Glasgow Warriors sign Ritchie
4 Jun 2026Glasgow Warriors can confirm that Jamie Ritchie will be making the move to Scotstoun this summer, after the back-rower agreed to join Franco Smith’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The 29-year-old makes the switch after an impressive campaign at USA Perpignan, making 13 appearances for the Top14 side and playing a key leadership role with the Catalan squad.
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Ritchie had previously made 133 appearances for Edinburgh during an 11-year spell with the east coast outfit, scoring 10 tries in a stint that saw him become a firm fan favourite courtesy of his work ethic and tireless efforts both at the breakdown and in the loose.
A former Scotland U20 captain who also represented his country at U16 and U18 level, he made his senior international debut by starting in a 48-10 win over Canada on the 2018 summer tour.
Comfortable across the back-row, Ritchie has since gone on to earn 63 caps for Scotland, including featuring at the Rugby World Cup in both 2019 and 2023, serving as captain for the latter tournament.
“I’m really looking forward to joining the Warriors,” Ritchie told glasgowwarriors.org following the announcement.
“It’s a club for which I’ve always had a lot of respect, and I can’t wait to get started.
“Some of my best mates are there, so I’ve had a good idea of what the place is like for a while. They talk about how it pushes them to be better players, but also how close they all are off the field. That means a lot to me. You want to be somewhere you feel part of something, and Glasgow genuinely has that.
“Franco has done a brilliant job with the club. You only have to look at how competitive they’ve been over the last few years to see that, and I really enjoy the way they approach the game. It’s a style that suits me and I’m excited to be a part of it.
“I obviously know the Scotstoun crowd well enough from being on the other side of things – hopefully I’ll be getting a slightly warmer reception this time around!
“Ultimately, I just want to come in, work hard, and play my best rugby for this club. I’m really looking forward to representing Glasgow and giving everything I’ve got.”
Head Coach Smith added: “We are pleased to be able to add a player of Jamie’s calibre to our playing group ahead of next season, as we look to build upon the foundations we have already created at Scotstoun.
“His ability to play across the back-row will be a real asset to our squad, as will the experience he brings following his time in France, in the URC and with Scotland.
“We know the Warrior Nation will welcome Jamie with as much energy and enthusiasm as they bring each week, and we look forward to seeing and hearing those energy levels once again at Murrayfield this Saturday.”
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