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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Another penalty. Another kick to touch.
Leinster are lucky not to lose a player to the bin for the final 10 minutes. La Rochelle will come again.
This is tense.
Summary
La Rochelle fight back from 17-0 down to retain Champions Cup in pulsating Dublin final
George-Henru Colombe powers over for crucial score as French side dominate second half
Leinster scored three tries in first 12 minutes at Aviva Stadium
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle rally to cut lead to 23-14 at half-time
La Rochelle complete biggest comeback in Champions Cup final history
French side beat Leinster in similar fashion in last year's final
Leinster replacement Michael Ala'alatoa sent off late on for high tackle
Postpublished at 70 mins
Leinster 'need to hold out'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Denis Hickie
Former Leinster and Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraIf La Rochelle were to go over and score a try now it would be a long way back for Leinster. It wouldn't be impossible to comeback, but they need to hold out.
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Another decision goes against Leinster and La Rochelle go to the corner again.
Will this pressure tell?
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
La Rochelle win the penalty but Tawera Kerr-Barlow taps and goes quickly as he looks to inject the pace deep inside the Leinster half.
He is hauled down and we will come back for the decision. Will they take the easy three or go for the corner?
They opt for touch and here comes the rumble.
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
James Lowe clings on to Will Skelton's ankle, willing the man-mountain to the ground.
It's excellent defence because La Rochelle have the overlap and it means the lock cannot get the ball away.
'Crucial juncture in the game'published at 18:13 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Denis Hickie
Former Leinster and Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraCharlie Ngatai has been in great form and had a really strong game in the semi-final. He is a very experienced player to be bringing in.
Now can Leinster deliver a counter punch? This is a critical juncture in the game.
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
An hour on the clock in Dublin and this Champions Cup final is so finely poised.
La Rochelle are continuing to knock on the door but Leinster are resisting.
Twenty minutes to go...
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Leinster bring the La Rochelle rolling maul crashing down before winning the decision from the referee. The cheer from the crowd is as loud as it was for Dan Sheehan's opening try in the first minute.
The crowd are going to play such a big role if Leinster can get over the line in this one.
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
More La Rochelle possession.
The yellow shirts move the ball left and then right before it's stolen in the contact.
The Aviva lets out an almighty sigh of relief but then James Lowe's kick to touch is poor and the anxiety sets in again.
What a game.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeinster 'need to attack'published at 18:01 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Denis Hickie
Former Leinster and Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThis is fantastic play from Leinster defensively, but they can't keep doing this, it is energy-sapping so they need to attack.
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Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Dan Sheehan may have scored two tries already, but his defensive work has also been excellent.
The hooker turns over the ball at the breakdown with ease. La Rochelle are upping the ante but Leinster are standing firm.
'Nervous energy' in Aviva Stadiumpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThere is nervous energy all around the stadium now, you can feel it.
Leinster need to 'pick up the game'published at 17:57 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 26-20 La Rochelle
Denis Hickie
Former Leinster and Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraThat all came from a mistake from Gibson-Park and you have to pay for those mistakes in big games like this.
Leinster need to pick the game up, they haven't put La Rochelle under much pressure in this second half they need to move through the phases.
Image source, Getty ImagesPenalty - Leinster 26-20 La Rochellepublished at 49 mins
Antoine Hastoy
It's a simple kick for the La Rochelle fly-half and it's another three points for the defending champions.
We're back to a six-point game.
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Leinster 26-17 La Rochelle
Wallop.
Levani Botia is such a powerful carrier but he's hit backwards in a shuddering hit by Dan Sheehan.
That's why we love the game - but La Rochelle have the penalty as Leinster are penalised for trying to play the ball.
Penalty - Leinster 26-17 La Rochellepublished at 46 mins
Ross Byrne
The kick sails through the posts and the crowd are happy.
Leinster's lead is back to nine points.
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Leinster 23-17 La Rochelle
Now it's a penalty to Leinster at the breakdown.
Ross Byrne will look to nudge this over for another three.
'Leinster need to be brave'published at 17:52 British Summer Time 20 May 2023
Leinster 23-17 La Rochelle
Denis Hickie
Former Leinster and Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraLeinster need to keep being brave, the opening minutes they would kick for the line, but with Furlong going off they are happy with the points.
Penalty - Leinster 23-17 La Rochellepublished at 43 mins
Antoine Hastoy
Antoine Hastoy was not missing from there and La Rochelle are right back in this game.
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Leinster 23-14 La Rochelle
It certainly hasn't been the blistering start to the second half that we saw in the first.
But hang on, UJ Seuteni pierces a hole in the Leinster defence and he's off.
Leinster recover but they are offside when the ball is moved on again and La Rochelle have the penalty in front of the posts.