La Rochelle was the nemesis of Leinster in the European competition

Leinster defeat La Rochelle in Champions Cup final. After heartbreaking losses in back-to-back finals, this must have felt cathartartic for Leinsters. They have now won the competition twice in a row in the last four years. Leincester beat Leinlandlandland rivals Leinporte in the final of the European Champions Cup.

Gibson-Park’s hat-trick of tries was pivotal in sealing win for hosts. Irish side now face La Rochelle for the fifth time in four seasons. Leinster comeback against Leicester to set up a quarter-final against the French side in France.