Ulster desperately need to get some points on the board after a comprehensive opening weekend defeat in the Champions Cup. Read on for our guide on how to watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles online, on TV, and from anywhere with a VPN.
– Kick-off: 3.15pm GMT, Saturday 14 December
– Watch for FREE in France: France TV
– Watch in the UK: Premier Sports
– Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Ulster couldn’t have had a more difficult start to this year’s European Champions Cup, facing reigning champions Toulouse in their own back yard. Head coach Richie Murphy has made 10 changes to the side that lost 61-21 last weekend, and gives a senior debut to Zac Ward on the wing. The newcomer is in for a challenging afternoon, however, as he’ll be up against prolific France wing Damian Penaud. Irish international Joey Carbery also starts at fly-half.
Below you’ll find all the information you need to watch Ulster v Bordeaux live streams on a chilly, breezy and potentially showery afternoon in Belfast, including free viewing options if you’re in France. You can check out information on other games in our guide to watching the European Rugby Champions Cup, and you’ll find team news and the match officials at the end of this article.
Watch Ulster v Bordeaux FOR FREE in France
Two matches in every round of the European Rugby Champions Cup are available to watch FOR FREE on France TV in France – including Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles. You can watch the game on both France 2 and the France TV streaming service. Kick-off is at 4.15pm CET today.
Today’s other games are available through subscription service beIN Sports.
Watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles live streams from outside your country
If you’re currently travelling outside your home country, you might think you’ll have to miss the game, but you can still watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles, by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
A VPN makes it look like your device is in another country, meaning you can unblock your streaming services if they are geo-restricted. Provided it complies with your broadcaster’s Ts&Cs, a VPN is a handy ally for allowing you to watch your usual rugby streams on the move.
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Watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles live streams in the UK
You can watch Ulster v Bordeaux in the UK on Premier Sports, Kick-off is at 3.15pm GMT this afternoon.
Premier Sports costs £15.99 per month, with some discounts for longer-term plans, and you can either get it as part of your existing TV package, or you can stream it online.
Streaming is easy, and can be done directly through your web browser, or via the Premier Sports app. You’ll bump the price down to £10.99 per month if you sign up for a whole year, or you could shave a bit more off the overall cost by paying £120 up front for the 12 months.
Watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles in Ireland
As in the UK, Ulster v Bordeaux is on Premier Sports Ireland, along with the rest of the 2024/25 Champions Cup games. Likewise, you can subscribe for an online stream or get it added to your TV package.
Watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles: live stream in the USA
FloRugby is the US broadcaster for the European Rugby Champions Cup, and they’ll have an Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles live stream. Kick-off is 10.15am ET / 7.15am PT this morning.
A FloRugby monthly subscription costs $29.99 or $150 for a full year, which saves over 50% overall on the monthly rate.
Live stream Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles from elsewhere
In Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, you can watch Ulster v Bordeaux on Viaplay.
In Italy and various other European countries, as well as Australia, South-east Asia and the Pacific Islands, EPCR TV is the place to go. Weekend and season passes are available.
In New Zealand, Sky Sport will show Ulster v Bordeaux
Can I watch Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles live streams in South Africa?
Unfortunately for fans in South Africa, Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles is not one of the European Rugby Champions Cup matches chosen for broadcast by SuperSport.
Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles: team line-ups and officials
Ulster
Mike Lowry, Werner Kok, Jude Postlethwaite, Stuart McCloskey, Zac Ward, Aidan Morgan, Nathan Doak; Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson (captain), Kieran Treadwell, Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, Dave McCann
Replacements:
John Andrew, Andrew Warwick, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, Marcus Rea, Dave Shanahan, James Humphreys, Rory Telfer
Bordeaux-Bègles
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Damian Penaud, Nicolas Depoortere, Yoram Moefana, Arthur Retiere, Joey Carbery, Maxime Lucu (captain); Jefferson Poirot, Romain Latterrade, Carlü Sadie, Guido Petti, Jonny Gray, Marko Gazzotti, Lachie Swinton, Tevita Tatafu
Replacements:
Maxime Lamothe, Ugo Boniface, Ben Tameifuna, Adam Coleman, Alexandre Ricard, Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Matéo Garcia
It’s an all-Italian officiating team for Ulster v Bordeaux-Bègles. Gianluca Gnecchi has the whistle, with Alex Frasson and Franco Rosella as the assistant referees. Stefano Roscini is in the TMO booth.
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