The final was won by Munster who defeated Leinster by 19–9 at Thomond Park to claim their third Celtic League title.

This was the second season to follow the play-off structure to determine the Celtic League champion, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals.

[8] Heinke van der Merwe and Shane Jennings also started for Leinster instead of Cian Healy and Kevin McLaughlin from the Heineken Cup Final team.

Under the standard bonus point system, points were awarded as follows: Ronan O'Gara converted a Doug Howlett try after twelve minutes before Johnny Sexton responded with a penalty for Leinster after twenty nine minutes to leave Munster 7-3 ahead at half time.

After sixty six minutes O'Gara found Keith Earls with a cross-field kick to the corner which the winger caught before stretching to ground the ball with one hand.

[16] Munster coach Tony McGahan was delighted with his team's win saying "It’s huge for everyone right across the board, from the playing group, the management and the organisation to the development officers and young players coming through, and more important to the supporters.