La Rochelle

Leinster ‘desperate’ for fifth title after 2019 defeat

Leinster Rugby captain Johnny Sexton has asserted that the Irish province are “desperate” for a fifth a European title as they gear up to face Stade Rochelais in this season’s Heineken...

Kaino proud of defeated Toulouse

Stade Toulousain skills coach Jerome Kaino said they still had much to be proud of, despite their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Leinster Rugby.   Defending champions Toulouse...

Sexton wants Leinster to utilise European experience

Johnny Sexton urged Leinster Rugby to draw on their past experiences after leading them into the Heineken Champions Cup final.   Leinster’s captain was named Heineken Star of the Match...

Stade Rochelais’ resilience pleases O’Gara

Ronan O’Gara hailed Stade Rochelais’ mental strength as they reached a second successive Heineken Champions Cup final with victory over Racing 92.   La Rochelle saw off Racing...

Leinster ‘threw the kitchen sink’ at Toulouse

Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen praised his players for their dominant 40-17 victory over Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals.   The Irish province trailed early...

Finn Russell bemoans missed opportunities

Finn Russell has spoken of his disappointment after La Rochelle knocked Racing 92 out of the Champions Cup in the semi-final on Sunday.   La Rochelle will face Leinster in the European Champions...

HIGHLIGHTS: La Rochelle v Leinster Rugby

Racing 92 13-20 La Rochelle: Last year's runners-up to face Leinster in Champions Cup final

It is La Rochelle who will fly the flag for France in the European Champions Cup final after beating their Top 14 rivals in Lens.   La Rochelle will face Leinster in the European Champions Cup final...

Leo Cullen pleased with win and sees room for improvement

James Lowe scored a try in each half as magnificent Leinster reached the European Champions Cup final with a 40-17 defeat of holders Toulouse at a raucous Aviva Stadium.   Johnny Sexton...

Lowe claims double as four-time European champions reach final

Leinster could match Toulouse's record of being crowned European champions for a fifth time after beating the Top 14 side in Dublin.     James Lowe scored a try in each half as magnificent...