Stunning La Rochelle comeback defies Leinster again in Champions Cup thriller 

Ronan O'Gara's side came from 17 points behind to retain the Heineken Champions Cup and leave Leinster shattered all over again
Stunning La Rochelle comeback defies Leinster again in Champions Cup thriller 

TO THE VICTORS: La Rochelle lift the Heineken Champions Cup. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Champions Cup Final: Leinster 26 La Rochelle 27

Leinster’s dream home final ended in desperate disappointment on Saturday as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle claimed back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup titles at their expense with another late smash-and-grab .

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