Leinster beat Stormers after Ackermann red card in URC semi
sportsJun 6, 20261979
Leinster beat the Stormers 20-11 in the URC semi after Ruan Ackermann’s yellow card was upgraded to a red, leaving the Stormers with 14 men late in the match. Jamison Gibson-Park was named Player of the Match after scoring a try and steering Leinster’s attack as they limited the Stormers to 11 points. A turnover and two Stormers cards in quick succession created the field position that produced Leinster’s decisive score. The win sends Leinster into the URC final with a chance to retain the title while raising discipline concerns for the Stormers.