Six tries for O'Gara's La Rochelle in defeat of youthful Leicester

La Rochelle used all their experience in the second half to boss a young Leicester side

Investec Champions Cup Round 1, Stade Marcel Deflandre, La Rochelle, France 6/12/2025

Leicester delivered a plucky display but a Tigers side featuring several Champions Cup debutants went down to a 39-20 defeat at Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.

Gregory Alldritt had a try disallowed before putting the hosts ahead the second time he touched down, while La Rochelle led 10-0 after the first quarter when Jules Favre dotted down.