From bankruptcy to 'people's team' - Bordeaux's rise
Bordeaux Begles has experienced a remarkable transformation from bankruptcy to becoming a prominent rugby team. After merging in 2006, the club rose through the ranks, achieving promotion to France's Top 14 and gaining a loyal fanbase. Now, they are favorites to win the Champions Cup, reflecting their journey from underdogs to a celebrated team.
- ▪Bordeaux Begles was formed in 2006 after the merger of two clubs and faced bankruptcy in 2004.
- ▪The team won promotion to France's Top 14 in 2011 and has since become a strong competitor in European rugby.
- ▪Bordeaux's rise has been marked by a growing fanbase, with their stadium regularly filled as they achieved success.
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From bankruptcy to 'people's team' - Bordeaux's riseImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thousands of Bordeaux Begles supporters packed the streets during their parade of the Investec Champions Cup trophy last yearByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished30 minutes agoSaturday, 21 May 2011: Leinster produce the greatest comeback in European Cup final history to defeat Northampton Saints in Cardiff.Sunday, 22 May 2011: Bordeaux Begles defeat Albi 21-14 to win promotion to France's Top 14.Less than 24 hours separated history-defining games for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup finalists.Leinster boss Leo Cullen captained his home province to back-to-back Heineken Cups - now known as the Champions Cup - in 2011 and 2012, while Bordeaux won promotion and then finished eighth in…
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