Kidney hails special victory

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A second European title in three seasons was secured by number eight Denis Leamy's first-half try and 11 points from the boot of prolific fly-half Ronan O'Gara. Kidney will take over as Ireland coach later this summer, replacing Eddie O'Sullivan.

"It was an emotional dressing room - it was a special place to be," he said.

"To win this trophy once is special, but twice is a dream, it is something else. We have to enjoy it.

"You have good days and some tough days, but not many teams finish on top against Toulouse."

O'Gara added: "We felt in control. We shut them down, and it was about keeping as much control as possible. The forwards were immense.

"It is a great day for me and Munster - it is overwhelming."

Munster skipper Paul O'Connell said: "Patience and possession were our mantra during the week. We were very patient when we had the ball.

"It was a war up front, but we took the game by the scruff of the neck. We worked our socks off, and the mental desire came through."

Toulouse captain Fabien Pelous' second-half sin binning was a critical factor behind his team not being able to challenge for a fourth Heineken Cup crown. He said: "I did lose my head a little bit. It is a shame I reacted like that."