From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
Glasgow boss thrilled by Champions Cup return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has admitted to being “excited” by his side’s return to the Champions Cup next season after a one-year absence. The Scottish region...
Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Glasgow went from ‘tough conversations’ to Challenge Cup final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn has revealed how he and his teammates promised a refreshed mindset ahead of this season, which has culminated in an EPCR Challenge Cup final. The Scottish...
Five players to leave Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will be moving on from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current campaign, after the club confirmed its list of leavers for 2022/23 The group will join Ryan Wilson –...
Richie Gray hits a century against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray will become the latest Glasgow Warriors centurion this weekend, after the second-rower was selected in the starting XV for tomorrow night’s BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final...
Dempsey hails Smith’s winning formula
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors back-row forward Jack Dempsey has saluted the mentality instilled by head coach Franco Smith after he guided the Scottish region to the EPCR Challenge Cup final. The BKT...
