Leinster 25 - 24 La Rochelle

Full time

10 Jan 2026

Investec Champions Cup

Stage: Pool 3 Round 3

Aviva Stadium

Leinster vs La Rochelle head to head

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Leinster Rugby triumphed over Stade Rochelais with a score of 25-24 in a thrilling Champions Cup encounter. Joshua Kenny was the standout performer for Leinster, scoring two early tries to establish a quick lead. Despite being reduced to 14 men with Tommy O'Brien receiving a yellow card, Leinster maintained their composure. Stade Rochelais fought back, with Ihaia West's try and conversion bringing them within striking distance. As the match progressed, both teams exchanged tries, with Robbie Henshaw scoring for Leinster and West responding for Rochelais. A late penalty from Harry Byrne secured the victory for Leinster, ensuring they remained unbeaten against Stade Rochelais in their last two encounters. The match showcased intense competition, with both sides displaying resilience and attacking flair throughout.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 5.4°C (Feels like 4.3°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 8.2 km/h, gusting to 14.1 km/h Humidity: 83% Cloud Cover: 96%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
2'

Try

Joshua Kenny · Leinster

5 - 0
8'

Try

Joshua Kenny · Leinster

10 - 0
9'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast · Leinster

12 - 0
11'

Yellow Card

Tommy O'Brien · Leinster
12'

Substitution

Andrew Osborne on for Ciaran Frawley · Leinster
16'

Substitution

Antoine Hastoy on for Jules Favre · La Rochelle
21'

Yellow Card Complete

Tommy O'Brien · Leinster
28'

Try

Davit Niniashvili · La Rochelle

12 - 5
29'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec · La Rochelle

12 - 7
36'

Yellow Card

Joe McCarthy · Leinster
Halftime 12 - 7
Second Half
42'

Substitution

Jerry Cahir on for Paddy McCarthy · Leinster
46'

Substitution

Max Deegan on for Jack Conan · Leinster
46'

Yellow Card Complete

Joe McCarthy · Leinster
51'

Substitution

Jack Conan on for Max Deegan · Leinster
54'

Penalty

Nolann Le Garrec · La Rochelle

12 - 10
54'

Substitution

Aleksandre Kuntelia on for Uini Atonio · La Rochelle
54'

Substitution

Louis Penverne on for Reda Wardi · La Rochelle
58'

Try

Ihaia West · La Rochelle

12 - 15
59'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec · La Rochelle

12 - 17
59'

Substitution

Ronan Kelleher on for Dan Sheehan · Leinster
59'

Substitution

Harry Byrne on for Tolu Latu · Leinster
59'

Substitution

Quentin Lespiaucq on for Andrew Osborne · La Rochelle
66'

Try

Josh van der Flier · Leinster

17 - 17
68'

Substitution

Kane Douglas on for Will Skelton · La Rochelle
68'

Substitution

Kirill Fraindt on for Levani Botia · La Rochelle
69'

Try

Robbie Henshaw · Leinster

22 - 17
73'

Substitution

Nathan Bollengier on for Davit Niniashvili · La Rochelle
76'

Try

Ihaia West · La Rochelle

22 - 22
77'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec · La Rochelle

22 - 24
77'

Substitution

Thomas Berjon on for Nolann Le Garrec · La Rochelle
77'

Substitution

Max Deegan on for Jack Conan · Leinster
77'

Substitution

Luke McGrath on for Jamison Gibson-Park · Leinster
81'

Penalty

Harry Byrne · Leinster

25 - 24
Fulltime 25 - 24

Player ratings

Leinster

15 Ciaran Frawley 7.1
14 Tommy O'Brien 7.3
13 Rieko Ioane 5.7
12 Robbie Henshaw 7.8
11 Joshua Kenny 8.0
10 Sam Prendergast 6.1
9 Jamison Gibson-Park 6.1
1 Paddy McCarthy 6.9
2 Dan Sheehan 7.1
3 Thomas Clarkson 6.1
4 Joe McCarthy 5.5
5 James Ryan 6.7
6 Jack Conan 7.2
7 Josh van der Flier 8.7
8 Caelan Doris 7.6
16 Ronan Kelleher 6.8
17 Jerry Cahir 6.2
18 Andrew Sparrow –
19 Diarmuid Mangan –
20 Max Deegan –
21 Luke McGrath –
22 Harry Byrne 6.2
23 Andrew Osborne 6.0

La Rochelle

15 Dillyn Leyds 7.1
14 Jack Nowell 7.6
13 Jules Favre 5.9
12 Simeli Daunivucu 9.0
11 Davit Niniashvili 8.3
10 Ihaia West 7.2
9 Nolann Le Garrec 7.6
1 Reda Wardi 5.8
2 Tolu Latu 7.1
3 Uini Atonio 6.6
4 Charles Kante-Samba 6.5
5 Will Skelton 6.5
6 Oscar Jegou 7.2
7 Levani Botia 8.6
8 Gregory Alldritt 6.7
16 Quentin Lespiaucq 5.8
17 Louis Penverne 6.0
18 Aleksandre Kuntelia 6.1
19 Kane Douglas 5.8
20 Kirill Fraindt 5.9
21 Thomas Berjon –
22 Antoine Hastoy 6.6
23 Nathan Bollengier –