Glasgow 33 - 21 Connacht

Full time

29 May 2026

United Rugby Championship

Stage: QF Round 19

Scotstoun Stadium

Glasgow vs Connacht head to head

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The Glasgow Warriors defeated Connacht Rugby 33-21 in an engaging URC clash at Scotstoun Stadium. Connacht struck first with a try from Prendergast, followed by a conversion from Gilbert, taking an early 7-0 lead. Glasgow responded quickly, with Schickerling scoring a try and Horne adding the conversion to level the match. The Warriors maintained their momentum, with Steyn and McKay both crossing the line before the half-time break, leading 19-7 at halftime. After the break, Heffernan brought Connacht closer with a try, but Glasgow's Oguntibeju and Steyn extended their lead further. Gilbert's penalty goals kept Connacht in contention, but Horne's consistent kicking and playmaking proved decisive for Glasgow. The Warriors secured a strong home victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience against a spirited Connacht side.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 16.2°C (Feels like 13.4°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 19.2 km/h, gusting to 41.4 km/h Humidity: 65% Cloud Cover: 41%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
3'

Try

Cian Prendergast · Connacht

0 - 5
4'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

0 - 7
9'

Try

Patrick Schickerling · Glasgow

5 - 7
10'

Conversion

George Horne · Glasgow

7 - 7
13'

Yellow Card

Sam Illo · Connacht
23'

Yellow Card Complete

Sam Illo · Connacht
Halftime 7 - 7
Second Half
44'

Try

Kyle Steyn · Glasgow

12 - 7
45'

Conversion

George Horne · Glasgow

14 - 7
45'

Substitution

Gregor Hiddleston on for Johnny Matthews · Glasgow
48'

Substitution

Finlay Bealham on for Sam Illo · Connacht
48'

Substitution

Dave Heffernan on for Dylan Tierney-Martin · Connacht
48'

Substitution

Peter Dooley on for Billy Bohan · Connacht
48'

Substitution

Sean Naughton on for Shayne Bolton · Connacht
53'

Substitution

Matthew Devine on for Ben Murphy · Connacht
53'

Substitution

Sean O'Brien on for Paul Boyle · Connacht
54'

Try

Josh McKay · Glasgow

19 - 7
55'

Conversion

George Horne · Glasgow

21 - 7
59'

Substitution

Olujare Oguntibeju on for Scott Cummings · Glasgow
59'

Substitution

Sione Vailanu on for Rory Darge · Glasgow
59'

Substitution

Rory Sutherland on for Patrick Schickerling · Glasgow
59'

Substitution

Sam Talakai on for Zander Fagerson · Glasgow
60'

Substitution

Hugh Gavin on for Josh Ioane · Connacht
62'

Substitution

Joe Joyce on for Josh Murphy · Connacht
63'

Try

Dave Heffernan · Connacht

21 - 12
63'

Yellow Card

Alex Samuel · Glasgow
64'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

21 - 14
64'

Substitution

Ben Murphy on for Hugh Gavin · Connacht
67'

Try

Olujare Oguntibeju · Glasgow

26 - 14
68'

Conversion

George Horne · Glasgow

28 - 14
68'

Substitution

Jack Oliver on for George Horne · Glasgow
71'

Try

Finlay Bealham · Connacht

28 - 21
71'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Connacht

28 - 16
73'

Try

Kyle Steyn · Glasgow

33 - 21
73'

Yellow Card Complete

Alex Samuel · Glasgow
74'

Substitution

Ollie Smith on for Josh McKay · Glasgow
74'

Substitution

Euan Ferrie on for Jack Dempsey · Glasgow
75'

Substitution

Sam Illo on for Finlay Bealham · Connacht
Fulltime 33 - 21

Player ratings

Glasgow

15 Josh McKay 8.1
14 Kyle Steyn 9.4
13 Stafford McDowall 7.3
12 Sione Tuipulotu 7.5
11 Kyle Rowe 6.5
10 Dan Lancaster 7.6
9 George Horne 7.9
1 Patrick Schickerling 7.4
2 Johnny Matthews 7.9
3 Zander Fagerson 7.5
4 Scott Cummings 7.4
5 Alex Samuel 6.2
6 Matt Fagerson 7.5
7 Rory Darge 8.1
8 Jack Dempsey 7.9
16 Gregor Hiddleston 6.8
17 Rory Sutherland 6.1
18 Sam Talakai 6.8
19 Olujare Oguntibeju 7.7
20 Euan Ferrie –
21 Sione Vailanu 6.5
22 Jack Oliver 6.2
23 Ollie Smith –

Connacht

15 Sam Gilbert 6.2
14 Shane Jennings 5.5
13 John Devine 5.8
12 Bundee Aki 6.9
11 Shayne Bolton 5.9
10 Josh Ioane 6.8
9 Ben Murphy 6.1
1 Billy Bohan 6.3
2 Dylan Tierney-Martin 7.7
3 Sam Illo 5.1
4 Josh Murphy 7.1
5 Darragh Murray 7.1
6 Cian Prendergast 8.4
7 Shamus Hurley-Langton 6.8
8 Paul Boyle 7.9
16 Dave Heffernan 6.8
17 Peter Dooley 6.1
18 Finlay Bealham 6.6
19 Joe Joyce 5.9
20 Sean O'Brien 6.1
21 Matthew Devine 6.6
22 Hugh Gavin –
23 Sean Naughton 6.0