Leinster lost to the Bulls 25-20 in the URC semi-final, securing Bulls' spot in the final.

Leinster lost a thrilling United Rugby Championship semi-final, with the Bulls winning 25-20 in a closely contested match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls' tries by Sergeal Petersen and Johan Goosen, who contributed 15 points, secured their place in the final. Leinster responded with tries from James Lowe and Caelan Doris, but their bid for a ninth URC title and first trophy since 2021 fell short.