How the French media reacted: La Rochelle become legends in Leinster's lair

Journalist Yann Sternis took time out to remember the now two-time champions from France were promoted to the Top 14 nine years ago.

IRISH INFLUENCE: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara, Quentin Lespiaucq (centre) and Ultan Dillane (right) celebrate with the trophy.

La Rochelle’s comeback win in Saturday’s Champions Cup final in Dublin generated liberal dollops of headline hyperbole in France.

L’Equipe’s Sunday splash read, “Two stars in their eyes”, while its lead story - kicking off seven pages of coverage before another sport, football, even got a look-in - ran under the headline “A moment for eternity”.