How to watch Leinster vs. La Rochelle online for free

Stream the Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.
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Robbie Henshaw of Leinster during the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match between Leinster and Leicester Tigers
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TL;DR: Stream Leinster vs. La Rochelle in the Champions Cup for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Investec Champions Cup quarter finals have thrown together some of the biggest club rugby sides in the world, which is great news for fans. Everyone wants to see the best players in the best teams go head to head, and that's exactly what's on offer as Leinster take on La Rochelle.

If you want to watch Leinster vs. La Rochelle for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Leinster vs. La Rochelle?

Leinster vs. La Rochelle kicks off at 5:30 p.m. BST on April 13. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

How to watch Leinster vs. La Rochelle for free

Leinster vs. La Rochelle is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland. This process makes it look like you're connecting from Ireland, so you can access RTÉ Player from anywhere in the world.

Unblock RTÉ Player by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit RTÉ Player

  5. Stream Leinster vs. La Rochelle for free from anywhere in the world

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£82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs are not free, but leading services do tend to offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can gain access to RTÉ Player without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Leinster vs. La Rochelle before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking RTÉ Player to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Leinster vs. La Rochelle for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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