Glasgow beat Cardiff to move top of URC table
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- Glasgow Warriors secured a 40‑17 bonus‑point win over Cardiff Rugby, moving to the top of the URC with one round remaining.
- Jack Dempsey scored a first‑half try as part of a trio (with Kyle Steyn and Johnny Matthews) that gave Glasgow a 21‑7 halftime lead.
- Johnny Matthews added a second try in the second half, while Patrick Schickerling and Kyle Rowe also crossed, completing Glasgow’s five‑try haul.
- Franco Smith praised the team’s determination and named George Horne as player of the match, while acknowledging work remains.
- Corniel van Zyl admitted Cardiff were out‑classed and stressed the need for a win in the final round to secure a top‑eight playoff spot.
Why it matters: Glasgow secure the top seed and home‑field advantage for the URC playoffs, boosting ticket revenue and sponsor exposure, while Cardiff must win their last game to stay in the top eight, risking a missed postseason and associated financial loss.
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