Connacht Rugby enter the URC quarterfinals with momentum and belief.
Stuart Lancaster’s side closed the regular season with wins over Munster, Edinburgh and DHL Stormers while proving they can compete away from home against elite opposition.
Their only loss in the last five away URC fixtures came against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Now comes the biggest challenge of all: a trip to Scotstoun Stadium to face top-seeded Glasgow Warriors.
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Connacht have not won in Scotland against Glasgow since 2010, but they already beat the Warriors earlier this season at Dexcom Stadium and have developed into one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the league.
Sean Jansen scored 10 tries during the regular season and remains one of the best back-row finishers in the competition. Sam Gilbert has also emerged as one of the URC’s most reliable kickers with an 85.71% success rate. That doesn't include veteran Irish national team starts like Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham.
The key for Connacht will be slowing Glasgow’s tempo.
When the Warriors dominate possession and play at speed, they overwhelm teams quickly. Connacht must win collisions, force kicking exchanges and capitalize on every scoring opportunity.
If they can keep the match tight into the final quarter, pressure could shift toward the top seed.
The challenge is enormous, but Connacht have already shown this season they are capable of beating anyone in the URC.
United Rugby Championship Playoffs Round 1 Schedule
May 29, 2026
- 1:45 PM CT: Glasgow Warriors vs. Connacht Rugby, Scotstoun Stadium (Glasgow)
May 30, 2026
- 6:00 AM CT: Vodacom Bulls vs. Munster Rugby, Loftus Versfeld (Pretoria)
May 30, 2026
- 8:30 PM CT: DHL Stormers vs. Cardiff Rugby, DHL Stadium (Cape Town)
May 30, 2026
- 2:00 PM CT: Leinster Rugby vs. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions, Aviva Stadium (Dublin)
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