Weekend Update

Jackson calls time

He’s enjoyed two spells at the Warriors, made 163 appearances for the club and has 499 points to his name. It’s not been a bad career for Ruaridh Jackson, who today announced that he’ll be hanging up his boots at the end of the 2019/20 season.

? | @ruaridh_jackson will be hanging up his boots at the end of the 2019/20 season, after 163 appearances and 499 points across two spells with Glasgow Warriors.#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 18, 2020

It is not the fairytale ending I may have dreamt about, but I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of my 14-year. I have achieved more than I could ever have dreamed of, but it is now time to… https://t.co/7B8M6Ydi38
— Ruaridh Jackson (@ruaridh_jackson) May 18, 2020

? Centurion
5⃣th on the club’s all-time points charts
? Club legend

Congratulations on an excellent career @ruaridh_jackson!#OnceAWarriorAlwaysAWarrior
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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 18, 2020

All the best to Ruaridh Jackson, who has today announced his retirement from rugby.

Thanks for the memories, Jacko! ???????#1020#AsOne pic.twitter.com/syqOQ3jGEU
— Scottish Rugby (at ?) (@Scotlandteam) May 18, 2020

He’s had more hairstyles than Beckham. What are your top 3️⃣ @ruaridh_jackson cuts? pic.twitter.com/78qw4UUnZU
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 18, 2020

What a player Ruaridh Jackson’s been for Glasgow Warriors. All the best for the future https://t.co/Xp3GgZXITP
— Rory Hamilton (@HamiltonRory) May 18, 2020

Nice @ruaridh_jackson one hell of a shift pal..
— Scott.Wight (@wighty10) May 18, 2020

Good luck pic.twitter.com/VhdL75dtTW
— Glasgow Hawks (@GlasgowHawks1) May 18, 2020

L: “Sorry, what now? Say it isn’t so!”

Ruaridh, you (and your hairdos!) will be sorely missed, but we send our very best wishes for all the adventures ahead, whatever they may be. Here’s to the next exciting chapter ? pic.twitter.com/1THH4Tbx1r
— Ruth Scott (@Ruth__Scott) May 18, 2020

Good luck in the next challenge Ruaridh! Thanks for the memories!
— Doug L (@dougl84) May 18, 2020

Best of luck to @ruaridh_jackson Fantastic player over the years for @GlasgowWarriors Look forward to seeing what future ventures bring ?? https://t.co/0aFF1W1VLp
— Emma Dodds (@Sports_EmmaD) May 18, 2020

Warriors Reloaded

It was the match that saw Niko Matawalu join the list of Glasgow Warriors centurions, and the Fijian produced a performance befitting of the occasion – the Warrior Nation re-lived 2018’s six-try victory over Cardiff Blues in the latest instalment of Warriors Reloaded…

FULL TIME | Glasgow Warriors secure the victory in style, as Dave Rennie’s men run in six tries to claim a 40-15 win over Cardiff Blues!

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

REPORT | Niko Matawalu marked his 100th appearance in a Glasgow Warriors shirt in style, scoring a brace of tries in his side’s convincing 40-15 win over Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

And we’re off! Ashe to Jackson and back to Ashe for Glasgow’s first try of the match.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

?️ NIKO, NIKO!

Niko Matawalu intercepts and runs the length for his second try of the night!

? #WarriorsReloaded | Watch Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues now on Facebook and YouTube, powered by @SPEnergyNetwork pic.twitter.com/4hLyvzbZ6J
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

It’s Sunday so in the new normal it’s game day #WarriorsReloaded pic.twitter.com/jC6e9194cd
— Paul Phillips (@paul_paulmelv) May 17, 2020

? A 6⃣ try victory and appearance number ? for Niko marked in style.

Thanks for joining us for another #WarriorsReloaded – we’ll leave you with some of the best snapshots from the match itself.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

Warrior of the Month revealed

It was a shortlist containing dozens of worthy winners, but there could only be one – café owner Ed Avdiasi became the McCrea Financial Services Warrior of the Month for April, after being nominated for his inspirational work within the West End community.

? Ladies and gentlemen – your @McCreaFS Warrior of the Month for April, as nominated by the Glasgow public, is… pic.twitter.com/tYY5FvuG2Z
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 15, 2020

? | @kothel300 owner Ed Avdiasi has been named as the @McCreaFS Warrior of the Month for April, having been nominated for keeping the West End community connected during the last two months.

For more on Ed and our nominees, read ?https://t.co/GnKf0QbHf1
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 15, 2020

100% deserved, great work Ed ?
— Andy Sime (@andy_sime) May 15, 2020

Well Done sir
And thank you for my Honourable Mention
Wee surprise as didn’t know my daughter had nominated me ??
— ShanE (@ShanMurray11) May 15, 2020

Memory Lane

Supporters have also been reminiscing about seasons gone by in recent days – the 10-year anniversary of Glasgow’s inaugural appearance in the playoffs and 2019’s half-century against Ulster both had the Warrior Nation sharing their stories…

#OnThisDay ? years ago, Glasgow Warriors took on the Ospreys in the club’s first-ever semi-final.@topofthemoonGW reflects on how defeat a decade ago laid the foundations for what was to follow…https://t.co/Ph1XWkIKMT
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 14, 2020

?Who’s ready for another #FlashbackFriday?

The year? 2013
The opposition? Ospreys
The venue? Scotstoun
The occasion? Memorable ? pic.twitter.com/qQ2g0YK7g7
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 15, 2020

Was the evening of my 50th birthday – best rugby ever seen a Scots team play
— David Smart (@way_ahead) May 15, 2020

#OnThisDay last year. Glasgow Warriors booked their place in the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 Final in emphatic fashion, racking up a half-century of points in a 50-20 victory over Ulster ⚔️? pic.twitter.com/orxkeJCmyi
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 17, 2020

Hit or Miss

They’re two highly-rated young Scottish talents, but what were Stafford McDowall and Kiran McDonald in the mood for when it comes to cheat meals? The pair played Hit or Miss to let you find out for yourselves!

? Partial to pizza?
? Suckers for sushi?
? Crazy for chocolate?

Find out what @StaffordMcDowal and @kiran_mcdonald prefer as their cheat meals as they play Hit or Miss…
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 16, 2020

Warriors Weekly

Have you caught the latest episode of Warriors Weekly yet?

If not, follow the link below to hear club record points-scorer Dan Parks chat to Duncan and Craig about his time with the club!

? #WarriorsWeekly | Glasgow Warriors all-time leading points scorer Dan Parks joined us on Warriors Weekly last week.

Listen to the full episode:
Spotify ? https://t.co/ir5D5tDtkY
Acast ? https://t.co/NwYgeiICkx
Apple ? https://t.co/UCJFGqrG3V pic.twitter.com/2I8PB161gO
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) May 18, 2020