URC final: Date, kick-off time, ticket info for Stormers title decider
Don’t miss out! Here is everything you need to know about the Stormers’ URC final against Munster that will be hosted in Cape Town again. The Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht, and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster […]
Don’t miss out! Here is everything you need to know about the Stormers’ URC final against Munster that will be hosted in Cape Town again.
The Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht, and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster in Dublin in the semi-finals.
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The Stormers, as the highest ranked team in the Grand Final, will host the all-important match at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, 27 May, at 18h30.
It means there will be a two week break for the teams to prepare, as well as fans to ensure they secure their seats at what is sure to be a sell-out crowd in Cape Town.
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WHEN WILL STORMERS URC FINAL TICKETS GO ON SALE?
Tickets for the Grand Final are expected to go on sale later in the week, following consultation with United Rugby Championship who control the showpiece match, and various other stakeholders.
Full details on ticket pricing and availability will be communicated in due course.
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THE HOME TEAM WILL BE OVERWHELMING FAVOURITES
The Capetonians defeated Connacht 43-25 at the DHL Stadium in the first semi-final on Saturday to secure their spot in the Grand Final, and they earned the bragging rights for the home final hours later after Munster slotted a late drop goal to defeat their arch-rivals Leinster 16-15 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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A victory for Leinster, who topped the standings with 16 wins and one draw from their 18 league matches, would have guaranteed them a home final, but instead they were knocked out of the competition in the semi-final for the second successive time – yet again by a single point in front of their home fans.
Munster will travel to Cape Town with confidence after their recent victory in the Mother City, where they became only the second team to beat the 2022 champions at their home ground.
Stormers fans inside the Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Supplied/Twitter.
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