Leinster overcame their recent semi-final woes to reach their fourth Champions Cup final in five seasons with a tense victory over Toulon at Aviva Stadium. After a disappointing loss to Northampton last year, Leinster displayed resilience, securing a 29-25 win despite a late surge from the French side.

The match saw Leinster dominate for much of the game, with early tries from Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, and Caelan Doris putting them in a strong position. However, with only 11 minutes remaining, Baptiste Serin ignited a comeback for Toulon, scoring a try that shifted the momentum.

In a nail-biting finish, Gael Drean added a third try for Toulon, narrowing the score to 29-25 and bringing back memories of Leinster's previous heartbreaks. Yet, the Irish province held firm under pressure, ultimately closing out the match to secure their spot in the final.

Key moments included:

• Leinster's opening try at 13 minutes, with Conan breaking through.
• A crucial second try from Van der Flier at 32 minutes despite a tough stretch where Leinster faced a triple blow with player sin-binnings.
• A decisive try from Doris at 66 minutes that proved pivotal.

As Leinster aims for their first Champions Cup title since 2018, they will face either Bordeaux-Begles or Bath in the final in Bilbao in three weeks. While Leinster celebrates their comeback, Toulon will reflect on missed opportunities in a match that saw them come alive too late.