Follow the action in the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup final as it happens.
This guide explains how to watch European Rugby Champions Cup final live streams wherever you are in the world – including details of how you can use a VPN to watch your usual stream from abroad.
Final date: Saturday 24 May 2025
Watch Northampton Saints v Bordeaux FOR FREE in the UK: S4C Chwaraeon YouTube channel
Watch Northampton Saints v Bordeaux FOR FREE in Ireland: RTÉ Player
Watch Northampton Saints v Bordeaux FOR FREE in France: France TV
Below you’ll find all the information you need to watch European Champions Cup live streams this weekend.
Watch European Rugby Champions Cup: live stream the final FOR FREE
There are various free options to watch live streams of the European Champions Cup final between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux on Saturday.
In the UK
- S4C terrestrial channel (Welsh and English language commentary available)
- S4C Clic streaming service (Welsh and English language commentary available)
- BBC iPlayer streaming service (Welsh language only)
- S4C Chwaraeon (sport) YouTube channel (Welsh and English language commentary available)
In Ireland
- RTÉ2 terrestrial channel
- RTÉ Player streaming service
In France
- France 2 TV Channel
- France TV streaming service
If you’re away from home but want your usual European Rugby Champions Cup coverage, it’s best to check out NordVPN so you can watch from abroad. Find out more below.
Watch Investec Champions Cup live streams from outside your country
If you want to watch Investec Champions Cup coverage from your home country’s broadcaster but are abroad, you can do so by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
A VPN is a handy piece of software that allows you to change your device’s IP address. This means you can view live or on-demand TV content as if you were sitting at home in front of your own television, even when you’re overseas (provided it complies with your service’s T&Cs, of course).
The technology experts from TechRadar love NordVPN for its strong privacy features, ease of use, and the fact it allows you to watch your favourite TV on multiple devices simultaneously. You also get a money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and it’s currently available at a knockdown price.
Watch European Rugby Champions Cup live streams in the UK
TNT Sports (previously BT Sport) has ended its long association with the European Champions Cup. The competition’s UK home is now Premier Sports, who have rights to air all 63 matches of this year’s tournament.
UK viewers can subscribe to Premier Sports through the Sky, Virgin Media or Amazon platforms. It costs £15.99 per month to add Premier Sports to your existing package. With Sky you also have the option to pay £11.99 per month if you sign up for the whole year, or £120 (£10.00 per month) if you pay for 12 months up front.
You can also watch through your web browser or the Premier Sports app. Costs are £15.99 per month, £11.99 per month if you sign up for the full year, or £120 per year if you pay up front.
Watch European Rugby Champions Cup: live stream from South Africa
There may be no South African sides left in the competition but you’ll still want to tune in to watch some of the world’s best players in action. Subscription service SuperSport will air this year’s European Rugby Champions Cup final, Northampton Saints v Bordeaux, over the weekend.
There are various SuperSport packages available, whether you want to watch via DStv or stream.
Live stream the European Rugby Champions Cup in Ireland
Every game of this year’s tournament will be available to stream on Premier Sports Ireland. You can subscribe to the platform through Sky, Now and Virgin Media – costs vary by platform.
Watch European Rugby Champions Cup: live stream from the USA
FloRugby has the rights to stream the European Rugby Champions Cup live for viewers in the United States.
A FloRugby monthly subscription costs $29.99 or you can take out an annual one for $150 (which works out at £12.50 per month).
Watch European Rugby Champions Cup: live stream from elsewhere
In France the European Rugby Champions Cup final will also be available on subscription service beIN Sports.
In Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, you can watch Investec Champions Cup matches on Viaplay.
In various other European countries (including Italy), Australia, South-east Asia and the Pacific Islands, EPCR TV should be your destination. There are options to buy weekend and season passes.
In New Zealand you need to head to Sky Sport.
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