Summary

  • Champions Cup final result: Leinster 22-31 Toulouse (after extra time)

  • Toulouse secure sixth Champions Cup despite Richie Arnold sending off in extra time

  • Leinster have lost three successive finals (and four in seven years)

  • Matthis Lebel try gave Toulouse lead at start of extra time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

  • Josh van der Flier replied but two Thomas Ramos penalties sealed victory for French side

  • Ciaran Frawley penalty drew Leinster level in regulation time to cancel out Ramos' kick

  • Blair Kinghorn and Ross Byrne kicked four penalties apiece

  1. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Frawley is eventually on for Byrne, his versatility allowed Leinster to go for the 6:2 bench split and he's on at 10.

    Ross ByrneImage source, Getty Images
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    Ross Byrne

  2. Larmour saves Leinsterpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    James Burridge
    BBC Sport rugby commentator at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    A whisker! An inch! What a tackle from Jordan Larmour.

  3. Into the final 10...who will be our winner?published at 16:30 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Leinster 12-12 ToulouseImage source, Inpho
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    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

  4. No trypublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Chris Ashton
    Two-time Champions Cup winner at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    I think he's in touch. What a bit of play from Toulouse.

  5. Try reviewpublished at 68 mins

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Tottenham Hotspur Stadium holds its breath.

    Did Matthis Lebel get this down or did Jordan Larmour force him into touch?

    No try! What a tackle from Larmour in the corner. Perhaps not known for his defence but he'll not make a more important intervention in his career.

    A huge moment in this game!

  6. Toulouse defence relentlesspublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Chris Ashton
    Two-time Champions Cup winner at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Leinster are trying so hard to create something but Toulouse keep stopping it whether it's through the middle or out wide.

    Their players keep getting back on their feet so quickly to get back into the defensive line to make sure there isn't any space.

  7. Penalty - Ross Byrnepublished at 65 mins

    Leinster 12-12 Toulouse

    Byrne brings us level again despite hobbling around before the kick.

    Ross Byrne kicks a penaltyImage source, Getty Images
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    Ross Byrne kicks a penalty

  8. Frawley the hero?published at 16:22 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-12 Toulouse

    Alastair Telfer
    BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Replacement Ciaran Frawley is doing lots of running on the side of the pitch.

    The question is where does he come on at? 10,12 or 15?

  9. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Leinster 9-12 Toulouse

    Ross Byrne is struggling, with Ciaran Frawley warming up, but the Leinster ten gets up to kick another penalty to the corner.

    Is this the moment for Leinster?

    Not yet anyway, we come back for a penalty in front of the posts

    Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier and James RyanImage source, Getty Images
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    Andrew Porter, Josh van der Flier and James Ryan

  10. Still no tries!published at 16:18 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-12 Toulouse

    Chris Ashton
    Two-time Champions Cup winner at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Nobody has been able to see the space because it's so physical.

    There's no time on the ball to think.

  11. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Leinster 9-12 Toulouse

    A rejig for Toulouse who call for Thomas Ramos. The Les Bleus 15 goes straight into fullback with Kinghorn moving onto the wing and Juan Cruz Malia into the centres.

    That's another long-range kicker on for Toulouse, as well.

    Jack Conan comes on for Leinster too. That's all three of their replacement back-five forwards deployed now with 20 minutes to go.

  12. Penaltypublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-12 Toulouse

    They settle for another three.

    Leinster caught offside and Toulouse have no hesitation in pointing to the posts.

    Another three points for Kinghorn.

    Blair Kinghorn kicks a penaltyImage source, Getty Images
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    Blair Kinghorn kicks a penalty

  13. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Toulouse's turn with a period of pressure.

    Feels like a while since they've had a sniff of a score but this is a team that can burst into life at any moment.

    James Ryan and Fancois Cros contest the ballImage source, Getty Images
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    James Ryan and Fancois Cros contest the ball

  14. Into the final half an hour!published at 16:08 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Leinster 9-9 ToulouseImage source, Inpho
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    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

  15. Postpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Alastair Telfer
    BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Leinster won their last European Cup without scoring a try against Racing 92 in 2018.

    Just saying...

  16. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    The maul is really motoring, with even James Lowe involved, but it splinters a few metres from the line and Toulouse get the vital turnover!

    Leo Cullen lets out a sigh...along with every blue-clad supporter in Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

    Again...how many more opportunities can Leinster spurn?

    Players compete for a high ballImage source, Getty Images
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    Players compete for a high ball

  17. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Leinster just starting to turn the screw a bit now, forcing penalties out of Toulouse and looking a bit more composed in attack.

    They go to the corner again, looking to take the lead this time.

    Hugo Keenan is tackled by Emmanuel MeafouImage source, Getty Images
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    Hugo Keenan is tackled by Emmanuel Meafou

  18. Will the Van der Flier plan work?published at 16:01 British Summer Time 25 May

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Alastair Telfer
    BBC Sport at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    How do we feel about flankers now wearing number 23 because of the 6-2 spilt?

    Josh van der Flier is now on and will want to write his name in history!

    The plan was to use the former World Player of the Year as an impact sub, now is his time...

  19. Penaltypublished at 47 mins

    Leinster 9-9 Toulouse

    Ross Byrne brings us level with his third penalty of the game.

    What a finish we have in store to this game.

    Ross Byrne of Leinster kicks a penaltyImage source, Getty Images
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    Ross Byrne of Leinster kicks a penalty

  20. Replacementpublished at 44 mins

    Leinster 6-9 Toulouse

    Another Irish international on for Leinster off the bench...former World Player of Year Josh van der Flier, wearing 23, replaces Will Connors after just four minutes of the second half.