Captain James Tavernier led Rangers to a dominant 8-0 victory over Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup, scoring a first-half hat-trick at Ibrox. The result exorcised last year's shock defeat to the same opponents, with Rangers now unbeaten in ten domestic matches under manager Danny Rohl.

The rout featured goals from new signings Ryan Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani, both scoring their first for the club. Naderi opened the scoring with a header from Tavernier's corner before the captain's treble, which included a penalty, put the game beyond doubt by halftime. Five of Rangers' eight goals came from set-pieces, highlighting the impact of set-piece coach Scott Fry.

Rangers' transformation since last season's early exit has been remarkable. The club has undergone three managerial changes, 18 signings, and a takeover, yet now stands poised for a league and cup double. The victory sets up a quarter-final clash following Stenhousemuir v Falkirk, with Rangers' next league fixtures against Motherwell and Hearts live on Sky Sports. Tavernier's performance underscored his importance as Rangers' top scorer with 13 goals this season.

Quick Fact: Rangers scored 21 set-piece goals this season, including five against Queen's Park.