Weekend Update

• 13 Apr 2020

A Parisian classic, a catch-up with the players and a team announcement with a difference - get all the latest from around the club with the latest Weekend Update.

Warriors Reloaded

Glasgow Warriors supporters were transported back to a memorable Paris afternoon in the latest Warriors Reloaded on Sunday, as they re-lived a famous victory over Racing 92 from 2016.

REPORT | Tries either side of half-time from Alex Dunbar and Ali Price and a man-of-the-match display from Finn Russell saw Glasgow Warriors claim a deserved 23-14 win over Racing 92 in Paris.

? #WarriorsReloaded | Brought to you by @SPEnergyNetwork
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 12, 2020

“They’ve taken the lead in Paris!”@andNickMullins calls it as Alex Dunbar puts the Warriors in front at the Stade Yves du Manoir!

? #WarriorsReloaded | Watch the full match on our Facebook and YouTube channels now, brought to you by @SPEnergyNetwork pic.twitter.com/pge7nxjvvt
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 12, 2020

The perfect start to the second half!@AlistairPrice goes over for the score to put the Warriors in an excellent position.

? #WarriorsReloaded | Watch the full match on our Facebook and YouTube channels now, brought to you by @SPEnergyNetwork pic.twitter.com/gDImqOyefJ
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 12, 2020

?Warrior Nation – show us your colours, say hello and use #WarriorsReloaded!

We loved this from Ken and his viewing partner last Sunday ?

? | Watch Racing 92 v Glasgow Warriors in full on our Facebook and YouTube channels from 3pm brought to you by @SPEnergyNetwork pic.twitter.com/XPgL1yRrlR
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 12, 2020

Mix and match and definitely ready. pic.twitter.com/K0OSCuGuAu
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) April 12, 2020

The Rewind Series

The Warrior Nation were also treated to highlights from 2018’s win away to Connacht over the weekend, in the latest episode of The Rewind Series.

Accompanying the highlights was a team announcement with a twist, as the club’s junior supporters put their own spin on the matchday 23…

? Ladies and gentlemen – here is your Glasgow Warriors team for this evening’s #TheRewindSeries clash with Connacht, brought to you by @MackenzieConstr

? A big thank you to everyone who helped us Draw The Team – we love your efforts! pic.twitter.com/OL1jFgR8v5
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 10, 2020

These are great. You know they must be used on the big screen from now on ?
— Alan Begg ??????? (@77alanb77) April 10, 2020

These are class, well done guys ?‍? https://t.co/P1X2rBa8x0
— Scott Cummings (@scottcummings96) April 10, 2020

Great job guys. Special thanks to Nathan for my portrait. Put a big smile on my face ? https://t.co/YPoQT1Ur5p
— Zander Fagerson (@ZanderFagerson) April 10, 2020

Better drawing than I could ever do, well done to boys and girls that participated, especially Jamie! Class work https://t.co/liQ3gPhGWp
— d’arcy. (@D_arcyrae21) April 10, 2020

⏪ | You’ve seen the team as drawn by our young supporters – now see how the Warriors got on in a closely-fought clash in Galway back in 2⃣0⃣1⃣8⃣#TheRewindSeries
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 10, 2020

Memory Lane

Away from the action, resident club stats guru Kevin Millar (@topofthemoongw) provided a look back at two famous moments in the club’s professional history.

A deep dive into the stats behind Pete Horne’s hat-trick against Cardiff Blues in 2015 was followed by a piece marking six years since the Warriors lifted the famous Ladies Cup at the Melrose 7s.

#OnThisDay in 2015 – @petehorne72 produced this masterclass in try-scoring against Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 10, 2020

It was a performance to remember from @Petehorne72 #OnThisDay in 2015 – 3⃣ tries, and a place in the club record books.

With the help of @topofthemoonGW, we take a deeper look at the history-making hat-trick.https://t.co/nSBulsO2Eh
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 10, 2020

3⃣ future Olympians
?? Fijian flair
?‍♂️ Pace to burn#OnThisDay in 2014, Glasgow Warriors claimed Melrose 7s glory – @topofthemoonGW takes a look at the all-conquering squad.
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 12, 2020

I was there ????????
— Pamela White (@pamelawhite1981) April 12, 2020

Birthday wishes

Social distancing measures may mean that birthdays are hard to properly celebrate right now, but that didn’t stop the Wilsons helping the van der Merwe’s to properly mark a special occasion..

Huw bakes

The latest to showcase his skills in the kitchen, Huw Jones’ lemon drizzle cake seemed to be a hit with the judges…

Adam Hastings, squirrel saviour

And finally – Glasgow Warriors fly-half Adam Hastings showed good hands off the pitch, as he came to the aid of a stranded squirrel…