La Rochelle see off Saints to book home tie, Quins qualify

Ronan O'Gara's men were too good for Northampton.

Tempers flare between the sides during the game. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle clinched a home tie in the next round of the Heineken Champions Cup with a good win over 13-man Northampton on Saturday.

The 31-13 result completes a clean sweep of group games for the tournament's defending champions.