Cardiff clinch URC play-off spot with Stormers win
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- Cardiff beat the Stormers 22‑16 at the Arms Park, securing a bonus‑point victory and a United Rugby Championship play‑off berth.
- Jacob Beetham scored two tries for Cardiff, while wing Tom Bowen added another and fly‑half Ioan Lloyd contributed seven points.
- Leigh Halfpenny entered as a 78th‑minute replacement, marking his final appearance for Cardiff in this game.
- Stormers fell to third in the URC standings, risking loss of home‑field advantage in the knockout stages as Leinster chase second place.
- Cardiff rose to fourth place in the table, meaning they will host a quarter‑final only if they finish in the top four; otherwise they face an away match.
Why it matters: Cardiff's win locks in a URC play‑off berth and a place in next season's European Champions Cup, boosting club revenue and fan morale; Stormers slip to third, jeopardising home‑field advantage in the knockout stage.
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