La Rochelle
Americannoun
noun
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As of 5:00 local time, La Rochelle in the southwest had already recorded a temperature of 29C, the forecaster said, with a high of 43C possible later in the day in the region.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Such is France's stranglehold in the Champions Cup, Top 14 sides have lifted the trophy in each of the last six seasons, with Bordeaux's double joining two each for La Rochelle and Toulouse.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffered a rare home defeat on Saturday losing 44-24 to Lyon in the French Top 14 after an emotional week following Uini Atonio's retirement.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
La Rochelle conceded five tries as they were beaten at Stade Marcel Deflandre for just a third time this season, leaving them in 10th place in the table and six points from the play-offs.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Like his brother Oscar in La Rochelle, Harald Dahl had made it in no uncertain manner.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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