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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

Leinster 26-27 La Rochelle: Champions Cup rugby union final – as it happened

Gregory Alldritt and Romain Sazy of La Rochelle prepare to lift the Champions Cup trophy after their team’s victory over Leinster.
La Rochelle's Gregory Alldritt and Romain Sazy prepare to lift the Champions Cup trophy. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock

Thank you for joining me for this thrilling final! Despite an electric start from Leinster, including the fastest try in Champions Cup final history, it is La Rochelle who will return to France with the trophy. A resilient effort in the second half saw them over for their second Champions Cup title and a back-to-back trophy win. To catch up on all the action have a read of Rob Kitson’s report below! Have a good night everyone.

Some differing opinions on the refereeing today, the latest one from Jim Hamilton:

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