Leinster progressed to the semi-final of the Investec Champions Cup as they defeated La Rochelle 40-13 in the quater-final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

TRU writer Brendan McGilligan heard from the La Rochelle camp as they prepare to renew acquaintances with Leinster in the last eight of the Investec Champions Cup.

Donnacha Ryan contends that La Rochelle's historical success against Leinster doesn't necessarily confer a psychological advantage onto the French team ahead of their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final.

After losing the last two finals to Les Bagnards by a combined total of four points, Leinster will be looking to overcome their European rivals this weekend.

Leinster boss Leo Cullen insisted that his side will not be short of motivation as they face La Rochelle in the quarter-final of the Investec Champions Cup in the upcoming weekend.

La Rochelle’s contact skills coach and former Munster forward chats to TRU’s Ciara Fearn about all things Ireland, France, Ronan O’Gara and the Top 14.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara revealed that hooker Pierre Bourgarit will need three to four months of recovery after his latest injury setback.

La Rochelle scored a seven-try riot as they trounced Leicester Tigers 45-12 in the latest round of the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday.

The The French National Rugby League has confirmed a one-week suspension for La Rochelle rugby director of rugby Ronan O’Gara following an ill-discipline.

Stade Rochelais skipper Gregory Alldritt is set to miss the start of the upcoming Investec Champions Cup following a knee problem.

Defending champions Stade Rochelais will be kick-starting their Champions Cup campaign with a clash against Leinster as the fixtures for the 2023/24 season was unveiled.

Toulouse clinched their record-extending 22nd domestic crown in a thrilling French Top 14 final against La Rochelle on Saturday.

La Rochelle have retained the Heineken Champions Cup successfully as they edged out Leinster 27-26 in the final of the competition at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

With news emerging that another one of his former clubs - London Irish - have been threatened with suspension from the Premiership, Lamb has called for more transparency and leadership from the people who are in the "top jobs".

Dillyn Leyds will be looking to replicate last year's heroics in the Heineken Champions Cup as La Rochelle face off against Leinster in a repeat of the 2022 final.

La Rochelle have made it to the finals for the third consecutive year as they defeated Exeter Chiefs 47-28 in the semi-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup at Matmut Atlantique on Sunday.

If he isn't already, the towering lock is becoming one of the most decorated players in the Heineken Champions Cup and he is targeting more European success this term.

Title holders La Rochelle managed to oust Saracens as they sealed a 24-10 victory in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday.

La Rochelle prop Georges-Henri Colombe has been handed a four-week suspension following his yellow card incident in the recently concluded Heineken Champions Cup fixture against Gloucester.

A late try from Teddy Thomas proved decisive as La Rochelle edged out Gloucester 29-26 in the round of 16 clash in the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Marcel Deflandre.