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Warriors stun leaders Cardiff

23/11/2007

Magners League leaders Cardiff suffered a shock 17-5 defeat to Glasgow at Hughenden.

The Blues were undone by a stunning display from Gordon Parks, who scored a try and kicked three penalties and a drop goal for the home side.

Cardiff's only contribution was a try by Rhys Williams in the first-half.

The win for Glasgow sees them move up to third while the Blues remain top of the table.

Elsewhere, Leinster kept the pressure at the top of the table with a 26-19 win over Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

The visitors, who led 17-12 at the break, touched down twice through Shane Horgan and Robert Kearney.

Argentinean Felipe Contepomi guided Leinster to victory with four penalties and two conversions.

Welsh side Ospreys scored a try from Gareth Owen while Shaun Connor kicked three penalties, a drop goal, and a conversion.

The result sees Leinster climb to join Llanelli Scarlets in second place while Ospreys stay in sixth spot.

Elsewhere, Ulster scored three tries to beat Connacht 30-13 in the basement battle at the Galway Sportsground.

The visitors, who led 6-3 in a tight first-half, were led by tries from Kieron Dawson, Carlo del Fava, and Roger Wilson.

Connacht scored a second-half try from Daniel Riordan while Tim Donnelly and Andy Dunne both slotted over penalties.

The result sees Connacht replace their Irish rivals at the foot of the Magners League.