Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.
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Notable Quotes
"Ackermann's indiscretion - for which Stormers boss John Dobson apologised after the match - was a key moment."
— John Dobson , Executive
"the South African remains 'fully committed' to the club."
— Leo Cullen , Executive
Key People
Adre Smith is a rugby player who scored a try for the Stormers.
Jamison Gibson-Park is a professional rugby union player for Leinster.
John Dobson is the head coach of the Stormers rugby team.
Jurie Matthee is a rugby player known for his kicking and gameplay for the Stormers.
Leo Cullen is the head coach of Leinster.
Rieko Ioane is a professional rugby player known for his performances with Leinster.
Sam Prendergast is a talented fly-half playing for Leinster.
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Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.
The Stormers were penalized for costly mistakes in the second half, leading to a 20-11 defeat against Leinster in the United Rugby Championship semi-final in Dublin.
Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan is ruled out of the United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Stormers, with three other changes to the starting lineup.
Leinster secured a hard-fought 20-11 victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship semi-final, setting up a final against the Bulls at Croke Park.
Leinster edged out the Stormers 20-11 in a scrappy United Rugby Championship semi-final, advancing to face the Bulls in the final at Croke Park.
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