DHL Stormers Vs. La Rochelle Rugby In The Champions Cup: What To Know
DHL Stormers Vs. La Rochelle Rugby In The Champions Cup: What To Know
DHL Stadium will host the DHL Stormers vs. Stade Rochelais on Dec. 16 in the 2023-2024 Investec Champions Cup Round 2 of Pool play. Here's what to know.
After both clubs opened the 2023-2024 Investec Champions Cup with losses, Round 2 became even more important for back-to-back defending champion Stade Rochelais (or La Rochelle) and South African powerhouse DHL Stormers.
The two clubs meet trail Leicester, Sale and Leinster Rugby in the Pool 4 table (Stade Francais Paris is sixth) as the clubs hope to remain in the hunt to advance out of pool play and into the Round of 16.
- Subscribe To FloRugby For To Watch All Investec Champions Cup Matches In 2023-2024
- How To Watch The 2024 Investec Champions Cup In The U.S. And Fixtures
- 2024 Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 1 Features Saracens, Connacht Rugby
- 2024 Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 2 Features Stars Like Antoine DuPont
- 2024 Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 3 Has Exeter Chiefs, Munster Rugby
- 2024 Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 4 Has La Rochelle, Leinster Rugby
The challenge is a tough one for the defending champions. After losing on its homegrounds in Round 1 to Leinster, one of the favorites to win it all, La Rochelle now has to make the trip to Cape Town, South Africa.
Here’s everything to know about the DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle Rugby
When Is DHL Stormers Vs. La Rochelle Rugby
The match is set for 8 a.m. EST on Dec. 16 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
DHL Stormers Vs. La Rochelle Rugby Livestream
The match is streaming live in the United States on Flo Rugby and the FloSports app.
DHL Stormers Vs. La Rochelle Rugby TV Broadcast
Outside the United States, the game will be broadcast on TNT Sports, beIN Sport and SuperSport.
Leicester Tigers Vs. DHL Stormers Round 1 Investec Champions Cup Results
Leicester, led by South African superstar Handre Pollard, who was the player of the match, beat the Stormers 35-26 in England.
La Rochelle Vs. Leinster Rugby Round 1 Investec Champions Cup Results
Leinster Rugby finally beat La Rochelle in Champions Cup play during its Round 1 match at Stade Marcel Deflandre, winning 16-9. La Rochelle had eliminated the Dublin club the last three years in knockout rounds.
Have La Rochelle Rugby And DHL Stormers Ever Played In The Champions Cup?
No.
For the first time ever, South African clubs were invited to play in the Champions Cup in 2022-2023 and the Stormers avoided La Rochelle last season. This will be the first meeting between the two clubs since the Stormers joined the URC in 2021 and qualified for the Champions Cup.
Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 4 Table
Here's what the table looks like after Round 1 in Pool 4
| # | CLUB | P | W | D | L | PD | TRIES | TB | LB | PTS |
| 1 | LEICESTER TIGERS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | SALE SHARKS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | LEINSTER RUGBY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | STADE ROCHELAIS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | DHL STORMERS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | STADE FRANCAIS PARIS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 1 Table
| # | CLUB | P | W | D | L | PD | TRIES | TB | LB | PTS |
1 | UNION BORDEAUX-BÈGLES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
2 | BRISTOL BEARS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
3 | VODACOM BULLS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
4 | LYON | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
5 | SARACENS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | CONNACHT RUGBY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 2 Table
| # | CLUB | P | W | D | L | PD | TRIES | TB | LB | PTS | |
1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
2 | BATH RUGBY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
3 | HARLEQUINS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
4 | RACING 92 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
5 | ULSTER RUGBY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
6 | CARDIFF RUGBY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investec Champions Cup Rugby Pool 3 Table
| # | CLUB | P | W | D | L | PD | TRIES | TB | LB | PTS |
1 | NORTHAMPTON SAINTS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
2 | EXETER CHIEFS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
3 | AVIRON BAYONNAIS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
4 | MUNSTER RUGBY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
