Weekend Update

• 18 Nov 2019

A first European victory of the season, a fond farewell and Scotland Women return to Scotstoun - check out the latest Weekend Update.

Sharks downed at Scotstoun

Glasgow Warriors opened their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a victory on Saturday afternoon, holding off the challenge of Sale Sharks to claim a 13-7 win at Scotstoun.

DTH van der Merwe’s try and eight points from Adam Hastings gave Dave Rennie’s men all four points, as they go in search of a second consecutive appearance in the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition.

A hard-fought win at Scotstoun and we have our first four @ChampionsCup points in the bag ? pic.twitter.com/aK7Qb8EieP
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

36′ | TRY!!! DTH Van Der Merwe gets the first try of the game and his first try of the season! Adam Hastings adds the extras

? Follow the game in our live match centre: https://t.co/isIiXC3oAG pic.twitter.com/YV1qgcpvTA
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

Sam Johnson take a bow! ?

The Scotland centre with a sublime disguised pass and DTH Van Der Merwe isn’t going to miss from there…

A clinical @GlasgowWarriors try!#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/lO2eSRzSOU
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) November 16, 2019

?? Here are the stats from today’s win over @SaleSharksRugby, brought to you by @Kube_NET. pic.twitter.com/UhAnliEVvg
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

MATCH REPORT | Glasgow Warriors begin the 2019/20 @ChampionsCup with a win, grinding out a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Sale Sharks at Scotstoun.

Read: https://t.co/soMnJi0U6x pic.twitter.com/2lh134MMJH
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

A second consecutive Man of the Match performance from @adamhastings96 ? pic.twitter.com/ERhGk77Hrm
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

? “We know we can be better. We’ll have a beer tonight though, because we’re happy to get the win.”

Dave Rennie believes there is still more to come from his side after this afternoon’s opening @ChampionsCup victory over Sale Sharks.https://t.co/j0nlqBNvvH
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

Grateful to make my @ChampionsCup debut today & share it with my number one fan. Today was pretty special! pic.twitter.com/sSvEmuIZ5d
— Ratu Tagive (@rtagive) November 16, 2019

Try time ⚔️?️ pic.twitter.com/Qh1t5OjOrw
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 17, 2019

It’s good to be home! pic.twitter.com/FNa2lcqHpb
— ryan wilson (@ryanwilson89) November 16, 2019

Great work lads in a tough assignment!
— Doug L (@dougl84) November 16, 2019

His score just before half-time means that @DTHVDM is now @GlasgowWarriors equal top try scorer in the @ChampionsCup with 10. It might take you a while to guess who he is level with though. Clue – it’s not a winger…#WeAreWarriors
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) November 16, 2019

Up and running…

Enjoy your night Warrior Nation ? pic.twitter.com/3ErR48tdBs
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

Pump bows out

Saturday’s victory marked the end of an era for the club, as long-serving team manager John Manson waved goodbye to the Scotstoun crowd.

Warrior #59, the man affectionately referred to as Pump will take up a role with Old Glory DC ahead of the new Major League Rugby outfit’s debut in the competition.

Warrior #59
Team Manager
Always A Warrior

Thank you @johnjamesmanson for everything.#ThankYouPump pic.twitter.com/3uCynfbBCx
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

I take it they do bacon and egg bombs in Washington? Your questionable chat will be sorely missed!
— shade munro (@shademunro) November 17, 2019

The man is a legend
— Tommy Spinks (@tommyspinks678) November 16, 2019

?? @OldGloryDC
— Dom McKay (@dom_mckay1) November 16, 2019

John Manson’s last game as team manager @glasgowwarriors today. The amount he has done for the club is incredible, looking after players and staff through the good times and the tough ones. Thank you Pumps. ?? @… https://t.co/1REV37XSwq
— Alastair Kellock (@AlastairKellock) November 16, 2019

Legend. All the best @johnjamesmanson https://t.co/6wrc5JKJaQ
— George Horne (@george_horne10) November 16, 2019

