second try for the hosts, this time it is Brousse who is credited with the score after some debating from the TMO. Bernard misses the touchline conversion but his side lead 12-3.