Northampton shock Leinster in Dublin to reach Champions Cup final
Summary
The Northampton Saints triumphed over Leinster in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final, winning 37-34. Despite being the underdogs and receiving three yellow cards, Northampton scored five tries and defended a final minute attack by Leinster to secure victory.Key Facts
- Northampton Saints defeated Leinster 37-34 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final.
- The match included a total of 10 tries.
- Northampton Saints' player, Tommy Freeman, scored a hat-trick.
- Leinster, known as the tournament favorites, conceded five tries, although they had given up only seven in their journey to the semi-finals.
- Northampton played with one less player in the final minute but defended successfully to win the game.
- The referee ruled a last-minute controversy, determining the ball was knocked forward and not a legal touchdown for Leinster.
- Northampton will face the winner of the match between Toulouse and Bordeaux-Begles in the finals on May 24 in Cardiff.
- This victory is one of the biggest in Northampton's history.
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