Glasgow's Champions Cup Hopes Dashed by Toulon in Quarter-Final

The Glasgow Warriors' bid to reach their maiden Investec Champions Cup semi-final was thwarted by a 22-19 defeat to RC Toulon at Scotstoun. Despite being favourites due to their strong home record and Toulon's domestic struggles, Franco Smith's side fell short. Toulon, three-time European champions, secured a spot in the last four against either Leinster or Sale with a hard-fought win. Glasgow made a late change before kickoff, replacing Max Williamson with Macenzzie Duncan on the bench. The home team took an early lead after Toulon racked up penalties in their own 22, with Alex Samuel and Ben Afshar combining to send Stafford McDowall over for the first try. Toulon quickly responded through Jeremy Sinzelle and Gael Drean. A trademark Kyle Steyn run put Glasgow back in Toulon territory, but Sione Tuipulotu was held up just short. Toulon's ill-discipline led to Junior Kpoku being yellow-carded, and Glasgow capitalized with Ollie Smith scoring. The hosts soon found themselves on the back foot, with Jean-Baptiste Gros scoring to level the score at 12-12. Toulon took the lead through Melvyn Jaminet and Drean, but Glasgow regained it in the second half with Gregor Hiddleston scoring. Toulon eventually broke through with Nacho Brex scoring, and despite a late Glasgow flurry, they sealed the win. Meanwhile, Leinster Rugby trounced Sale Sharks 43-13 to book their semi-final spot against Toulon, with six tries, including a 10th-minute effort from Dan Sheehan and a second from Hugo Keenan after the restart.