Play-off blow for Ulster after heavy defeat in Glasgow

Warriors too strong for Dan McFarland's side in vital PRO14 game

Glasgow v Ulster
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 6th Apr 2019
Last updated 6th Apr 2019

Ulster's hopes of sealing a PRO14 play-off spot took a turn for the worse in Glasgow last night (Friday).

Dan McFarland's side lost 30-7 to the Warriors who clinched a bonus point and big step closer to a play-off berth of their own.

The hosts were strong throughout - although it was Ulster who picked up the first points on the board when Rob Herring (pictured below) crossed the line for the opening try.

Rob Herring Ulster

The win means Glasgow stay top of Conference A, three points ahead of Munster.

But Ulster have it all to do if they are make the play-offs.

While they remain second in Conference B for now, this could all change if Benetton beat Leinster on Saturday.

Ulster then meet fourth-place Edinburgh next week in what will be a vital clash - with only two games left