La Rochelle 17 - 27 Quins

Full time

18 Jan 2026

Investec Champions Cup

Stage: Pool 3 Round 4

Stade Marcel-Deflandre

La Rochelle vs Quins head to head

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Harlequins secured a 27-17 victory over Stade Rochelais in a competitive Champions Cup clash. The home side took an early lead with a try from Niniashvili, converted by West. However, Rochelais struggled with discipline, culminating in Atonio's yellow card just before halftime, allowing Murley to score for Harlequins. After the break, Smith's influence grew as he scored a try and added conversions, despite receiving a yellow card himself. Rochelais fought back with tries from Nowell and Berjon, but Harlequins maintained their composure. Lawday's late try and Smith's penalty sealed the win for the visitors. The match showcased Harlequins' tactical superiority and resilience under pressure.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 11.5°C (Feels like 10.0°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 9.2 km/h, gusting to 16.5 km/h Humidity: 84% Cloud Cover: 84%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
11'

Try

Davit Niniashvili · La Rochelle

5 - 0
12'

Conversion

Ihaia West · La Rochelle

7 - 0
12'

Substitution

Kieran Treadwell on for Joe Launchbury · Quins
26'

Substitution

Jack Nowell on for Nathan Bollengier · La Rochelle
33'

Penalty

Marcus Smith · Quins

7 - 3
38'

Yellow Card

Uini Atonio · La Rochelle
39'

Substitution

Joel Sclavi on for Jack Nowell · La Rochelle
40'

Try

Cadan Murley · Quins

7 - 8
40'

Substitution

Gregory Alldritt on for Levani Botia · La Rochelle
40'

Substitution

Reda Wardi on for Alexandre Kaddouri · La Rochelle
Halftime 7 - 8
Second Half
41'

Conversion

Marcus Smith · Quins

7 - 10
48'

Substitution

Jack Nowell on for Joel Sclavi · La Rochelle
48'

Yellow Card Complete

Uini Atonio · La Rochelle
51'

Substitution

Harry Williams on for Pedro Delgado · Quins
53'

Try

Tyrone Green · Quins

7 - 15
54'

Conversion

Marcus Smith · Quins

7 - 17
55'

Yellow Card

Marcus Smith · Quins
56'

Substitution

Antoine Hastoy on for Jules Favre · La Rochelle
60'

Substitution

Joel Sclavi on for Uini Atonio · La Rochelle
60'

Substitution

Will Hobson on for Simon Kerrod · Quins
60'

Substitution

Tom Lawday on for Jack Kenningham · Quins
61'

Try

Jack Nowell · La Rochelle

12 - 17
65'

Try

Thomas Berjon · La Rochelle

17 - 17
65'

Substitution

Nika Sutidze on for Quentin Lespiaucq · La Rochelle
65'

Yellow Card Complete

Marcus Smith · Quins
66'

Substitution

Jules Favre on for Ulupano Seuteni · La Rochelle
66'

Substitution

Sam Riley on for Jack Walker · Quins
68'

Substitution

Kirill Fraindt on for Judicael Cancoriet · La Rochelle
69'

Substitution

Zach Carr on for Chandler Cunningham-South · Quins
70'

Substitution

Aleksandre Kuntelia on for Charles Kante-Samba · La Rochelle
72'

Try

Tom Lawday · Quins

17 - 22
72'

Substitution

Jarrod Evans on for Tyrone Green · Quins
73'

Conversion

Marcus Smith · Quins

17 - 24
79'

Penalty

Marcus Smith · Quins

17 - 27
Fulltime 17 - 27

Player ratings

La Rochelle

15 Dillyn Leyds 6.7
14 Davit Niniashvili 8.2
13 Ulupano Seuteni 5.7
12 Jules Favre 6.6
11 Nathan Bollengier 6.0
10 Ihaia West 6.5
9 Thomas Berjon 7.7
1 Alexandre Kaddouri 5.7
2 Quentin Lespiaucq 7.3
3 Uini Atonio 3.8
4 Charles Kante-Samba 5.6
5 Paul Boudehent 5.9
6 Oscar Jegou 5.7
7 Levani Botia 6.3
8 Judicael Cancoriet 5.7
16 Nika Sutidze 5.8
17 Reda Wardi 5.9
18 Joel Sclavi 6.3
19 Aleksandre Kuntelia 5.7
20 Gregory Alldritt 7.3
21 Kirill Fraindt 6.0
22 Antoine Hastoy 6.7
23 Jack Nowell 6.6

Quins

15 Tyrone Green 8.1
14 Nick David 7.2
13 Luke Northmore 7.5
12 Bryn Bradley 6.7
11 Cadan Murley 8.3
10 Marcus Smith 6.9
9 Lucas Friday 6.6
1 Simon Kerrod 5.6
2 Jack Walker 7.0
3 Pedro Delgado 6.0
4 Joe Launchbury 6.4
5 Guido Petti 6.8
6 Chandler Cunningham-South 7.9
7 Jack Kenningham 7.8
8 Alex Dombrandt 7.4
16 Sam Riley 7.1
17 Will Hobson 6.1
18 Harry Williams 6.4
19 Kieran Treadwell 6.8
20 Zach Carr 6.3
21 Tom Lawday 7.2
22 Max Green –
23 Jarrod Evans –