Weekend Update

• 1 Jun 2020

A landmark anniversary, an 1872 Cup Reloaded and Dave signs off - catch up with what's been going on around the club in the latest Weekend Update

Five years on

It’s unquestionably the most famous moment in the professional history of Glasgow Warriors.

Saturday 30 May 2015 is a date etched in the minds of the Warrior Nation as much as the image of Al Kellock lifting the Guinness PRO12 trophy at a rain-soaked Kingspan Stadium.

This Saturday marked the five-year anniversary of that title triumph, and the club was in the mood to reminisce…

Saturday 30 May 2015.

Guinness PRO12 Champions.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 30, 2020

#OnThisDay 5⃣ years ago – we made Scottish rugby history…

Our 2015 Guinness PRO12 title win also marked the final game in the illustrious career of @AlastairKellock, and you can now watch our documentary ‘The Captain’ on our website ?
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 30, 2020

I remember watching that when I was based out in Gibraltar with @RoyalNavy the rest of that weekend was a wee bit of a blur ? ? ? ? ? #WeAreWarriors #WarriorNation
— Lennox Richardson (@lennyrfc) May 30, 2020

Greatest day in the Club’s history and, as a former captain, so proud to be working on the TV for this game. #WarriorNation #WeAreWarriors https://t.co/Rho3XAMOkq
— Andy Nicol (@AndyNic9) May 30, 2020

5 years & still the best most favourite rugby photo we have, @epv2004 with her big mate @GGreid87 who we are proud to call our family friend with all the brilliant memories @GlasgowWarriors @TheXVIthWarrior @thepenGW @RugbySco @RugbyGlasgow #makingmemories pic.twitter.com/N4Rv9TWK9n
— David (@disvalentine) May 30, 2020

Just because I love that day so much – 15 things you (probably) never knew about @GlasgowWarriors‘ title-winning day in 2015. Including the fact that it was the only time that XV started a game together.#WeAreWarriors https://t.co/KDflFT0syi
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) May 30, 2020

It’s like yesterday one of the best days I have experienced in sport. Although i had a few that day it’s crystal clear in my memory. ‘We are warriors’ booming out as big Al raised the trophy. It is why I have this image as my profile picture. Thanks for the memories guys.
— Russell (@rssandr5) May 30, 2020

What a bloody great day/ trip this was!

Brilliant memories with special folk, thanks @GlasgowWarriors for the good times ??? https://t.co/ij9aa9v5n0
— Chris McAlinden (@chrismca88) May 30, 2020

What a day, brilliant group on and off the park, incredible travelling support and memories that will last a lifetime. A privilege be part of @glasgowwarriors https://t.co/4PUTrwsXkZ
— Alastair Kellock (@AlastairKellock) May 30, 2020

Dave signs off, Danny comes in

The club also marked the end of an era this weekend, as Dave Rennie officially stood down as the club’s Head Coach after three seasons in charge.

Danny Wilson comes in to replace the Australia-bound New Zealander, with the Welshman taking charge of the club for the first time today.

Sláinte Dave#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior pic.twitter.com/0SkPJebJWY
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 29, 2020

Good luck for the future and thanks for some great rugby memories
— Alan Barnett (@albigbarney) May 29, 2020

Thanks for all the hard work Dave, some of the rugby you empowered the players to deliver was out of this world and you’ve fulfilled the Kiwi mantra of ‘leaving the shirt in a better place than you found it!’ All the best with @wallabies & thank you
— Gavin Hooper (@beanhoop) May 29, 2020

Good bye and thank you so much for your 3 years here – good luck in your new job
— Julie Quinn (@julesquinn24) May 29, 2020

Welcome to the club Danny Wilson, you’re officially part of the #WarriorNation family, looking forward to seeing you in person soon and don’t forget to come into the clubhouse and say hi, maybe answer a few questions for the fans, no need to worry we are a friendly bunch ?
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) June 1, 2020

We be wishing you the best of luck!
— iMan4d (@iman4d) June 1, 2020

For Glasgow

After eight years with the club, Jonny Gray’s departure for Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season has been known by the Warrior Nation since January. The second-rower wasn’t going to go without saying a few words to the fans, though, expressing his pride at representing his hometown club.

? “You really feel like you’re representing the city when you play for this club.”

