The match ended with an epic series of battles on the Leinster line as La Rochelle, trailing by four points, went looking for the winning try. The Irishmen defended heroically but La Rochelle stuck to their task and finally broke through the blue barrier to claim their first European title by 24 points to 21. Magnificent!
There have been better matches in this year's European competition. But the closing 15 minutes of this final were very special indeed.
