The Stormers reach the United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-finals after defeating Cardiff in a hard-fought quarter-final. Multiple reports describe a match in which the Stormers start slowly and have to work for control, but improve markedly after halftime. They ultimately win by a comfortable margin, with one account placing the final score at 44-21.
Other coverage highlights that the win is built on specific phases of play, particularly the Stormers’ set piece, which is described as a deciding factor as Cardiff remain competitive for stretches. Overall, the sources characterize the game as bruising and closely contested at times, followed by a stronger second-half performance from the Stormers.
While one outlet’s separate headline references a later semi-final loss involving cards and Leinster pressure, the quarter-final result itself remains consistent across the reports: the Stormers defeat Cardiff to secure their place in the URC last four.
