The Latest Breaking News from La Rochelle

The Corkman has silenced the critics after overcoming a tough start to his triumphant first season as La Rochelle's new head coach

The veteran Reds scrum-half is still hunting for silverware with Munster as he looks forward to Friday night's big URC quarter-final clash at Ulster

The Blues were beaten in the last moments by La Rochelle and their former great full-back believes Leo Cullen will now have to change selection strategy for this week's URC quarter-final

The Corkman's CV is now topped by his status as a Europe-conquering head coach and he is thankful for all the support he received at home ahead of the final against Leinster

There was joy in Madrid, but a double dose of misery in Huddersfield.

Victory against Leinster in the final in Marseille is another illustration of how the game is booming across the Channel

Here is the rugby bulletin from Wales and beyond on the evening of Sunday, May 29

A last minute try broke Leinster's hearts

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…