It was wet, it was wild and it wasn't pretty, but Leinster have another European title to add to their cabinet. It was a game that was decided off the kicking tee with Isa Nacewa's 78th minute penalty in front of the posts clinching the game for the province.
It took 78 minutes...
But Leinster lead for the first time through the boot of Isa Nacewa! pic.twitter.com/Kf8wqk3Fhn
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) May 12, 2018
Racing ran the Blues right to the wire and a failed drop goal in the 81st min from Remi Tales was the final act as the Leinster desperately ran out to charge Tales down:
Heartbreak for Racing right at the death, but it's the Irish side who edge the tightest of contests! pic.twitter.com/QUJmZHLGET
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) May 12, 2018
Leo Cullen could be seen trying to hold back the tears as the 40-year-old became the first man to win the European Cup as both player and manager:
WATCH: The @ChampionsCup winners...
? @leinsterrugby! ?
For full reaction to the European triumph, watch Sky Sports Action now! https://t.co/trxLAYKZDj pic.twitter.com/NKpNQ5i6m5
— Sky Sports Rugby (@SkySportsRugby) May 12, 2018
Here are the two men responsible for all the scoring on the day, holding the Champions Cup:
Needless to say there'll be heavy drinking in Bilbao tonight:
@leinsterrugby everyone loves a happy ending!!! Especially @SeanCronin2 #LEIvR92 #ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/tpr0kAaUX8
— Patrick Beggs (@Patsibeggs15) May 12, 2018
