Head-to-Head: Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls

Glasgow Warriors return to Scottish Gas Murrayfield this weekend looking to book a place in the BKT United Rugby Championship Final, as Franco Smith’s squad prepare to face the Vodacom Bulls in a mouthwatering semi-final clash. Tickets are on sale NOW

With two of the competition’s most consistent teams meeting for a place in the decider, the numbers and recent history point towards a fiercely contested encounter in the Scottish capital.

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Recent Form

The Warriors arrive in Edinburgh having won four of their last six URC matches. Victories over Benetton Rugby (31-10), Cardiff Rugby (40-17), Ulster (26-22) and Connacht (33-21) helped secure a home semi-final, while defeats away to the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions and DHL Stormers represent their only setbacks in that run.

Glasgow Warriors last six URC matches

• W v Benetton Rugby (31-10)
• L v Fidelity SecureDrive Lions (12-54)
• L v DHL Stormers (12-48)
• W v Cardiff Rugby (40-17)
• W v Ulster (26-22)
• W v Connacht (33-21)

The Vodacom Bulls travel north in formidable form, having won each of their last six league fixtures. Successive victories over Munster, Dragons RFC, Scarlets, Zebre Parma, Benetton Rugby and Munster again have underlined the Pretoria outfit’s credentials as title contenders.

Vodacom Bulls last six URC matches

• W v Munster (34-31)
• W v Dragons RFC (47-7)
• W v Scarlets (23-21)
• W v Zebre Parma (54-19)
• W v Benetton Rugby (45-19)
• W v Munster (45-14)

Semi-final Experience

Saturday’s match marks Glasgow Warriors’ third consecutive appearance in a URC semi-final. The Warriors reached the final four in 2024 and 2025, defeating Munster in Limerick on the way to lifting the 2023/24 championship title before narrowly missing out on a return to the final last season.

Overall, Glasgow have appeared in twelve URC semi-finals. Their only home defeats at this stage of the competition came against the Scarlets in May 2018 and Ulster in November 2003.

The Bulls, meanwhile, are making their third Vodacom URC semi-final appearance and boast a perfect record at this stage of the competition, progressing to the final in each of their previous appearances.

Head-to-Head Record

The two clubs have met seven times in all competitions since the South African sides joined the URC, with Glasgow holding a narrow advantage.

Overall record

• Glasgow Warriors wins: 4
• Vodacom Bulls wins: 3

Recent meetings have produced some memorable contests, with home advantage often proving decisive.

History at Stake

The Warriors have fond memories of playing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and will be aiming to continue that tradition this weekend. The Bulls, however, arrive as one of the competition’s most dangerous sides and with the confidence that comes from a six-match winning streak.

With Glasgow seeking a return to the URC Final and the Bulls chasing another appearance in the championship showpiece, all the ingredients are in place for a compelling semi-final battle in front of the Warrior Nation.

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Match Details
Fixture: Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls
Competition: BKT United Rugby Championship Semi-final
Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield
Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
Assistant Referees: Eoghan Cross (IRFU), Robbie Jenkinson (IRFU)
TMO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)

One place in the Grand Final awaits.