Leinster Defeats Stormers 20-11 to Reach United Rugby Championship Final

Leinster scored two tries and four kicks to defeat the Stormers 20-11 in a United Rugby Championship semi-final at Aviva Stadium. The home side led 13-0 after Rieko Ioane's try and two penalties from Sam Prendergast. The Stormers responded with a try by Adre Smith and two penalties from Jurie Matthee to close within two points.

Second-half discipline issues Leolin Zas received a yellow card early in the second half. Ruan Ackermann was shown a red card for a dangerous clean-out, and Salmaan Moerat was sent to the sin-bin for kicking the ball away. Jamison Gibson-Park scored a late try to seal the win. Leinster will meet the Bulls at Croke Park on 19 June.

Earlier result The Bulls advanced with a 22-21 victory over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield earlier on Saturday.