Munster 'won the war' and lifted the Heineken Cup and lifted the Heineken Cup for a second time at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday as their red army of fans went wild.
The sea of red first roared Munster to victory and then stayed to acclaim their heroes after denying Toulouse a fourth European crown.
"Up front it was a war, a great game to win from a forwards point of view," said delighted Munster skipper Paul O'Connell.
"We took the game by the scruff of the neck and shut it out - we worked our socks off and for pure heart it was right up there with the best.
"Everyone is delighted to see coach Declan Kidney getting what he deserves, it was a great reward for what he has done for Munster.
"Our support from our fantastic fans was hugely important, you want to bring as much emotion as you can to lift your performance.
"The Munster fans on the street were incredible as we drove to the ground, and the atmosphere inside the Millennium Stadium was just incredible."
Kidney will now concentrate on his new role as Ireland head coach but admitted: "Any Munster dressing room is a great place to be.
"We had to lose two Heineken Cup finals to win two and some of the lessons we learnt in those defeats we put to good use today.
"But we are the lucky ones who are here now due to the good work done below us at all levels in Munster.
"And although it is fantastic to win the Heineken Cup for a second time you cant replicate the feelings of two years ago.
"You just need to enjoy these very special occasions when you are lucky enough to be part of them.
"We had to be hugely disciplined to come out on top of a team like Toulouse, but winning this competition is not just about today, it is all about the games you have to perform in to have the chance of playing in a final.
