Munster take European crown

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Kidney, who becomes Ireland head coach later this summer, masterminded a memorable Millennium Stadium victory against three-time Heineken Cup winners Toulouse.

Number eight Denis Leamy scored their solitary try, while fly-half Ronan O'Gara kicked 11 points from three penalties and a conversion.

Toulouse, Heineken Cup winners in 1996, 2003 and 2005, conjured a try for wing Yves Donguy, with Jean Baptiste-Elissalde adding a drop-goal, penalty and conversion.

Munster though, were too streetwise when pressure really came on, closing down the game in impressive fashion.

Skipper Paul O'Connell and flanker Alan Quinlan were at the heart of Munster's effort, ensuring they will arrive in next season's tournament as top seeds and once again the team to beat.

It also proved a rich reward for emerging from the so-called pool of death, after Munster finished above Wasps, Clermont Auvergne and Llanelli Scarlets.

It was hard graft for Munster during the early exchanges, but they gradually grew into the contest through their forwards' collective effort.

Toulouse captain Fabien Pelous was sin-binned by referee Nigel Owens - on the advice of touch judge Nigel Whitehouse - for stamping, and O'Gara's resulting strike made it 13-6.

Munster finished the contest in territorial control, ending Toulouse's hopes by staying in charge and confirming their place as European top dogs.