Bloody hero, what a way to send this man off today? https://t.co/VpKCUdvNXu
— Adam Hastings (@adamhastings96) November 16, 2019

Bitter sweet today having to say goodbye to our team manager ‘Pump’. He’s a one of a kind individual who’ll be sorely missed. All the best in the next chapter mana @johnjamesmanson ?? https://t.co/yKCrggfGlv
— Ratu Tagive (@rtagive) November 16, 2019

From Scotland u18s all the way to now – 10 years later. Thanks for everything pump! And by the way it wasn’t me that ate all the protein bars. https://t.co/Kopy9spb9r
— Adam Ashe (@adamashe93) November 17, 2019

True Glasgow ledgend. Pump you’ll be missed big man ❤️ https://t.co/ZH9EbsSfCC
— Zander Fagerson (@ZanderFagerson) November 16, 2019

Words don’t do him justice. Best bloke and will be missed. ? https://t.co/lW3J24ac8I
— Matt Fagerson (@FagersonMatt) November 16, 2019

? @johnjamesmanson https://t.co/82OgyuQ6Rm
— Ruaridh Jackson (@ruaridh_jackson) November 16, 2019

Scotland Women open autumn campaign

Scotland Women opened their two-Test Autumn campaign with defeat on Sunday lunchtime, going down 17-3 to a physical Welsh side. Over 2,000 spectators packed into Scotstoun for the occasion, in what was Philip Doyle’s first home match in charge of the squad.

All the best to the @Scotlandteam women playing at Scotstoun today ⚡️?
— George Horne (@george_horne10) November 17, 2019

Get down if you can. Massive game, best of luck Ladies ✌? https://t.co/4zDbzytnBg
— Matt Fagerson (@FagersonMatt) November 17, 2019

Good luck to Scotland Women v Wales at Scotstoun today!

Tickets available from the stadium and online here ? https://t.co/ItOladeoeQ pic.twitter.com/h1txqyJKng
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 17, 2019

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? Abair brag a thug i dhan bhall!
? Scotland get on the board with a lovely penalty from Nelson@scotlandteam 3⃣@welshrugbyunion ?

BEÒ AIR #BBCALBA – LIVE NOW ON @BBCALBA pic.twitter.com/KKXlp1qXqJ
— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) November 17, 2019

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?‍♀️SGOOORRR… oh.. Alba a’ briseadh, ach an rèideire air stad a chuir air cùisean…
?‍♀️ TRYYY! oh… NO TRY as the ref was playing advantage to Wales.@scotlandteam 3⃣@welshrugbyunion 1⃣7⃣

BEÒ AIR #BBCALBA – LIVE NOW ON @BBCALBA pic.twitter.com/QJlLCx5mmy
— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) November 17, 2019

FULL-TIME | A tough start to the Autumn Tests for Scotland as Wales secure a win at Scotstoun.

3-17#AsOne pic.twitter.com/sQY34yKkDB
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) November 17, 2019

65′ | Sarah Denholm and Evie Tonkin take to the pitch wearing the thistle for the first time. ????????#AsOne #SCOvWAL pic.twitter.com/arX6tO741n
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) November 17, 2019

May not have been the result @Scotlandteam Women were wanting but great to c such a fantastic role model as @JadeKonkel take time to meet @AnnanRugby Tigers player Ayda Nelson after the game. Absolutely made her day n it will b one she wont forget for a long time. #RoleModel pic.twitter.com/OkeXaTzppy
— Colin Warrick (@ChocolateARFC1) November 17, 2019

Brilliant day at Scotstoun today watching Scotland v Wales, Evie was in awe watching her hero @itschloerollie, @JadeKonkel was a pleasure to talk to, I think Emily has a new hero, didn’t get the win but really enjoyed the day! #AsOne
— Björn Bo Wilson (@MeDeanWilson) November 17, 2019

Warriors impress in FOSROC Super6

The new FOSROC Super6 continued at pace over the weekend, with a number of Warriors making their presence felt across the three matches on show.

