Glasgow Warriors claim top spot in United Rugby Championship table after bonus-point win over Zebre. The Scottish team edged past Parma-based side, Zebre 26-21 in a hard-fought contest that showcased the dominance of Glasgow's forward pack.
The visitors went into the lead midway through the first half with Franco Carrera scoring their only try before Glasgow responded with a penalty try to take an 8-point advantage. Their prop, Gregor Hiddleston, then scored twice from lineout mauls at the start of the second half to extend their lead to 14 points.
However, Zebre continued to fight back after the break and narrowed the deficit when Giulio Bertaccini touched down under the posts. The hosts were dealt a further blow when Adam Hastings was sin-binned for a reckless tackle but Glasgow took full advantage when he returned from the bin to score a bonus-point try in the corner.
Despite a late scare when Lorenzo Pani intercepted a loose ball, Glasgow controlled the remainder of the game and emerged victorious in what was a scrappy contest that saw both teams play periods without their full contingent due to yellow cards. The win marked an eighth consecutive victory for Glasgow Warriors, who now sit top of the league table by three points from Stormers, having played a game more.
The visitors went into the lead midway through the first half with Franco Carrera scoring their only try before Glasgow responded with a penalty try to take an 8-point advantage. Their prop, Gregor Hiddleston, then scored twice from lineout mauls at the start of the second half to extend their lead to 14 points.
However, Zebre continued to fight back after the break and narrowed the deficit when Giulio Bertaccini touched down under the posts. The hosts were dealt a further blow when Adam Hastings was sin-binned for a reckless tackle but Glasgow took full advantage when he returned from the bin to score a bonus-point try in the corner.
Despite a late scare when Lorenzo Pani intercepted a loose ball, Glasgow controlled the remainder of the game and emerged victorious in what was a scrappy contest that saw both teams play periods without their full contingent due to yellow cards. The win marked an eighth consecutive victory for Glasgow Warriors, who now sit top of the league table by three points from Stormers, having played a game more.