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Bordeaux-Begles Tops Pool 4, Defeats Bristol Bears 27-15

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bristol Bears lost 15-27 to Bordeaux-Begles at Ashton Gate, ending pool stage.
Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) scored Bristol's try, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Bordeaux-Begles) scored three tries and Nicolas Depoortere (Bordeaux-Begles) scored one.
Benhard Janse van Rensburg (Bristol Bears) scored a late try that reduced Bristol's deficit to five, and Bordeaux added a bonus-point try.
Bordeaux finishes top of Pool 4, securing home advantage, and Bristol will likely face away knockout.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 Rugby World Cup, held in Australia, culminated in England's historic victory over Australia on November 22, with Jonny Wilkinson scoring the decisive drop goal in extra time. This marked England as the first northern hemisphere team to win the Webb Ellis Cup. The tournament's competitive nature has since influenced European rugby, exemplified by recent rivalries like that of Bristol Bears and Bordeaux-Begles.

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Story summary

Bristol Bears lost 15-27 to Bordeaux-Begles at Ashton Gate, ending pool stage.
Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) scored Bristol's try, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Bordeaux-Begles) scored three tries and Nicolas Depoortere (Bordeaux-Begles) scored one.
Benhard Janse van Rensburg (Bristol Bears) scored a late try that reduced Bristol's deficit to five, and Bordeaux added a bonus-point try.
Bordeaux finishes top of Pool 4, securing home advantage, and Bristol will likely face away knockout.

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