Glasgow and Ulster play out thrilling draw in URC
George Horne's late penalty hits the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster play out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the United Rugby Championship.
In a thrilling draw, Glasgow Warriors and Ulster played out a 33-33 match in the United Rugby Championship (URC). Ulster, aiming for their maiden victory over Glasgow in over five years, took a 19-14 lead at halftime. However, Glasgow turned the tide with three tries in a nine-minute span, capitalizing on two Ulster players being sin-binned. Despite being down to 13 men, Glasgow's Juarno Augustus scored a try, equalized the score with Nathan Doak's conversion.
Ulster extended their lead to five points at halftime, thanks to Chay Mullins' debut try and Murphy's conversion. However, Ulster's indiscipline cost them as Ben Carson was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle on McDowall, leaving them with 13 men. Glasgow capitalized on this, scoring a try from Jamie Dobie and Horne added a third conversion to extend their lead to 12 points.
Despite Carson returning, Glasgow extended their advantage with a Rowe try, and Horne converted. Ulster managed to nearly pull ahead again, but Glasgow's Sam Talakai scored a try, reducing the margin to two points. Horne further narrowed the gap with a third conversion.
With Carson back, Glasgow once again extended their lead, but Ulster continued to press. The hosts were then reduced to 13 men as Rory Darge and Talakai were sent to the sin bin. Augustus scored the final try for Glasgow, and Doak converted, but Horne's penalty hit the upright. The chaotic final minutes concluded with the score tied at 33-33, marking a thrilling draw between the two sides.
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