The match broke many records, including the largest winning margin in a Heineken Cup final and the most points scored.

It led to media reports suggesting Leinster were the greatest European club team of all time.

If the champion is already qualified through performance in its domestic or regional league, the cup holder's place (normally) passes to another team from its country.

[8] Because Leinster and Ulster had already qualified for the 2012–13 Heineken Cup by their performance in Pro12, the fourth Irish place passed to Connacht.

[13] Touch judges: Romain Poite Jérôme Garcès Television match official: Jim Yuille