7′ TRYY! The @GlasgowWarriors duo link up, with Stafford McDowall kicking a lovely dink through for Rory Hughes to dive on. Frazier Climo, back in his beloved Taranaki colours for the day, slots the conversion! (0-7)
— The Ayrshire Bulls (@AyrshireBulls) November 16, 2019

60′ IT’S A BEAUTY. Ollie Smith made the initial break through the line, before feeding Stafford who in turn found Rory Hughes. The winger finished off the play to make it a 60m score! The touch finder is wide…

(24-13)
— The Ayrshire Bulls (@AyrshireBulls) November 16, 2019

After several phases @MuirBears try from George Thornton 20-32
— Boroughmuir Bears (@MuirBears) November 16, 2019

#ABVsBB Full time and the hosts get the win:

Ayrshire Bulls 32-27 Boroughmuir Bears #FOSROCSuper6 pic.twitter.com/6UMk91PS6L
— FOSROC Super6 (@Super6Rugby) November 16, 2019

#SCvSK 42′ | TRY!

Stirling County score again just before half-time in the right corner, it’s Andrew Davidson who has come up with the ball. @StirlingCounty 17-3 @Sthrn_Knights pic.twitter.com/2HYAGbcFWN
— FOSROC Super6 (@Super6Rugby) November 16, 2019

19 -3 HT to County pic.twitter.com/PrFAKzuoxI
— Stirling County RFC (@StirlingCounty) November 16, 2019

#SCvSK FULL TIME!

Whyte makes no mistake with his conversion attempt to record the first tie of the #FOSROCSuper6!

What a game of rugby. pic.twitter.com/dt16p81fij
— FOSROC Super6 (@Super6Rugby) November 16, 2019

All the results from the second round of the #FOSROCSuper6 which saw the first draw in the tournament between @StirlingCounty and @Sthrn_Knights and wins for @AyrshireBulls and @WATSONIANFC pic.twitter.com/zFSCFEz7e1
— FOSROC Super6 (@Super6Rugby) November 17, 2019

The Price is right for Gerwyn

There was also success for a former Warrior away from the rugby pitch this weekend, as Welshman Gerwyn Price successfully defended his Grand Slam of Darts title.

? Congratulations to former Warrior @Gezzyprice who has won the Grand Slam of Darts for a second successive year! pic.twitter.com/zFTtuZ1yXs
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 17, 2019

Over the mood to retain my title, Grandslam Champ once again, would just like to thank all the fans/crowd for the great support over the full 10 days.. what a difference a12month can make. See you all at Minehead #teamiceman @OfficialPDC @valleywaterserv @Jasicuk @reddragondarts pic.twitter.com/RD5jUuIMCb
— Gerwyn Price (@Gezzyprice) November 18, 2019

Warrior Issue Two now on sale

The second issue of Warrior, the club’s official magazine is now on sale – packed full of exclusive content including a sit-down with DTH van der Merwe and a fan Q&A with Ali Price, you can get your copy at Scotstoun (or from Curtis Sport) for just £5.

That feeling when you get your new copy of Warrior ?

You too can look just as happy as Aki does here – pick up your copy at Scotstoun today for just £5! pic.twitter.com/HDWFOiljB3
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 16, 2019

? It’s time for Issue Two…

Looking for a sneak peek on what to expect from the latest issue of Warrior, the official magazine of Glasgow Warriors?

Look no further than our handy need-to-know thread ? pic.twitter.com/6ewxXP0m0V
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 15, 2019

Warriors HQ

Still want more? Then why not catch up with Warriors HQ for all your behind-the-scenes access…

Warriors HQ content has been amazing so far this season. Reminds me a bit of the hard knocks TV series. https://t.co/snX61DqptB
— Adam Ashe (@adamashe93) November 16, 2019

?️ WARRIORS HQ | Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Scotstoun this week as we gear up for a big day of Champions Cup action tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/elFfLcs6ar
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) November 15, 2019