Leinster secured a hard-fought victory over the Stormers with a score of 20-11 in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium. This win propels them to face the Bulls in the final for the second consecutive year.

The match started with Leinster taking an early 13-0 lead, thanks to a try from Rieko Ioane and two penalties from Sam Prendergast. The Stormers, missing key player Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, initially struggled but managed to respond with a try from Adre Smith and a penalty from Jurie Matthee, narrowing the gap to five points by halftime.

The second half saw Leinster facing challenges as Leolin Zas received a yellow card, and a dangerous clean-out by Ruan Ackermann resulted in a red card, leaving the Stormers with reduced numbers on the field. Salmaan Moerat also faced a yellow card for an infringement, further hampering the Stormers' efforts.

Despite a tense atmosphere, where frustrations mounted for the home side, Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park eventually broke through for a crucial try, solidifying their lead. The match concluded with Leinster managing the final minutes effectively, ensuring their place in the final set for 19 June. Earlier, the Bulls had secured their final spot with a dramatic 22-21 win over Glasgow Warriors.