Leinster reach the United Rugby Championship final after defeating the Stormers in their semi-final. Multiple outlets report that the match is closely contested and physical, with Stormers’ defence putting Leinster under sustained pressure. Despite this, Leinster hold on to secure their place in the final. The result means Leinster will face the Bulls in the URC showpiece match, with BBC Sport and South African reporting noting it is the second consecutive year that Leinster meet the Bulls in the final. The Citizen also highlights that the pairing is a repeat of last season’s URC final, where Leinster and the Bulls previously met at Croke Park. Across the coverage, the semi-final outcome is consistent: Leinster overcome the Stormers’ defensive effort to advance, setting up a final against the Bulls for the second year in a row.