URC — Saturday 09 May 2026

Glasgow Warriors comfortably dismantled Cardiff Rugby, winning 40-17 at Scotstoun. The final whistle sealed a tough weekend for the Welsh side, who now face a major uphill battle to keep their play-off aspirations alive. The Warriors secured the lead early when Jack Dempsey scored the initial try, setting the tone for a blowout victory.

Midway through the first half, the host side’s hopes were lifted when Kyle Steyn scored a standout try from 30 metres out. George Horne contributed two conversions, getting the 2024 champions to 14 points. While Josh Adams pulled a try back for the visitors from a five-metre penalty move, Johnny Matthews provided the major momentum shift, scoring the first of his two vital driving line-out tries to push the score to 21-7 at the break.

The second half saw the Warriors extend their dominance. Matthews restored the 14-point cushion with a brace of tries, followed by Danny Southworth adding a crucial second try for the home side. Attempts from Cardiff, including a third try from Jacob Beetham, could not close the immense gap, which was eventually stretched to 40-12. The blowout victory ensures the Warriors top the table, while Cardiff must now wait and see how their direct rivals fare over the coming days.