Gloucester and Bordeaux draw 36-36 in Champions Cup opener

Gloucester drew 36-36 with Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Begles at Kingsholm in the opening match of the 2026-27 competition, BBC Sport reported. Bordeaux are chasing a third straight title. Gloucester led 36-29 late on after two scores from replacement Will Trenholm, before Louis Bielle-Biarrey struck again and Maxime Lucu's kick levelled it.