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Month: May 2021

Danny Wilson believes his team have earned the right to believe they can beat Leinster in his weekend's Rainbow Cup clash. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Leinster: Danny Wilson says Warriors have nothing to fear

31 May 2021 David Barnes 2

Head coach says his team should enjoy being involved in meaningful matches at the end of a long, hard season …

There has been a Covid outbreak in the Edinburgh squad. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Training cancelled after Edinburgh player tests positive for Covid

31 May 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Training cancelled after Edinburgh player tests positive for Covid

A ‘small group’ of Edinburgh players are self-isolating after being close contacts but club is hopeful that Saturday’s match versus Ulster will go ahead …

Clubs and schools can create unique and exciting kit designs for next season using Macron's brand new 'Make My Kit' app.
Clubland

Clubs and schools can design their own kit using ‘My Macron Kit’ app

31 May 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Clubs and schools can design their own kit using ‘My Macron Kit’ app

The Offside Line’s grassroots rugby coverage is supported by Macron Store Edinburgh (Colin Campbell Sports), suppliers of Macron rugby strips and training wear …

Ali Price
Glasgow Warriors

Ali Price and Zander Fagerson in doubt for Glasgow’s crunch Leinster match

30 May 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Ali Price and Zander Fagerson in doubt for Glasgow’s crunch Leinster match

Warriors may opt to rest both on Friday night as Lions tour looms …

Thomas Pasquet supporting the Champions Cup Final from outer space. Image courtesy the astronaut's Twitter account.
Features

That was the month that was: May 2021

30 May 2021 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: May 2021

Colin Renton’s round-up of some of the more colourful stories from across the rugby world, and this month from outer space as well … …

Rassie Erasmus stepped up to Director of Rugby in South Africa after leading the Springboks to glory at the 2019 World Cup. Image: ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Springboks wary of Scots threat in Lions backline

30 May 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Springboks wary of Scots threat in Lions backline

South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and head coach Jacques Nienaber believe Warren Gatland’s squad will have a multi-dimensional attack …

Kiran McDonald's late try snatched a bonus point for Glasgow Warriors which could be crucial in their quest to reach the Rainbow Cup Final. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Dragons v Glasgow: Late try from Kiran McDonald snatches bonus point

29 May 2021 David Barnes 4

Danny Wilson’s side hold their nerve, despite having three tries chalked off, to secure five points which keeps them in the Rainbow Cup hunt …

GHA and Glasgow Hawks have each submitted motions to be discussed and voted on at August's AGM. Image: Colin Robinson
Clubland

AGM motions put Super6 and Holyrood’s Covid support package under the spotlight

28 May 2021 David Barnes 29

GHA and Glasgow Hawks have proposed the motions with Hawick and Falkirk as their seconders …

Zander Fagerson and Ali Price will both start for Glasgow Warriors against the Dragons tomorrow night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Dragons v Glasgow: Lions duo return for trip to Wales

28 May 2021 David Barnes 2

Zander Fagerson and Ali Price are among the six players added to Danny Wilson’s side for Rainbow Cup clash …

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Niko Matawalu and Alex Allan join list of Scotstoun departures

27 May 2021 Stuart Bathgate 4

BOTH Niko Matawalu and Alex Allan will leave Glasgow at the end of the season, the Warriors have announced. The departure of the two long-serving players comes in the week of the retirement of Tommy …

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