Champions Cup final: Leinster beaten by La Rochelle

Leinster denied fifth star in Marseille as French side win 24-21 with try at the death

Johnny Sexton of Leinster runs with the ball during the Heineken Champions Cup Final match against La Rochelle. Photograph David Rogers/Getty
Johnny Sexton of Leinster runs with the ball during the Heineken Champions Cup Final match against La Rochelle. Photograph David Rogers/Getty
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Nathan Johns

Nathan Johns

Nathan Johns is an Irish Times journalist