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Glasgow Warriors Rally to Beat Toulouse 28-21 in Champions Cup

Published 18 December 2025

Glasgow Warriors staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Toulouse 28-21 in the Investec Champions Cup at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night, overcoming a 21-0 halftime deficit to secure a bonus-point victory and top Pool 1.

The six-time European champions appeared poised for a comfortable win in the first half, capitalizing on swirling winds and driving rain that hampered Glasgow's handling and territorial game. Toulouse struck early when Antoine Dupont, making his first start in nine months following a knee injury, scored after seven minutes from a slick backline move involving lock Thibaud Flament. Four minutes later, center Kalvin Gourgues crossed for the second try, with Dupont's pass appearing forward but upheld by referee Matthew Carley and the television match official. Gourgues added his second just before the break, linking with fullback Thomas Ramos and wing Ange Capuozzo to extend the lead. A last-gasp try-saving tackle by Glasgow scrum-half Jamie Dobie on Capuozzo prevented further damage, as Toulouse's wing was ruled in touch.

With the wind now at their backs in the second half, Glasgow ignited a turnaround that produced four unanswered tries in 29 minutes. Fullback...

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