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Glasgow Warriors will be looking for anther big gift in the second-row from Richie Gray against Edinburgh on Friday night. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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1872 Cup: two changes to Glasgow backline for Edinburgh trip

29 December 2022 David Barnes 7

Head coach Franco Smith has named an unchanged pack whilst adding Ali Price and Ollie Smith to his backline …

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 …

The playing surface at Scotstoun was buried under rubber pellets at the start of the week in an effort to ward off the frost.
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Glasgow v Perpignan: Challenge Cup clash moved to Murrayfield

14 December 2022 David Barnes 4

“The sustained cold weather has meant maintaining a playable surface is not possible,” says Warriors managing director Al Kellock …

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Scottish Rugby postpone National Youth Cup Finals Day

8 December 2022 David Barnes 1

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Scotland v Argentina: hosts finish Autumn series with a big home win

19 November 2022 David Barnes 42

Finn Russell and Darcy Graham star in an emphatic victory over ill-disciplined Pumas …

Liam McConnell on his way to scoring the winning try for Boroughmuir against West of Scotland in the U18 National Youth Cup Final at Murrayfield. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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U18 Boys National Youth Cup Final: last minute try snatches glory for Boroughmuir over West of Scotland

28 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 3

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U16 Boys National Youth Cup Final: GHA edge narrow win over Stirling County

28 March 2022 Alan Lorimer Comments Off on U16 Boys National Youth Cup Final: GHA edge narrow win over Stirling County

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1872 Cup second leg timing confirmed

18 March 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on 1872 Cup second leg timing confirmed

Match to be played at 6.30pm on Saturday 21st May at Murrayfield …

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Stewart’s Melville and Merchiston Castle clash in Schools Cup Under-18s Final

8 March 2022 Alan Lorimer 11

Plus the lowdown on the Under-16 Cup Final, the Under-18 Shield Final and the Under-16 Shield Final …

Ben White marked his Scotland debut in style with his team's opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England: Calcutta Cup glory again for heroic hosts

5 February 2022 David Barnes 23

Gregor Townsend’s team make it three wins and a draw from their last five matches against the Auld Enemy …

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