Toulouse inflicted extra cup remaining heartbreak on Leinster as they have been topped kings of European membership rugby for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday.
However for four-time winners Leinster defeat at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium meant that they had misplaced the final three Champions Cup finals.
In a match the place neither aspect managed a attempt in a regulation 80 minutes that ended degree at 15-15, Toulouse wing Matthis Lebel touched down early in extra-time after Leinster wing James Lowe had been sin-binned.
A SIXTH STAR ON THE JERSEY ⭐️@StadeToulousain lengthen their file of titles with an INTENSE 31-22 win over Leinster in further time 😱#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/0b5nxgVCNf
— Investec Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) Could 25, 2024
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Josh van der Flier pulled a attempt again for Irish province Leinster, with Toulouse decreased to 14 males after substitute Richie Arnold was despatched off.
However two penalties from Thomas Ramos enabled French giants Toulouse to construct a decisive nine-point lead earlier than holding out for a 31-22 win.
FIRST TRY OF THE FINAL IN EXTRA TIME 🤩
Matthis Lebel speeds down the wing for @StadeToulousain ⚡️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/Zrz2pLt0L6
— Investec Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) Could 25, 2024
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