Last-Gasp Byrne Penalty Seals Leinster's Champions Cup Knockout Spot
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Leinster secured their place in the Champions Cup last 16 after a dramatic 25-24 win over La Rochelle. Replacement fly-half Harry Byrne kicked a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for the four-time winners. La Rochelle had taken the lead with just three minutes left, but Byrne's kick in the 82nd minute ensured Leinster's spot in the knockout stages. In other Champions Cup news, Sale advanced to the knockout stages with a 26-10 win over the Sharks, thanks to a standout performance from winger Tom O'Flaherty. Bristol also secured their spot with a 61-49 win over the Bulls, with wing Noah Heward scoring a first-half hat-trick. Glasgow held off Clermont 33-21 to reach the knockouts, with Scotland winger Kyle Steyn scoring two tries. The results leave the pool standings as follows: Leinster at the top of pool 3, Sale in pool 1, and Bristol in pool 4. The final round of group games takes place next weekend, with several teams still in contention for a spot in the next round. Meanwhile, Sale and Bristol look to secure their spots in the knockout stages, while La Rochelle, Clermont, and the Sharks face elimination.
