The Heineken Cup has given us unforgettable moments that have become part of the tournament’s history. The “Miracle Match” in Thomond Park in 2003, the 2002 “Hand of Back,” Ronan O’Gara’s drop goal in the 40th phase against Gloucester in 2012, Rob Howley’s last-second robbing of Toulouse’s full-back Clement Poitrenaud in the 2004 final, and Johnny Sexton’s heroic comeback for Leinster in 2011 – all these moments are now legendary in club rugby’s greatest competition.  Yet, just two rounds into this season’s European Cup, the conversation has shifted dramatically from on-field heroics to off-field issues. Players, fans, and media alike…

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