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Rufus McLean is the only member of the Glasgow Warriors back-line to be selected in the same position against Perpignan as he played against Bath last weekend. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Glasgow v Perpignan: Franco Smith rings the changes for Challenge Cup clash

15 December 2022 David Barnes 2

10 new faces and one positional switch from side which started in last weekend’s win over Bath …

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Lyon v Glasgow: French fightback denies Warriors semi-final slot

7 May 2022 Colin Renton 15

Lyon 35 Glasgow Warriors 27 GLASGOW Warriors endured the same fate that had befallen Edinburgh earlier in the day when they suffered a painful European Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat. The Scottish outfit battled back from …

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7 May 2022 Stuart Bathgate 17

Edinburgh 30 Wasps 34 STUART BATHGATE @ The DAM Health Stadium EDINBURGH’s dream of winning the Challenge Cup was brought crashing to earth by a powerful Wasps side who just did enough to get the …

Ally Miller will start at openside flanker for Glasgow Warriors against Lyon on Saturday evening. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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6 May 2022 David Barnes 4

Youngster Gregor Brown set to make first appearance for side since suffering serious knee injury over a year ago …

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Kick-off times for European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals confirmed

20 April 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Kick-off times for European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals confirmed

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Ben Muncaster on the ball for Edinburgh versus Bath. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Edinburgh v Bath: comfortable win books Challenge Cup quarter-final spot for hosts

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15 April 2022 David Barnes 5

Head coach Danny Wilson insists that there is still plenty room for improvement after comprehensive win away from home …

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Mark Bennett, James Lang, Blair Kinghorn, Ben Vellacott and Hamish Watson to add experience and firepower to Mike Blair’s side …

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Newcastle v Glasgow: Rory Darge at No8 for Challenge Cup last 16 clash

14 April 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Newcastle v Glasgow: Rory Darge at No8 for Challenge Cup last 16 clash

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12 April 2022 David Barnes 8

Prop could miss a number of crucial games for Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship if found guilty …

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