Weekend Update

Harley claims Warrior of the Month

The first McCrea Financial Services Warrior of the Month award was handed out last week, as the club’s most experienced player Rob Harley claimed the award for September 2019.

The flanker was selected by the club’s S&C staff, in a month dominated by pre-season before the club’s opening Guinness PRO14 match of the new campaign.

? Rob Harley has been named the @McCreaFS Warrior of the Month for September.
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 17, 2019

? Strike a pose…

It’s the second time Rob has taken home the @McCreaFS Warrior of the Month award in 2019 – in addition to today’s prize, he claimed the award back in January. pic.twitter.com/1MdxFmtvUL
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 17, 2019

To celebrate Rob Harley winning the first Warrior of the Month for this season, we’ve got this sassy little number signed by Rob to give away to one lucky winner! All the entry details can be found here: https://t.co/T247g96iQx pic.twitter.com/1gDSlzX4sM
— McCrea Financial Services (@McCreaFS) October 17, 2019

No vote for warrior of the month for September has there was only one game. But who can deny the honour going to the wonderful, hardworking patient quiet man that is Rob Harley https://t.co/R7XE0QT3Du
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) October 17, 2019

By my reckoning that’s the 7th time the ginger ninja has been the Warrior of the month. https://t.co/9jsHMzChRK
— Kevin Millar (@topofthemoonGW) October 17, 2019

DTH calls time on Canada career

Unquestionably one of his country’s greatest ever players, DTH van Der Merwe announced his retirement from international rugby at the end of last week following an illustrious career for Canada.

He finishes as the all-time leading try-scorer for the men in red after finishing with 38 tries in 61 appearances, whilst also running out at four Rugby World Cups.

THANK YOU!!! @RugbyCanada pic.twitter.com/XaAlHRgWj9
— DTH van der Merwe (@DTHVDM) October 17, 2019

One of the all-time greats for @RugbyCanada without a shadow of a doubt.

Congratulations on a magnificent international career @DTHVDM – see you back at Scotstoun and in a Warriors shirt soon! https://t.co/iIcZA77cpB
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 17, 2019

948 – @DTHVDM has made the most metres (948) of any non-Tier 1 player in @rugbyworldcup history, also ranking 3rd for defenders beaten (39) and 2nd for clean breaks (17). Legacy. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/1gSPZwdrao
— OptaJonny (@OptaJonny) October 18, 2019

Patrick Johnston: DTH van der Merwe retires as a Canadian rugby legend, even if it’s not his terms https://t.co/ckV0GvDBzu pic.twitter.com/pH5ULTtGDD
— The Vancouver Sun (@VancouverSun) October 19, 2019

Canadian star winger DTH van der Merwe retires from international rugby https://t.co/DW1DgWNqL7 @Globe_Sports pic.twitter.com/6DHTYEjBur
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) October 17, 2019

⚠️BREAKING | @GlasgowWarriors ⚔️ winger @DTHVDM has announced his retirement from international rugby with @RugbyCanada ??. Congratulations on a stellar career ?https://t.co/2zCf3qWoK2#KeepItSCRUM pic.twitter.com/iu1KFdDT79
— SCRUM Magazine (@SCRUMMAGAZINE) October 17, 2019

Congrats brother, hell of a shift x
— Ruaridh Jackson (@ruaridh_jackson) October 17, 2019

Well done, D! Congrats on your international career!
— Mike Blair (@mikeblair9) October 17, 2019

Congrats on your awesome international career, DTH. Legend.
— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) October 18, 2019

Congrats on the awesome international career DTH! One of the greats!
— Blaine Scully (@BlaineScully1) October 18, 2019

Hell of a career there X Factor! (XDTH I thought your name needed another letter!)Was always great watching you play…would have loved to play alongside of you for Canada. In my opinion you are the GOAT for Canadian rugby alongside the likes of Gareth, Ro Hindson &Gord MacKinnon
— Al Charron (@TheBlade27) October 17, 2019

Otago lose out in Mitre 10 Cup semi-final

There was disappointment for new signing Aki Seiuli over the weekend, as he bade farewell to his Otago team-mates after their 44-39 Mitre 10 semi-final loss to Hawke’s Bay.

A thrilling match required extra time to separate the two sides, with the Magpies eventually edging the contest to end the hopes of the men in blue.

All the best to Aki Seiuli who starts for @OtagoRugbyTeam in their @Mitre10Cup semi-final against Hawke’s Bay on Saturday ? pic.twitter.com/fBVLdV2uuY
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 17, 2019

WHAT A MATCH! ? @hbmagpies grab the win in overtime! See you in the FINALS! ?#BAYvOTA #ours pic.twitter.com/noojPSm2lg
— Mitre 10 Cup (@Mitre10Cup) October 19, 2019

There was no shortage of highlights from this Semi Final! ?
FULL HIGHLIGHTS ? https://t.co/QapntAhcmF pic.twitter.com/WMdvrhTN08
— Mitre 10 Cup (@Mitre10Cup) October 19, 2019

Back to business

The Warriors return from their week off this Saturday, as they travel to Newport to face the Dragons at Rodney Parade…

? Next Saturday we’re in Newport to play @dragonsrugby ?

…then we host @SouthernKingsSA at Scotstoun ?

? Secure your tickets for Glasgow Warriors v Southern Kings here ? https://t.co/mnTNQPX7p0 pic.twitter.com/76CfmvaE3w
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 19, 2019