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Gloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux

Chris Boyd admits Gloucester let a golden opportunity slip after drawing 36-36 with back-to-back European champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:02 AM

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Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd expressed disappointment after a 36-36 draw with Bordeaux-Begles.
Gloucester led 36-29 following two second-half tries from replacement Will Trenholm.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his second try of the match to secure the draw for Bordeaux-Begles.

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Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd expressed disappointment after his side let a golden opportunity slip in a 36-36 draw against European champions Bordeaux-Begles. Playing at Kingsholm in the opening round of the Champions Cup, Gloucester came close to handing the back-to-back champions their first tournament defeat since April 2024.

Gloucester established a 36-29 advantage midway through the second half following two tries from replacement Will Trenholm. However, Bordeaux winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey responded with his second try of the match to secure a draw and share the points.

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Gloucester chief Chris Boyd rues missed opportunity against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux

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