Watch highlights as Ulster defeat La Rochelle 41-24 in Challenge Cup quarter-final

Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012

Ulster delivered a dominant performance to defeat La Rochelle 41–24 in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final on Friday night.

Playing in stormy conditions at the Affidea Stadium, Richie Murphy's side secured their place in the semi-finals with a six-try display against a depleted French side.

Ulster will now face the Exeter Chiefs in the semi-finals on May 2 2026 at the Kingspan Stadium. Exeter reached the last four following a narrow 44–41 victory over Benetton.

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