Glasgow Warriors secured a decisive 40-17 victory over Cardiff in their latest match, propelling them to the top of the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings with only one round left in the regular season.

The Warriors showcased their strength early, with Jack Dempsey, Kyle Steyn, and Johnny Matthews all scoring in the first half, establishing a commanding 21-7 lead by halftime. Josh Adams managed to score Cardiff's only try in the first half, providing a brief glimmer of hope for the visitors.

In the second half, Matthews added another try to his tally, followed by efforts from Patrick Schickerling and Kyle Rowe. Although Cardiff managed to score through Danny Southworth and Jacob Beetham, their tries were mere consolation as Glasgow's dominance was clear throughout.

Key highlights of the match include:

• Glasgow's quick response after Cardiff's initial try, reasserting control with Matthews' rolling maul try.
• The Warriors' fourth try, also by Matthews, which secured them a crucial bonus point.
• Cardiff's struggle to maintain momentum, despite a late try from Beetham.

With Ulster's draw against the Stormers opening the door for Glasgow, the Warriors now head to Belfast next weekend, knowing that a bonus-point win would ensure them a first-place finish and home advantage in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Cardiff faces a challenging match against the Stormers in their final round, needing to secure a top-eight position to qualify for the playoffs.