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Exciting news for rugby fans – Stormers to host Grand Final against Munster – Ticket sales awaited
DHL Stadium will again be the venue for the United Rugby Championship Grand Final, with defending champions the Stormers set to take on Munster—the highly anticipated match scheduled for Saturday, May 27 at 18:30. But when will the Stormers vs Munsters tickets go on sale?
According to The South African, last Saturday saw a record-breaking crowd attendance of 47,261 for a URC game hosted by the Stormers, surpassing the previous record of 44,109 sets when they eliminated the Bulls in the last round. The Stormers defeated Connacht 43-25 in their home semifinal, securing their place in the final. Meanwhile, Irish rivals Munster overcame top seeds Leinster in Dublin, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in Cape Town.
Tickets for the Stormers vs Munster clash will likely go on sale later this week following consultations with the United Rugby Championship and other stakeholders. Details regarding ticket pricing and availability will be announced, allowing fans to secure seats for the highly anticipated event.
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Last season, the Stormers emerged victorious in the first-ever staging of the URC Grand Final, defeating the Bulls. Now, they can defend their title in front of their home crowd at DHL Stadium.
The Stormers showcased their prowess in their semifinal against Connacht with a convincing 43-25 victory. Despite a strong start from the visitors, the Stormers quickly responded with a try from Angelo Davids, who finished off a pinpoint cross-kick from Manie Libbok. Libbok’s excellent performance continued, contributing two more tries as the home side took complete control of the match. On the other hand, Connacht managed to score tries of their own. Still, the Stormers maintained a comfortable lead, ultimately securing their place in the Grand Final with late tries from Marcel Theunissen.
As the anticipation builds for the United Rugby Championship Grand Final, fans eagerly await the release of ticket information to ensure they don’t miss out on witnessing this epic battle between the Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium.
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