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Bulls rally from 18 points down to edge Glasgow in URC semi-final

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Bulls rally from 18 points down to edge Glasgow in URC semi-final
Summary

In a dramatic URC play-off semi-final at Murrayfield on June 6, the Bulls recovered from an 18-point deficit to defeat Glasgow Warriors 22-21. Glasgow started strong with tries from Kyle Steyn and a penalty try, leading 21-10 at halftime. However, the Bulls mounted a comeback in the second half with scoring from Johan Grobbelaar, Embrose Papier, and Francois Klopper to shift the momentum. Despite several missed penalty attempts from Handre Pollard late in the match, the Bulls held on for victory. They will advance to their fourth URC Grand Final on June 20, facing either Leinster or Stormers.

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  • •Glasgow led 21-10 at halftime with three tries.
  • •Bulls scored 19 unanswered points in the second half.
  • •Handre Pollard missed three penalty attempts late in the game.
  • •Glasgow will not compete for silverware this season.
  • •Bulls will play in the URC Grand Final on June 20.
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  • 3:11 PMBBC Sport — Glasgow stunned by Bulls fightback in URC semi-final
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Glasgow Warriors endure more heartbreak as the Bulls recover from an 18-point deficit to win their URC play-off semi-final.

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