We knew that Toulouse was a great attacking team. Now we know they're a great defensive team. The way they held off Leinster's onslaught for 90 minutes was superhuman. The more time passed, the more I thought the Toulousans would eventually crack, overwhelmed by the Irish waves. But no! I've rarely seen a match played at such an intense level. It's a reminder that a match with zero tries can be as good or even better than the matches we've seen in previous rounds. Well done to both teams, who shoulder to shoulder made this final a legend in this incredible sport.
This game was a nail biter. The two teams were neck and neck. My heart was beating for Toulouse but, if Leinster had won this final it would have been also deserved. What a game!!!! I held my breath for 100 minutes.
I’m still baffled why Leinster didn’t take the kick at the posts. Toulouse were bullying them at the breakdown and maul. Senior leadership should have seen this and adjust their decisions
As a Leinster fan, I’m still a bit meah about the result but in the biggest tightest of games I’ve seen in a long time DuPont was just head and shoulder above everyone. He was absolutely next level.
As aToulouse supporter, delighted but nervously wrecked, after a suffocating game. First of all my thoughts to Leinster Fans and players. I do feel for them. I'm pretty sure they will make the Final again next year, i do think even today they are the best team in the world, and with Jordi barret in the mix they might be even better. But they have to find the right balance between the Attack oriented game they had previously and the Nienaber defense and somewhat sterile approach of now.
Leinster can be proud, they made Toulouse change their playstyle, go hard for turnovers, including Dupont Ntamak. Knowing that Toulouse made the youngsters play last week to give the ace team 2 weeks to prepare physically, and they played 100 minutes, and that was impressive. well played from them.
First off, congratulations Toulouse that was an epic final; I think everyone's BPM hit 200 in that stadium at some point!! I also thought the referee's were great, the try at the end of the first half was the only 50/50, but it was whatever...
I admire Ross Byrne's total commitment but you are right, he is not the man for the position. Frawley doesn't have his fear, for I think that's what's at the back of his slow responses, he doesn't exude confidence. He is a good player but not top notch enough for the job that he needs to do. You are also right about Sexton in the World cup quarter final, he was knackered, okay hindsight, and I always regret the ball was not recycled when that famous surge over the New Zealand line ended with that famous hand under the ball. Actually when New Zealand kicked off after that it went straight to Dorris who knocked it on inside the twenty two, it was like Ireland were mentally somewhere else for normally Doris would have ploughed into the New Zealand backs again and set up another maul. All hindsight of course. Leinster not taking the points from penalties was depressing to watch especially when their game wasn't sharp enough to convert kicks to the corner into tries as they and Ireland normally did. Toulouse did take the penalties and immediately were up to nine points. But Leinster continued to go to the corner instead of timing when they did it with parity on the scoreboard. They should have won it but they didn't, that's the way it is. Like last year they had a gaping drop goal being on the line of La Rochelle next to the post and didn't go foe a simple drop goal in front of the posts, game won, it's astonishing they didn't do that as Munster had done to them a week before! But this is Leinster and they need to know when to go and when to be pragmatic and they wern't yesterday.
Great game between two excellent teams with the result going to the correct side on the day. From Leinster point of view I was brought up playing with the old line "Keep the scoreboard ticking over".
We knew that Toulouse was a great attacking team. Now we know they're a great defensive team. The way they held off Leinster's onslaught for 90 minutes was superhuman. The more time passed, the more I thought the Toulousans would eventually crack, overwhelmed by the Irish waves. But no! I've rarely seen a match played at such an intense level. It's a reminder that a match with zero tries can be as good or even better than the matches we've seen in previous rounds. Well done to both teams, who shoulder to shoulder made this final a legend in this incredible sport.
Always impressed when I go to france to see how they love their clubs and how this is a matter of culture and identity.
This game was a nail biter. The two teams were neck and neck. My heart was beating for Toulouse but, if Leinster had won this final it would have been also deserved. What a game!!!! I held my breath for 100 minutes.
Easily best rugby channel on CZcams. Thanks Tim
I’m still baffled why Leinster didn’t take the kick at the posts. Toulouse were bullying them at the breakdown and maul. Senior leadership should have seen this and adjust their decisions
I was there (Saints fan) and it was brilliant, 2 great sides, a host of superb performances and a wonderful atmosphere.
As a Leinster fan, I’m still a bit meah about the result but in the biggest tightest of games I’ve seen in a long time DuPont was just head and shoulder above everyone. He was absolutely next level.
That's 2 great european cup finals in a row. Last year was awesome too. We are lucky
From France, great fairness is what I like, thank you, all points valid, wish I had been there.
As aToulouse supporter, delighted but nervously wrecked, after a suffocating game. First of all my thoughts to Leinster Fans and players. I do feel for them. I'm pretty sure they will make the Final again next year, i do think even today they are the best team in the world, and with Jordi barret in the mix they might be even better. But they have to find the right balance between the Attack oriented game they had previously and the Nienaber defense and somewhat sterile approach of now.
Hey Tim! Another great video. I think there is three things that defined the game for me
Eggchasers rugby is the best, think all rugby fans love u Tim, nice to see real love for rugby, think i can say we love it in South Africa ❤
The Larmour try saving tackle was 1 of the moments of the game
Vive Toulouse, la grande ville de rugby ! 🎉
Another great summing up of a great game. Well done. 💚☘️🏉💙
This final was a thriller - an epic, thunderous battle and Toulouse edged it.
Leinster can be proud, they made Toulouse change their playstyle, go hard for turnovers, including Dupont Ntamak. Knowing that Toulouse made the youngsters play last week to give the ace team 2 weeks to prepare physically, and they played 100 minutes, and that was impressive. well played from them.
First off, congratulations Toulouse that was an epic final; I think everyone's BPM hit 200 in that stadium at some point!! I also thought the referee's were great, the try at the end of the first half was the only 50/50, but it was whatever...
I admire Ross Byrne's total commitment but you are right, he is not the man for the position. Frawley doesn't have his fear, for I think that's what's at the back of his slow responses, he doesn't exude confidence. He is a good player but not top notch enough for the job that he needs to do. You are also right about Sexton in the World cup quarter final, he was knackered, okay hindsight, and I always regret the ball was not recycled when that famous surge over the New Zealand line ended with that famous hand under the ball. Actually when New Zealand kicked off after that it went straight to Dorris who knocked it on inside the twenty two, it was like Ireland were mentally somewhere else for normally Doris would have ploughed into the New Zealand backs again and set up another maul. All hindsight of course. Leinster not taking the points from penalties was depressing to watch especially when their game wasn't sharp enough to convert kicks to the corner into tries as they and Ireland normally did. Toulouse did take the penalties and immediately were up to nine points. But Leinster continued to go to the corner instead of timing when they did it with parity on the scoreboard. They should have won it but they didn't, that's the way it is. Like last year they had a gaping drop goal being on the line of La Rochelle next to the post and didn't go foe a simple drop goal in front of the posts, game won, it's astonishing they didn't do that as Munster had done to them a week before! But this is Leinster and they need to know when to go and when to be pragmatic and they wern't yesterday.
Great game between two excellent teams with the result going to the correct side on the day. From Leinster point of view I was brought up playing with the old line "Keep the scoreboard ticking over".