Sparkling Bordeaux debut for Ian Madigan

Bordeaux-Begles 15, Racing 92 9: Ian Madigan said he has settled in well in Bordeaux after leaving Leinster and is delighted to have made a winning start to his Top 14 career. The 27-year old was the star of the show as Bordeaux-Begles made an opening night win over holders, with Madigan outscoring Dan Carter five penalties to three.

Former Clontarf scrum-half James Hart also made an impressive debut for Racing 92 following his move from Grenoble but it wasn’t enough to prevent an opening night defeat for Ronan O’Gara’s men.

Madigan’s only miss from six kicks was in the last action of the night from inside his own half when he needed to wind down the clock.