Having earned a 16-10 victory at Scotstoun last Friday night, Smith’s men travel east knowing that a second successive win over their cross-country rivals would bring the 1872 Cup back to the west of Scotland once more. An unchanged pack sees Lucio Sordoni retained in the starting XV after his late inclusion for last weekend’s […]
Jack Dempsey’s try and the kicking of George Horne and Tom Jordan proved decisive, as Franco Smith’s men earned a deserved victory in front of the Warrior Nation. Against the backdrop of a fever-pitch atmosphere at a sold-out Scotstoun, both sides made their intentions clear from the start. A scrum penalty gave Emiliano Boffelli a […]
The match – on course to be the first sell-out of the season at the home of the Warriors – marks the first match in the 150th anniversary series between the two sides, with Glasgow and Edinburgh having first met at Burnbank, home of Glasgow Academical RFC, in November 1872. We're calling on the Warrior […]
Food Bank Donation In what is becoming a Scotstoun tradition, Glasgow Warriors will be encouraging the Warrior Nation to donate to those most in-need ahead of the 1872 Cup Clash against Edinburgh, as we collect food bank donations alongside Heart of Scotstoun. Supporters will be encouraged to donate non-perishable items at a designated donation point […]
⏲️1872 Cup incoming 🎟️: https://t.co/zquxZTQ5zg pic.twitter.com/AIUeyyke4v — Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 18, 2022 Ryan Wilson has begun his rehabilitation after suffering a knee injury against Bath, and will be out of action for the coming months. Zander Fagerson has also begun his rehabilitation after the hamstring injury he suffered against Zebre Parma, and is expected […]
The sides first met on 23 November 1872 when Glasgow District met an Edinburgh District select at Burnbank in Glasgow. The match – played by teams of 20-a-side – was won by an Edinburgh drop-goal to nil, giving the men from the capital first victory. The fixture has been contested annually ever since – […]
The match – which will be played at the home of Scottish rugby due to an unplayable pitch at Scotstoun, despite around-the-clock efforts from the club’s grounds team – marks the first-ever meeting between the Warriors and the Catalan outfit, with Sione Tuipulotu named as captain for tomorrow’s clash. Murphy Walker comes into the front-row […]
Despite the club’s best efforts to make the pitch at Scotstoun playable, the ongoing cold weather means maintaining a safe surface is not possible. The club are now working through the various logistics required to ensure the game goes ahead, including if buses can be provided to transport ticket holders from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Season […]
🏆 We're back at home this Friday night for Round Two of the 2022/23 Challenge Cup against French side Perpignan! Don't miss your chance to save on match tickets before the Early Bird window closes TONIGHT at 11.59pm. BUY NOW 👇 — Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 11, 2022 Max Williamson and Jamie Drummond have returned […]
Duncan Weir’s late penalty proved decisive for the visitors, with Lewis Bean, George Turner and Huw Jones all crossing the whitewash to seal the win. With a firm pitch underfoot and blue skies overhead, it was the Warriors who showed their intent straight from the kick-off. A subtle inside ball from the returning Jones sent […]
