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Jack Mann earned his debut for Glasgow Warriors against Bath after impressing in training. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Glasgow v Perpignan: Warriors set to make changes despite Bath heroics

13 December 2022 David Barnes Comments Off on Glasgow v Perpignan: Warriors set to make changes despite Bath heroics

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Pat MacArthur appointed head coach at Ayrshire Bulls

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Former Glasgow Warriors and Scotland hooker moves up to top role in place of Pete Murchie at the club where his rugby career began …

Former Ayrshire bulls head coach Pete Murchie has been appointed an assistant coach at Glasgow Warriors. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Pete Murchie swaps Ayrshire Bulls for Glasgow Warriors coaching role

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Former full-back returns to the club where he spent eight seasons as a player …

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Super6: Heriot’s outlast Ayrshire Bulls to secure home semi-final

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Silver Saturday Men’s Finals: all the runners and riders

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Premiership Grand Final: Ayr defeat Heriot’s in epic encounter

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Ayr v Glasgow Hawks: Paddy Dewhirst hat-trick sets up home win

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Routine victory for Millbrae men means they are guaranteed top seed in the play-offs despite one round of matches in regular season still to be played …

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Super 6 head coaches announced and license agreements signed

14 December 2018 David Barnes 1

Ben Cairns, Stevie Lawrie, Peter Murchie, Rob Chrystie, Ciaran Beattie and Graham Shiel to take charge of teams in the new league …

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