Exeter Chiefs suffer record defeat to Bordeaux Begles in Champions Cup

Exeter Chiefs faced a heavy defeat against Bordeaux Begles, losing 69-17 in the Champions Cup. This marks Exeter's worst loss in the tournament's history and leaves them on the brink of elimination, needing a significant win in their final pool match. Bordeaux dominated the match, scoring 11 tries, with Maxime Lucu and Damian Penaud each contributing multiple scores. Exeter has now lost 12 of their 13 matches this season across all competitions, struggling significantly in both the Premiership and Champions Cup. Exeter's next challenge is against Ulster, where they must secure a bonus-point victory to have any hope of advancing. Bordeaux, meanwhile, has already qualified for the knockout stages with their third consecutive win in the tournament.