Ruaidhri O'Connor: The Heineken Cup was one of rugby's success stories - the Champions Cup represents its sad decline

Arriving early at Ashton Gate, we anticipated enjoying Ulster's game in Toulouse, only to discover the press room's limited viewing options. Despite access to Sky Sports and TNT, the Champions Cup wasn't available.

While the press room at Ashton Gate provides subscriptions to Sky Sports and TNT Sports, it oddly lacks coverage for the Champions Cup, reflecting a missed opportunity for fans and press alike.

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