Leinster clinched a 20-11 win over the Stormers at Aviva Stadium, earning a second‑year spot in the URC final in 2024. Rieko Ioane opened the scoring with a try, and Sam Prendergast added two penalties to give the Irish side a 13‑0 start. The win removes the last hurdle before a clash with the Bulls.

Stormers fought back to trim the deficit to five points with an Adre Smith try and a Jurie Matthee penalty before halftime. A second Matthee kick narrowed the gap to two, but disciplinary lapses cost South Africa. Leolin Zas and Ruan Ackermann were sent off, while Salmaan Moerat received a sin‑bin for a reckless kick.

After the red card, the Stormers struggled to maintain pressure. Leinster capitalised, with Jamison Gibson‑Park breaking through a tired defence to score the decisive try. With Moerat out, the South Africans were reduced to 13 men, allowing the Irish to control the final ten minutes and secure a place in the Croke Park showdown today.

The win secures Leinster a second straight URC final against the Bulls, who already booked their spot with a 22-21 win over Glasgow. The match will decide the title for the 2023‑24 season, with both teams looking to cap a campaign that has seen intense competition and tactical battles. Leinster’s triumph underscores their consistency at home.