Sunday sport: Leinster beat La Rochelle in bruising Champions Cup opener

Updated at 21:07

Leinster finally put their La Rochelle demons behind them today with a 7 point win over the defending Champions Cup titleholders.

Ciaran Frawley was an early substitute for the injured Harry Byrne and his penalty secured a 16-9 victory for the Blues.

They were the only Irish side to win on the opening weekend of the competition.

Former Irish international Syd Millar has died at the age of 89.

The Ballymena man played as a prop for Ulster and also coached the Lions in the series win over South Africa in 1974.

He also held many administrative positions across the game including Ulster and IRFU president, as well as the IRB chairman.