For @jonnygray14, it’s always been about representing his home town every time he steps on the pitch.

It’s always been For Glasgow.#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) June 1, 2020

Thank you for your inspirational performances Jonny. You will be sorely missed by the #WarriorNation young and old! Good luck with Exeter, but don’t forget the way back to Scotstoun. ?? pic.twitter.com/gSe0SLCTrE
— Ray Carson ? (@fatkinsdiet) June 1, 2020

I’m emotionally not strong enough for this today ? https://t.co/lWwBKNfbmv
— Gem ♥ (@Gemabaybe_91) June 1, 2020

I’ll miss the big guy – who’s going to be the new Scotstoun tackling machine ?
— Lennox Richardson (@lennyrfc) June 1, 2020

The Invincibles

As well as the anniversary of the 2015 title win, the club also marked 30 years since Glasgow’s unbeaten 1989/90 campaign.

A season that included Inter-District Championship glory and a famous win over Fiji, it was left to those involved in the season to tell the story in their own words…

It was an underdog story for the ages.

3⃣0⃣ years ago, an unfancied Glasgow District went unbeaten for the entire 1989/90 season.

From Inter-District glory to Fijian flair, this is the story of Glasgow’s ‘Invincibles’…

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 29, 2020

No fewer than 6 @GHKRFC players in this all-conquering Glasgow squad: Captain @Fergusdw @shademunro @GeoBreckenridge Ewan McCorkindale, Alan Watt and Derek Busby. Reference also to previous Glasgow title winning side captained by @HSofG FP RFC’s Jimmy Docherty. #winnersfromOA https://t.co/NbP6oWgLrx
— GHKRFC (@GHKRFC) May 29, 2020

1872 Cup

Whilst meeting on the pitch was impossible due to the current situation, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh made sure that the 1872 Cup remained alive and well on social media.

With try chains, legends quizzes and more, a week-long celebration of Scottish rugby rivalry enthralled those on both sides of the M8.

Hey @EdinburghRugby – since we’re not playing each other this weekend, fancy looking back on some classic tries?

We’ll kick off with a @DTHVDM special, ably assisted by Mr Rob Harley ?

Over to you!#1872TryChain pic.twitter.com/IS8rl9oT4B
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 25, 2020

⚔️We started the chain with our record try-scorer, so we’ll finish off with @DTHVDM as well…

Here’s the legendary Canadian’s first-ever try for us, as he gets on the end of a @danparks10 grubber in 2010!

We’ll let you have the final word @EdinburghRugby ?

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 29, 2020

Two teams. Two legends. One winner.

Watch as @richievernon goes head-to-head with @timbovisser in our #1872Quiz with @EdinburghRugby.

Click here to tune in ? https://t.co/kxte43cB86
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 28, 2020

? We’re putting an 1872 Cup spin on this week’s #FlashbackFriday… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Comment below ?on your favourite preview shoot from years gone by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 29, 2020

Warriors Reloaded

The Warrior Nation was also treated to a re-run of a classic 1872 Cup encounter for the latest Warriors Reloaded, as the club rolled back the clock to April 2019 and a memorable clash in front of a sold-out Scotstoun…

FULL TIME | It’s all over at Scotstoun, as Glasgow Warriors add second-half scores from Niko Matawalu and @tommy_seymour14 to secure all five points against Edinburgh!

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 31, 2020

REPORT | Glasgow Warriors turned on the style in a scintillating performance at Scotstoun, scoring four tries in a 34-10 victory over Edinburgh in front of a #SoldOutScotstoun.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 31, 2020

Dancing feet from Stuart Hogg and pure pace from Ali Price ? Glasgow get their second of the afternoon!

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 31, 2020

Was even better second time round lads ?
— Lennox Richardson (@lennyrfc) June 1, 2020

What an evening at Scotstoun ?

Thanks for joining us for another memorable #WarriorsReloaded match – we’ll leave you with the Story of the Day from our 34-10 win over Edinburgh…

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 31, 2020

Player of the Season

There’s still time to vote for your 2019/20 McCrea Financial Services Player of the Season – who are you backing?

? There’s just 1⃣ day left to vote for your 2019/20 @McCreaFS Player of the Season!

To find out more about the nominees and cast your vote, click below ?
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) June 1, 2020