'You always want the risk of failing greatly' — heartbroken Ryan insists Leinster will learn

Blues co-captain philosophical in wake of another gutting Champions Cup Final goes against Leo Cullen's men with Toulouse inflicting third-straight defeat

SAME OLD STORY: James Ryan and Ciarán Frawley of Leinster after their side's defeat in the Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

A philosophical James Ryan said he would continue to risk failing at the highest level as long as Leinster continued trying to win the biggest trophies as he reflected on a third successive Champions Cup final defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Leinster came up short in north London as Toulouse claimed their sixth European title in a pulsating encounter that went to extra time before the French club pulled away through three penalties from Thomas Ramos to win 31-22.