James Lowe of Leinster Rugby scores his team’s fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Stade Rochelais at Aviva Stadium on 13 April 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
- Leinster avenges past defeats against La Rochelle with a resounding 40-13 victory, advancing to the Champions Cup semi-finals.
- Harlequins secure their first-ever semi-final berth in a thrilling 42-41 win over Bordeaux-Begles, setting up a clash against either Toulouse or Exeter.
- Northampton Saints dominate the Bulls with a nine-try performance, reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2011.
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Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen said he was “delighted” after his side hammered holders La Rochelle 40-13 on Saturday to claim revenge for two Champions Cup final defeats and reach the last four of this season’s competition.
The Irish province crossed for five tries in Dublin, including two for winger James Lowe, in a dominant display to set up a semi-final, on the weekend of
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