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The 2024 European Rugby Champions Cup final was the final match of the 2023–24 European Rugby Champions Cup, and the 29th European club rugby final in general. It was contested by Leinster and Toulouse, the two most decorated clubs in the competition's history.

2024 European Rugby Champions Cup final
The match took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Event2023–24 European Rugby Champions Cup
Leinster Toulouse
Ireland France
22 31
After extra time
Date25 May 2024
VenueTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Player of the MatchAntoine Dupont (Toulouse)
RefereeMatthew Carley (England)
Attendance61,531
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The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was the host venue of the final, becoming the second stadium in London to host the final after Twickenham Stadium.[1]

The final was won by Toulouse, who beat Leinster 31–22 after extra-time.[2][3][4]

Background

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For the first time, the competition's two most decorated clubs met in a Champions Cup final.[5] Toulouse had previously won 5 times (1996, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2021), while Leinster have previously won 4 times in (2009, 2011, 2012 and 2018).[6]

Both finalists appeared in the final for the eighth time. Toulouse's most recent appearance had been their triumph in 2021, while Leinster were the defeated finalists in both previous editions (2022, 2023) and would appear in their fifth final in the last seven editions (missing only 2020 and 2021).[7]

The two teams had met 14 times previously, with Leinster winning 8 and Toulouse winning 6. In knockout games, Leinster had held a 5–1 advantage, with Leinster eliminating Toulouse at the semi-final stage in each of the previous two editions.

Both teams entered the final in similar form, with both teams having won every game in their European campaign. They both topped their respective pool, with Toulouse gaining a maximum of 20 points and Leinster gaining 19. They both received home advantage through the knock-out stage, before gaining home country advantage in the semi-final to see them through to the final.

Route to the final

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Further information: 2023–24 European Rugby Champions Cup

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).

  Leinster Round   Toulouse
Opponent Result Pool stage Opponent Result
  La Rochelle 16–9 (A) Round 1   Cardiff 52–7 (H)
  Sale Sharks 37–27 (H) Round 2   Harlequins 47–19 (A)
  Stade Français 43–7 (H) Round 3   Ulster 48–24 (A)
  Leicester Tigers 27–10 (A) Round 4   Bath 31–19 (H)
Final standings
Pool D Top 4
Team P W D L PF PA Diff TF TA TB LB Pts
  Leinster 4 4 0 0 123 53 +70 17 5 3 0 19
  Stormers 4 3 0 1 102 99 +3 12 12 2 0 14
  La Rochelle 4 2 0 2 111 73 +38 13 9 2 2 12
  Leicester Tigers 4 2 0 2 84 122 –38 10 16 1 0 9
Pool B Top 4
Team P W D L PF PA Diff TF TA TB LB Pts
  Toulouse 4 4 0 0 178 69 +109 26 10 4 0 20
  Harlequins 4 3 0 1 151 109 +42 22 16 3 0 15
  Bath 4 3 0 1 124 102 +22 18 14 3 0 15
  Racing 92 4 1 0 3 116 117 –1 17 16 2 2 8
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
  Leicester Tigers 26–22 (H) Round of 16   Racing 92 31–7 (H)
  La Rochelle 40–13 (H) Quarter-finals   Exeter Chiefs 64–26 (H)
  Northampton Saints 20–17 (H) Semi-finals   Harlequins 38–26 (H)

Match

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Details

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25 May 2024
14:45 BST (UTC+01)
Leinster  22–31 (a.e.t.)  Toulouse
Try: Van der Flier 90+3'
Con: Frawley 90+7'
Pen: Byrne (4) 18', 43', 46', 65'
Frawley 77'		ReportTry: Lebel 82'
Con: Ramos 84'
Pen: Kinghorn (4) 4', 7', 36', 57'
Ramos (4) 70', 88', 92', 95'
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Attendance: 61,531
Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leinster
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Toulouse
FB 15   Hugo Keenan
RW 14   Jordan Larmour
OC 13   Robbie Henshaw
IC 12   Jamie Osborne
LW 11   James Lowe
FH 10   Ross Byrne   70'
SH 9   Jamison Gibson-Park
N8 8   Caelan Doris (c)
OF 7   Will Connors   45'
BF 6   Ryan Baird   60'
RL 5   Jason Jenkins   41'
LL 4   Joe McCarthy
TP 3   Tadhg Furlong   70'
HK 2   Dan Sheehan   69'
LP 1   Andrew Porter   89'   92'   94'
Substitutions:
HK 16   Rónan Kelleher   69'
PR 17   Cian Healy   89'   92' to 94'
PR 18   Michael Alaalatoa   70'
LK 19   James Ryan   41'
FL 20   Jack Conan   60'
SH 21   Luke McGrath
CE 22   Ciarán Frawley   70'
FL 23   Josh van der Flier   45'
Coach:
  Leo Cullen
FB 15   Blair Kinghorn
RW 14   Juan Cruz Mallía   92'
OC 13   Paul Costes   58'
IC 12   Pita Ahki   23'
LW 11   Matthis Lebel
FH 10   Romain Ntamack
SH 9   Antoine Dupont (c)
N8 8   Alexandre Roumat
OF 7   Francois Cros   69'   91'
BF 6   Jack Willis
RL 5   Emmanuel Meafou   55'   81'   91'
LL 4   Thibaud Flament
TP 3   Dorian Aldegheri   55'
HK 2   Peato Mauvaka   55'   97'
LP 1   Cyril Baille   58'
Substitutions:
HK 16   Julien Marchand   55'   97'
PR 17   Rodrigue Neti   58'
PR 18   Joel Merkler   55'
LK 19   Richie Arnold   55'
FL 20   Joshua Brennan   69'   81'
SH 21   Paul Graou   92'
CE 22   Santiago Chocobares   23'
FB 23   Thomas Ramos   58'
Coach:
  Ugo Mola

Player of the Match:
Antoine Dupont (Toulouse)

Assistant referees:
Karl Dickson (England)
Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Television match official:
Ian Tempest (England)

References

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  1. ^ "Leinster v Toulouse: What time, what channel and all you need to know". Irish Independent. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Toulouse edge Leinster in Champions Cup final thriller". BBC Sport. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Third time unlucky for Leinster as Toulouse win European Champions Cup". Guardian. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Leinster lose out once again as Toulouse win sixth Champions Cup". RTE Sport. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  5. ^ Glennon, Michael (25 May 2024). "Preview: Stars war in store in Leinster's latest shot at regaining Champions Cup". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Leinster warned to fear 'alien' Dupont as Toulouse seek sixth Champions Cup". The Guardian. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  7. ^ "INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL: CLASH OF THE TITANS AS LEINSTER RUGBY MEET STADE TOULOUSAIN". epcrugby.com. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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