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Glasgow upset Biarritz in Heineken Cup

Dan Parks kicked Glasgow to an upset 9-6 win over Biarritz in an error-strewn European Cup clash on Sunday, while pre-tournament favorites Stade Francais eked out a 12-6 win over the doughty Cardiff Blues.

Parks, the Australian-born Scotland outside-half, booted three first-half penalties to two either side of half-time from Julien Dupuy to ensure Glasgow's second win in their European campaign.

The Scottish province then mounted a staunch rearguard defense against a fierce late Biarritz onslaught to leapfrog the French club into second spot in Pool 4, with Saracens topping the group.

Glasgow coach Sean Lineen hailed his team's stubborn defensive display and insisted they would not be going to France for the return next weekend on a damage limitation mission.

In squall-like conditions in Paris, Stade Francais spent almost the whole of the second half camped in their own 22m area fending off drive after drive by a Xavier Rush-inspired Cardiff pack.

Stade's victory was the sole success on Sunday for French clubs, with Perpignan suffering a 24-16 away loss to London Irish.

The exiles fought back from a 9-8 half-time deficit to beat the Catalans.
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