Leinster Overcomes Northampton's Late Surge to Secure Champions Cup Final Spot
James Lowe's hat-trick propels Leinster into the final, highlighting their resilience against Northampton's spirited comeback.
- James Lowe scored three tries, leading Leinster to a 20-17 victory over Northampton in the Champions Cup semi-final.
- Despite a strong start, Leinster faced a late challenge as Northampton narrowed the gap to three points in the final minutes.
- The match, held at Dublin's Croke Park, set a record attendance for a rugby event with 82,300 spectators.
- Leinster will face the winner of the Toulouse vs. Harlequins semi-final in the upcoming final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Northampton's errors in the early game contributed to their deficit, but their late-game performance threatened a comeback.