Weekend Update

• 29 Mar 2021

Finishing with a flourish, drama in Paris and milestone performances - catch up with everything from the past weekend in the latest Weekend Update.

Bonus-point secured

Glasgow Warriors finished the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season in style on Saturday, running in six tries for a 46-25 victory over Benetton at Scotstoun.

The result sees Danny Wilson’s men secure fourth place in Conference A, as they await confirmation on the structure of next season’s EPCR competitions.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

REPORT | George Horne was one of six different try scorers as Glasgow Warriors finished the 2020/21 #PRO14Rugby campaign in style this afternoon, claiming a 46-25 win over Benetton.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

How excited are you to see these two link up today?

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Our Live Match Centre is up and running for today’s game – click the link to follow the build-up and action as it happens from Scotstoun!
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

Perfect timing ?

Nick Grigg strikes on the stroke of half-time to put @GlasgowWarriors firmly in the lead ?

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#️⃣ #GLAvBEN
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— PRO14 RUGBY (@PRO14Official) March 27, 2021

56′ | TRY!!! From the lineout Fotu carries hard powering up to the the five metre line. Niko picks from the ruck and goes over for Glasgow’s third of the night. Ross adds the extras

? Follow the game in our match centre for live commentary: https://t.co/xYYNI25qlS pic.twitter.com/NlTETPYM87
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

Welcome back ?

After a long period out of action through injury, George Horne returns to the fray to score @GlasgowWarriors‘ bonus point try ?

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— PRO14 RUGBY (@PRO14Official) March 27, 2021

? Match Stats powered by Opta from yesterday’s victory over Benetton, brought to you by @kube_net.

Relive the action at our Match Centre ?
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 28, 2021

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George Horne scoring tries off ambitious support lines
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— Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast (@thistlerugbypod) March 27, 2021

Great experience making my @PremierSportsTV commentary day-boo alongside mullet enthusiast and all-round top bloke, John Barclay.

Some big displays in Glasgow ranks, especially Ioane, Lokotui and Thompson.

Hope those watching enjoyed the coverage ? pic.twitter.com/257AgjF6JE
— Jamie Lyall (@JLyall93) March 27, 2021

We’re pleased to conclude our Guinness PRO14 campaign with a win. Though we couldn’t have you with us at Scotstoun, thank you for your support! ? pic.twitter.com/BaOTnW9ICR
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

Ross Thompson looked like Beauden Barrett striding through.
— Kevin Steele (@GechoEcko) March 28, 2021

Hopefully be back there soon ?
— Lennox Richardson (@lennyrfc) March 28, 2021

Parisian delight for Scotland

It was a night to remember in the French capital for Scotland on Friday night, as Gregor Townsend’s charges produced a performance for the ages to end a 22-year wait for victory in Paris.

The men in blue came from behind to earn a 27-23 victory over their hosts, as eight Warriors added their weight to a memorable display.

Another historic win for Scotland on the eve of the 150th anniversary of international rugby.

A first win in Paris since 1999 ?#AsOne pic.twitter.com/3v6EFqShhH
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 26, 2021

The final moments in Paris… pic.twitter.com/mcRuN4x912
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 26, 2021

Scotland lift the Auld Alliance trophy at the Stade de France ?#AsOne pic.twitter.com/3DpesmUCr4
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 26, 2021

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 26, 2021

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— Scott Cummings (@scottcummings96) March 26, 2021

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— Ali Price (@AlistairPrice) March 26, 2021

Quite unbelievable but I’m so chuffed we got a break at the end there! Well done @Scotlandteam – incredible resilience
— Chris Cusiter (@chriscusiter) March 26, 2021

A wee bit, wee bit good…
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) March 26, 2021

Stat(s) 3:

Most match points by @Scotlandteam in a @SixNationsRugby championship (15);

Most tries scored by Scotland in a 6N (18);

Most points scored by Scotland in a 6N (138);

Best points difference for Scotland in a 6N (+47). #AsOne
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) March 28, 2021

Wilson earns 50th cap

Friday’s victory was all the sweeter for one Warrior, as Ryan Wilson came onto the pitch to earn his 50th cap for Scotland.

A late replacement for the injured Matt Fagerson in the matchday 23, it had been a long wait for the Glasgow skipper – his 49th cap had come at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

O Captain, our Captain! https://t.co/vogA5DGsdS
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 26, 2021

Congratulations to @ryanwilson89 who comes on to win his 50th cap for Scotland ?#FRAvSCO pic.twitter.com/DGrmsE9yIy
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 26, 2021

So pleased that Ryan got his 50th cap and what a game to get it – that one will live long in the memory #AuldAlliance #AsOne
— Caroline Sutherland (@CarolineSuther8) March 26, 2021

Couldn’t have a written it…… #50 pic.twitter.com/QMVT5YlBfe
— ryan wilson (@ryanwilson89) March 27, 2021

“What an incredible feeling and the boys dug in deep to win that game.”

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— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 27, 2021

Warriors milestones

A couple of Warriors also marked milestones over the weekend; Robbie Fergusson bade farewell to the club ahead of linking up with the Great Britain 7s squad prior to this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, James Scott did likewise as his loan spell from Worcester Warriors ended, and TJ Ioane picked up his first Player of the Match award in an all-action display.

There was also cause to celebrate for Hamish Bain, who put pen to paper on a new contract in the week leading up to the Benetton clash.

? After his last game for the club Robbie Fergusson spoke on the whistle about this afternoon’s victory over Benetton and his time at the Warriors.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️ ?️ pic.twitter.com/K8frAsOJQi
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

All the best for the Olympics enjoy
— John McWhirter (@jhn18153) March 28, 2021

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021

Guinness Player of the Match, @GlasgowWarriors‘ TJ Ioane, reacts after seeing his team score six tries to finish the season strongly as they kick-on into the next ?

#️⃣ #GLAvBEN
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— PRO14 RUGBY (@PRO14Official) March 27, 2021

✍️ Locked in

Second-rower Hamish Bain has capped off his debut season of professional rugby by signing a contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.#WhateverItTakes ⚔️?️
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 25, 2021

? Glasgow’s latest re-signing Hamish Bain is on this week’s episode of Warriors Weekly talking about his dance moves, his first season at the Warriors and his time at Stade Niçois Rugby.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 25, 2021

Get kitted out!

Don’t forget – there’s currently 50% off the entire 2020/21 Glasgow Warriors range over at Scottish Rugby Store!

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) March 27, 2021