Leinster have been drawn against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle in their semi-final of the Heineken Champions Cup.
After a 12-point victory over defending champions Exeter on Saturday, Leinster earned their spot in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals.
It was confirmed during the draw on Sunday evening that Leo Cullen will go head to head with Ronan O'Gara as Leinster were drawn to travel to Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
While the dates for the semi-finals are yet to be confirmed, it was confirmed that the semis will take place on the weekend of April 30th to March 2nd.
BREAKING:
Leinster will travel to Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle for their Champions Cup semi-final@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 11, 2021
The other Champions Cup semi-final was confirmed as Toulouse will host Bordeaux-Begles, after Toulouse defeated Clermont-Auvergne in the final quarter final on Sunday.
Jordan Larmour of Leinster dives over to score his side's second try despite the tackle of Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool Quarter-Final match between Exeter Chiefs and Leinster at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileMeanwhile, Ulster booked their place in their first Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday with an eight-point victory over Northampton Saints.
They will travel to Welford Road for their semi-final, it was confirmed during the draw on Sunday evening.
BREAKING:
Ulster will face Leicester Tigers in their Challenge Cup semi final at Leicester@VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 11, 2021
Should Ulster make it to the final, they will come up against the winner of Bath and Montpellier, as the French side will travel to Bath for their semi-final.
Similar to the Champions Cup semi-finals, the Challenge Cup semi-final dates are still to be confirmed, however they will take place on the weekend of April 30th to March 2nd.
Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals:
La Rochelle v Leinster Rugby
Toulouse v Bordeaux-Begles
European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-finals:
Leicester Tigers v Ulster Rugby
Bath Rugby v Montpellier
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