Glasgow Warriors Stun Munster to Reach URC Final
In a thrilling BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final, Glasgow Warriors have upset the reigning champions Munster with a 17-10 victory at Thomond Park. The win sends the Warriors to their first URC final since 2019, where they will face the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria next Saturday.
Despite losing two players to the sin bin, the resilient Glasgow side made the most of their limited scoring opportunities to end Munster’s 10-match winning streak. Captain Kyle Steyn’s opportunistic try in the 23rd minute, when teammate Richie Gray was in the bin, gave the visitors a 7-3 lead at halftime, with Munster’s sole response coming from a Jack Crowley penalty.
The second half saw Glasgow continue to frustrate the hosts, who had dominated possession and territory. Sebastian Cancelliere’s try in the 50th minute extended the Warriors’ advantage to 14-3 before Antoine Frisch crossed the line to bring Munster within four points. However, a red card to Alex Nankivell and a late penalty from Glasgow’s George Horne sealed the historic win for the Scottish side.
“This victory sets up an intriguing final between Glasgow and the Bulls, as the former look to claim their first URC title.”
The match showcased the Warriors’ ability to box clever and capitalize on their limited opportunities, despite facing the daunting task of taking on the defending champions on their home turf.
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