Russell clinches Racing win over La Rochelle in thriller

It was the last game of Ronan O'Gara's 10-week touchline ban.

KICKING ON: Finn Russell of Racing 92 is in good form. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

France’s third-choice fly-half took the personal battle to Scotland’s first-choice 10 in a pulsating Top 14 encounter at La Defense Arena, but the latter had the last word as Racing 92 came from behind to beat Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle 39-36.

Finn Russell’s successful penalty on the hooter, his ninth from 10 kicks at goal on the night, finally decided a match that had been in the balance all night.