Stormers Knocked Out of United Rugby Championship Quarterfinal by Glasgow Warriors

The Stormers‘ journey in the United Rugby Championship came to an end as they faced a 27-10 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. The match marked the Stormers’ first playoff game away from home, with Glasgow Warriors securing a spot in the semifinals.

The first half was a battle of attrition, with Stormers missing key penalty kicks and trailing 6-0 at halftime. Glasgow Warriors, on the other hand, capitalized on their opportunities to maintain the lead going into the break.

In the second half, the Stormers showed signs of resurgence, with winger Ben Loader scoring the first try for the visitors after a brilliant offload from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. However, missed conversions from Manie Libbok hindered the Stormers’ chances of taking the lead.

Glasgow Warriors responded with tries from Sebastian Cancelliere and Henco Venter, taking control of the game and extending their lead. Despite a late try from Ross Thompson for Glasgow, the Stormers could not overcome the deficit, succumbing to a 27-10 defeat.

Man of the match George Horne‘s exceptional performance in controlling the game and accurate goal-kicking played a pivotal role in Glasgow Warriors’ victory. The defeat marks the end of the Stormers’ campaign in the United Rugby Championship.