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Weekend Update
It's been a busy week for Warriors on international duty - catch up with everything in our latest Weekend Update.
Edged out at the Aviva
It was a narrow defeat for Scotland in their Guinness Six Nations opener in Dublin, as Gregor Townsend’s side suffered a narrow 19-12 defeat to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Adam Hastings kicked all of Scotland’s points on Saturday evening, whilst there were also milestone appearances for Scott Cummings and George Horne.
REPORT | Scotland lose out in tight affair in Dublin.
Read the full match report at https://t.co/nten2EUCQl. pic.twitter.com/DvwPsbEKLg
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
REACTION | Head Coach Gregor Townsend paid tribute to Scotland’s battling performance but was left frustrated by the finishing in today’s opening round Dublin defeat.https://t.co/dpqK10EMYd
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
65′ | Hastings kicks another penalty to make it 16-12 in Dublin. #GuinessSixNations
Get live updates and match stats on our match centre at https://t.co/Y8iPtXjnpx. #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/0psUlbdYCF
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
??????? Good luck to our 9 Warriors in action for Scotland in Dublin this evening!
⚔️ 1st #GuinnessSixNations start for @adamhastings96
⚔️ 1st #GuinnessSixNations appearance for @scottcummings96
⚔️ Potential #GuinnessSixNations debut for @george_horne10
Go well lads ? pic.twitter.com/3fP0dogXYU
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 1, 2020
Adam Hastings kicked four penalties for Scotland who narrowly lost 19-12 to Ireland in Dublin this afternoon ??????? https://t.co/UXs21fQm2z
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 1, 2020
Tough one to take yesterday, all eyes on next week now??????? @ Aviva Stadium https://t.co/3kX8IGkyeq
— Adam Hastings (@adamhastings96) February 2, 2020
Tough one to start for @Scotlandteam but how bloody good was @adamhastings96 ??? pic.twitter.com/PrFuuXvjUA
— Matt Fagerson (@FagersonMatt) February 1, 2020
Positive signs for @Scotlandteam but need to be more clinical and ruthless when in 22. #AsOne #IREvSCO
— Andy Nicol (@AndyNic9) February 1, 2020
Here is SCRUM’s Round 1⃣ @SixNationsRugby Team of the Week❗️
The three winning sides are well represented whilst last year’s @rugbyworldcup finalists, @EnglandRugby, only get one mention.
Would you make any changes❓
More to follow on our site.#KeepItSCRUM pic.twitter.com/DqgcR4CV3x
— SCRUM Magazine (@SCRUMMAGAZINE) February 3, 2020
Scotland run Ireland close at Donnybrook
Scotland also found themselves edged out in their opening match of the Women’s Six Nations at Donnybrook, as a late Irish interception ultimately saw Philip Doyle’s team come up short.
Scotland are in the building! ?️
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm leads the team into Energia Park ahead of today’s match against Ireland, kick-off 1pm – live on @bbcalba. #AsOne #IREvSCO
Follow live match updates at https://t.co/4d2EecDdxW pic.twitter.com/FwFGDfXsZR
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 2, 2020
FULL-TIME | Scotland drive Ireland close in their first game of the Women’s Six Nations but the hosts earn a narrow four-point win in Dublin. [18-14] #IREvSCO #AsOne pic.twitter.com/lsgQIXwyOV
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 2, 2020
? A chiad sgòr do sgioba na h-Alba!!
?Scotland get their first points in the match and it’s game on!@IrishRugby 1⃣3⃣@Scotlandteam 7⃣#BBCALBA pic.twitter.com/4H7ckE7pWU
— BBC ALBA (@bbcalba) February 2, 2020
75′ | TRY SCOTLAND! Second-row Emma Wassell takes the opportunity and secures the points for Scotland with just 5 minutes to go – it’s all to play for! [18-14] #IREvSCO
Watch live on @bbcalba and join us in our match centre at https://t.co/4d2EecDdxW for game updates. pic.twitter.com/35Ada5rIaC
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 2, 2020
Always greatful for the opportunity to play for Scotland and looking forward to kick off another 6 nations campaign on Sunday ????????? https://t.co/r00xL1Vv7g
— Emma Wassell (@emmacwassell) January 31, 2020
See you soon, Scotland Women! ? https://t.co/hXZxXD3EHI
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 2, 2020
Club XV and U20s battle to end
Both Scotland Club XV and Scotland U20s were ultimately left empty-handed from their clashes with their Irish counterparts, despite some free-flowing rugby from the men in blue.
? Scotland Club XV were presented with their jersey’s for tonight’s match by @GlasgowWarriors Assistant Coach John Dalziel, who has six appearances for Scotland Club XV. #AsOne
Tickets are available at the gate at Netherdale or online at https://t.co/IVwTgN5ChT pic.twitter.com/IPzHRNhhra
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) January 31, 2020
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) January 31, 2020
FULL TIME | Ireland U20 prove too strong for a spirited Scotland U20 side at Independent Park for this U20 Six Nations opening fixture. [38-26] #IREvSCO #AsOne pic.twitter.com/I5HsD5gBTf
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) January 31, 2020
? Thank you to the 1,004 people who came to Netherdale to support Scotland Club XV this evening!
See you back at Netherdale for Scotland U20 v France on Friday 6 March, tickets available at https://t.co/N8V0HdCIp3. #AsOne pic.twitter.com/v610plWZU5
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) January 31, 2020
History for former Warrior in Sydney
Meanwhile in Australia, there was a landmark moment for Warrior #250 as Robbie Fergusson passed 300 points in a Scotland 7s shirt.
The Scotland co-captain helped his side to an 11th place finish in Sydney, with the squad also containing current Warrior Paddy Kelly and former Glasgow man Max McFarland.
Congratulations to Robbie Fergusson on passing 300 tournament career points today at the #Sydney7s #AsOne pic.twitter.com/4JkWHKKdlV
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
The gas man cometh! Max McFarland gets Scotland back into this with a great try in the stifling heat#AsOne pic.twitter.com/keCMtspice
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
Scotland take on the hosts at the #Sydney7s shortly – here’s your starting team in this second Pool C encounter ?????????#AsOne pic.twitter.com/LSyWvSqvyj
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 1, 2020
Fans favourite moment crowned
Ahead of the Guinness Six Nations getting underway, the Warrior Nation were on hand to debate, vote for and crown their favourite moment involving a Warriors player from the last 20 years.
It was Finn Russell’s pass to Huw Jones against England in 2018 that ultimately claimed the honours, emerging victorious from a stellar field.
? There have been plenty, but what's your favourite #GuinnessSixNations moment involving a Warrior past or present?
Now you can have your say in our #WarriorsSixNations knockout tournament.
4⃣ groups
2⃣ Semi-Finals
1⃣ winnerComing your way at 10am this Friday…
⚔️?️ pic.twitter.com/F0ckMSpeq0— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) January 30, 2020
⚔️ THE GRAND FINAL ⚔️
We're down to our final two…
?️ Finn ➡️ Huw in the 2018 Calcutta Cup
?️ @StuartWHOGG_ scorching the Aviva Stadium turf in 2016.You have until 4⃣pm tomorrow to decide!
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) January 31, 2020
Warriors return in under two weeks
Looking for Valentine’s Day plans?
Spend it at Scotstoun with us, as Glasgow Warriors take on Zebre in the Guinness PRO14!
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Tickets are available in all 4️⃣ stands for our massive @PRO14Official match vs @ZebreRugby on Friday 14 February.
? https://t.co/qcsCfjpF6Q pic.twitter.com/RopYiwMTwR
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 2, 2020
