Weekend Update

• 9 Dec 2019

A famous win in France, the Warrior Nation turn out in force and a Try of the Round nomination - catch up with everything from a big weekend in La Rochelle with the latest Weekend Update.

Warriors win thriller in La Rochelle

It was a game that shredded the nerves of the Warrior Nation, but it was Dave Rennie’s men that were singing on Saturday night after edging a titanic tussle in La Rochelle.

Dave Rennie’s men overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 27-24 victory at the Stade Marcel Deflandre, with Callum Gibbins, Niko Matawalu and Kyle Steyn all crossing in a vital win for the Warriors’ quarter-final aspirations.

It’s all over in La Rochelle! What a win! pic.twitter.com/eB8QsuD7FJ
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

REPORT | Glasgow Warriors claimed victory in a frenetic match in La Rochelle this afternoon, as two moments of attacking brilliance proved decisive in a 27-24 win over the Top14 side.

Read: https://t.co/gewwxQpwze pic.twitter.com/5t7lj3tn5O
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

That winning feeling ? pic.twitter.com/KbolYFvdMs
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

Thank you to everyone who made it across to support. For those who couldn’t 7days and we get to rip in back at Scotstoun with everything still to play for ???? . Great toughed out win from the boys. https://t.co/S5dr1Rrl6m
— Ali Price (@AlistairPrice) December 7, 2019

✅ New contract
✅ First #ChampionsCup try
✅ Away win in France

What a week it has been for @kylesteyn ? pic.twitter.com/nx4Kg13f80
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

Some grind out that was from the boys today, special mention to all the traveling fans that made it down to La Rochelle! Awesome ?? https://t.co/ot5mfwZGj4
— kyle steyn (@kylesteyn) December 7, 2019

Stop that, @NMatawalu! ?

The Fijian with an unbelievable intercept try for @GlasgowWarriors ?#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/l4VXEF71XY
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) December 7, 2019

? WATCH | Dave Rennie, Callum Gibbins and Kyle Steyn spoke to us after yesterday’s #ChampionsCup win over La Rochelle. pic.twitter.com/TvRPO67XRU
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 8, 2019

? Here are the stats from yesterday’s win in La Rochelle, powered by Opta and brought to you by @Kube_NET pic.twitter.com/VhsCPtlB1L
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 8, 2019

Splash down ?@CraigWatsonpix delivering the goods pic.twitter.com/Ocvy1CKScP
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 8, 2019

? Dave Rennie following yesterday’s win in France.

Read more ? https://t.co/DFdg5hAF0q pic.twitter.com/zQ1E52jT1n
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 8, 2019

There are now 3 players tied at the top of the European try scoring charts for @GlasgowWarriors.

A stunning interception score against La Rochelle means @NMatawalu joins @DTHVDM and Tommy Hayes on 10 tries. #WeAreWarriors https://t.co/Bx1BXtI1Z4
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) December 7, 2019

Just about got his breath back, and I suspect that smile will be staying for a while pic.twitter.com/VU8Z8CQ3n3
— Mark Palmer (@MarkPalmerST) December 7, 2019

A remarkable win yesterday for @GlasgowWarriors. With 40 minutes on the clock they were 12 points down against La Rochelle with the scoreboard showing 18-6. Only once in the club’s history have they overturned a bigger deficit to win a @ChampionsCup match. #WeAreWarriors
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) December 8, 2019

Try of the Round nod for Steyn

In addition to his new contract and match-winning try, Kyle Steyn had yet another reason to celebrate Saturday’s victory.

The Scotland 7s star’s score is in the running for the Heineken Champions Cup Try of the Round, with supporters able to vote via the competition’s official website.

5️⃣ fantastic finishes up for #HeinekenChampionsCup Try of the Round:

? @ASMOfficiel‘s Alexandre Lapandry
? @leinsterrugby‘s @JamesLowe_03
? @SaintsRugby‘s @a_tuala23
⚪️ @UlsterRugby‘s @sean_reidy7
? @GlasgowWarriors‘ @kylesteyn

✅ VOTE NOW ➡️ https://t.co/7kbfYhvpyj pic.twitter.com/lLoGwznC4D
— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) December 9, 2019

⚔️?️ Hands up if you’re surprised to see @kylesteyn‘s try nominated for #HeinekenChampionsCup Try of the Round.

No?

Us neither – go and vote for his try at the link below! ? https://t.co/LnyY7SLB7l
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 9, 2019

What a finish @kylesteyn I would be exhausted after that ? https://t.co/SILDaNVa5j
— Oli Kebble (@olikebble) December 7, 2019

A beeeeeeeautttttty of a score for @kylesteyn and @GlasgowWarriors yesterday ?

Comeback complete ? four points ?

pic.twitter.com/qB3zEmkceD

— PRO14 RUGBY (@PRO14Official) December 8, 2019

#Repost @glasgowwarriors with @get_repost
・・・#Repost @ChampionsCup Click the link in bio to vote for Kyle’s try ?
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Contender number 5️⃣ A delightful kick-pass from @adamhastings96 and then the pure SPEED of… https://t.co/19GAW0mlCK
— Rory Steyn (@RorySteyn11) December 9, 2019

Warrior Nation out in force

Despite industrial action causing havoc for supporters looking to make the trip to La Rochelle, the Warrior Nation once again showed just why they’re so highly regarded across Europe.

Turning up in numbers at the Stade Marcel Deflandre, the Glasgow fans certainly made themselves heard in support of their team.

Thank you to the hundreds of supporters who travelled to La Rochelle to support us today. We were sorry to hear that a lot of supporters couldn’t get there due to the industrial action but those who did travel certainly made themselves heard ?#WarriorNation pic.twitter.com/ujgyx5zmVK
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

Here we go! Bonne chance @GlasgowWarriors!! @ChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/K5hfhq07no
— Ciorstaidh (@KirstGW) December 7, 2019

Coffee, beer & sharing stories at the General Humbert’s pic.twitter.com/ewbnWQTJl8
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) December 7, 2019

Great evening at the General Humbert’s as the remnant #WarriorNation gathered to watch rugby then sing & dance the night away with Oasis tribute band pic.twitter.com/0eaEvbBXXb
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) December 6, 2019

A fantastic atmosphere there lads, my voice has definately been left in La Rochelle !
— Debbie (@Dansanegnswn) December 8, 2019

Famous Grouse Fan Zone officially launched

It wasn’t just in La Rochelle that the Warrior Nation turned up in numbers – the Famous Grouse Fan Zone at The Old Schoolhouse was officially launched on Saturday afternoon, with an incredible atmosphere at the Woodlands Road venue.

A large number of supporters have turned up at The Old Schoolhouse in Glasgow to watch our game in @thefamousgrouse Fan Zone. pic.twitter.com/XVg0Tb0b84
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 7, 2019

Appreciate the kind words mate. Was a good time meeting everyone & hanging out yesterday ??
— Ratu Tagive (@rtagive) December 8, 2019

For your viewing pleasure

Want to re-live the match in the comfort of your own home? Catch up with the highlights now:

? Catch up with the highlights from Saturday’s 27 – 24 victory over La Rochelle pic.twitter.com/UckkXKk0N2
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 9, 2019