Franco Smith rugby player
Franco Smith rugby player

Franco Smith

29th Jul 1972 1.83m/89kg Head Coach

Fagerson to reach century in European opener

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Fagerson will become the 55th player to reach 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors when he takes to the field this weekend, after the Scotland international was selected to start in tomorrow...

Match Preview: DHL Stormers v Zebre Parma

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers are reinforced by the return of World Cup winning Springboks Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse and Deon Fourie as they look to bounce back from four straight defeats on tour in Europe. Key...

Warriors team named for Munster challenge

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A starting XV containing 10 internationals will make the trip to Musgrave Park for a date with the defending champions this weekend, as Glasgow Warriors take on Munster in round seven of the BKT...

Glasgow Warriors support act Sean Kennedy takes centre stage

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

GOOD THINGS do, indeed, sometimes come in threes, as Sean Kennedy will testify. The 32-year-old scrum-half added gloss to an eventful period in his life by marking his return to the Glasgow Warriors starting...

Match Report: Glasgow Warriors 33 - 20 Ulster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A brace off the bench from Johnny Matthews and scores from Sean Kennedy, George Turner and Kyle Rowe secured all five points under the Saturday night lights, the Warrior Nation rising to acclaim their...

Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Second hosts third in this battle of two BKT URC pacesetters, with both teams having won four of their first five matches. Giving his thoughts, Glasgow head coach Franco Smith said: “Ulster are...

Match Preview: Emirates Lions v Zebre Parma

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions are back on home soil in Johannesburg, with skipper Marius Louw saying they have grown as a group from their four weeks on the road in Europe. They beat the Scarlets 24-23 and picked...

Dempsey starts as Afshar set for debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Dempsey will make his return to Glasgow Warriors action under the Saturday night lights, as the Scotland international starts at number eight for the visit of Ulster to Scotstoun tomorrow night. The...

Zebre Parma secure late draw with Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy. Replacement lock Leonard Krumov touched...

Turner returns as Williamson in line for potential debut

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Turner will make his first appearance for Glasgow Warriors since returning from representing Scotland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after being selected to start in tomorrow night’s Scottish-Italian...