5 | RC TOULON | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
6 | GLASGOW WARRIORS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investec Champions Cup Fixtures In Round 1
(all times are EST):
Scores from Round 1:
- Northampton Saints 28, Glasgow Warriors 19
- Union Bordeaux-Bègles 41, Connacht Rugby 5
- Exeter Chiefs 19, RC Toulon 18
- Bath Rugby 37, Ulster Rugby 14
- Stade Toulousain 52, Cardiff Rugby 7
- Vodacom Bulls 27, Saracens 16
- Munster 17, Aviron Bayonnais 17
- Bristol Bears 36, Lyon 34
- Sale Sharks 28, Stade Francais Paris 5
- Leinster 16, Stade Rochelais 9
- Leicester Tigers 35, DHL Stormers 26
- Harlequins 31, Racing 92 28
All these matches will be streamed on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Investec Champions Cup Fixtures In Round 2
(all times are EST):
Dec. 15
- Northampton Saints vs RC Toulon, 3 p.m., cinch Stadium @ Franklin Gardens
- Aviron Bayonnais vs Glasgow Warriors, 3 p.m., Stade Jean Dauger
Dec. 16
- DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle, 8 a.m., DHL Stadium
- Saracens vs. Connacht Rugby, 8 a.m., StoneX Stadium
- Union Bordeaux-Bègles vs Bristol Bears, 10:15 a.m., Stade Chaban-Delmas
- Lyon vs Vodacom Bulls, 12:30 p.m. Matmut Stadium de Gerland
- Leinster Rugby vs Sale Sharks, 12:30 p.m. RDS Arena
- Cardiff Rugby vs. Bath Rugby, 3 p.m. Cardiff Arms Park
- Ulster Rugby vs. Racing 92, 3 p.m., Kingspan Stadium
Dec. 17
- Exeter Chiefs vs. Munster Rugby, 8 a.m., Sandy Park
- Harlequins vs. Toulouse, 10:15 a.m., Twickenham Stoop
- Stade Français vs. Leicester Tigers, 12:30 p.m., Stade Jean Bouin
All these matches will be streamed on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Investec Champions Cup Fixtures In Round 3
(all times are EST)
Jan. 12
- Northampton Saints vs. Aviron Bayonnais, 3 p.m. cinch Stadium @ Franklin Gardens
Jan. 13
- Lyon vs. Connacht, 8 a.m., Matmut Stadium de Gerland
- Exeter Chiefs vs. Glasgow Warriors, 8 a.m., Sandy Park
- Bristol Bears vs. Vodacom Bulls, 10:15 a.m. Ashton Gate
- RC Toulon vs Munster Rugby, 10:15 a.m., Stade Felix Mayol
- Leinster Rugby vs. Stade Français, 12:30 p.m. Aviva Stadium
- DHL Stormers vs. Sale Sharks, 12:30 p.m., DHl Stadium
- Cardiff Rugby vs. Harlequins, 3 p.m., Cardiff Arms Park
- Ulster Rugby vs. Toulouse, 3 p.m., Kingspan Stadium
Jan. 14
- Bath Rugby vs. Racing 92, 8 a.m., The Rec
- La Rochelle vs. Leicester Tigers, 10:15 a.m., Stade Marcel Deflandre
- Union Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Saracens, 12:30 p.m., Stade Chaban-Delmas
All these matches will be streamed on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Investec Champions Cup Fixtures In Round 4
(all times are EST)
Jan. 19
- Glasgow Warriors vs. RC Toulon, 3 p.m., Scotstoun Stadium
- Connacht Rugby vs. Bristol Bears, 3 p.m., The Sportsground
Jan. 20
- Harlequins vs. Ulster Rugby, 8 a.m., Twickenham Stoop
- Vodacom Bulls vs. Union Bordeaux-Bègles, 8 a.m., Loftus Versfeld
- Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby, 10:15 a.m., Mattioli Woods Welford Road
- Racing 92 vs. Cardiff Rugby, 10:15 a.m., Paris La Defense Arena
- Munster Rugby vs. Northampton Saints, 12:30 p.m., Thomond Park
- Stade Français vs. DHL Stormers, 12:30 p.m., Stade Jean Bouin
- Saracens vs Lyon, 3 p.m., StonX Stadium
Jan. 21
- Sale Sharks vs. La Rochelle, 8 a.m., Salford Stadium
- Toulouse vs. Bath Rugby, 10:15 a.m., Stade Ernest Wallon
- Aviron Bayonnais vs. Exeter Chiefs, 12:30 p.m., Stade Jean Dauger
All these matches will be streamed on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
When Is The Rugby Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16?
The Round of 16 will begin on on April 5 and end on April 7.
When Are The Investec Champions Cup Rugby Quarterfinals?
The Champions Cup quarterfinals are April 12-14.
When Are The Rugby Investec Champions Cup Semifinals?
The Investec Champions Cup semifinals are May 3-5.
When Is The Rugby Investec Champions Cup Final?
The final will be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25.
What To Know About Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The host of the Champions Cup final moves from Aviva Stadium in Dublin to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The venue is the third-largest stadium in England and home to Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby
The Investec Champions Cup will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports are also the U.S. home to:
- Investec Champions Cup
- EPCR Challenge Cup
- United Rugby Championship
- Currie Cup
- Top 14
- Super Rugby
- And more.
FloRugby is also home to match archives and match replays.
Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social
- Follow us on Twitter @florugby.
- Follow us on Instagram @florugby.
- Watch us on YouTube.
- Like us on Facebook.