Munster rekindle European glory days with epic victory in La Rochelle

The Round of 16 showdown between the province and a side one of their favourite sons had guided to two Champions Cup titles had been eagerly anticipated since they were drawn together for a first meeting last January

Munster's Diarmuid Barron celebrates a try. Picture: Ben Brady/Inpho

Champions Cup round of 16: La Rochelle 24 Munster 25

Stade Marcel-Deflandre Jack Crowley produced a moment of Ronan O’Gara-like magic as Munster added to their European legend in fine style on Saturday, reaching the Champions Cup quarter-finals at the expense of O’Gara’s La Rochelle with a dramatic victory in front of at least 3,000 travelling supporters.