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Glasgow Warriors' season is over after their chances of reaching the Rainbow Cup Final were shot down by a Covid outbreak in the Ospreys camp. Image: Craig Watson
Glasgow Warriors

Covid call-off dashes Glasgow’s Rainbow Cup Final hopes

9 June 2021 David Barnes 7

Cancellation of Saturday’s Ospreys versus Benetton game means that the Italian will finish top of the ‘Northern’ Conference …

Ulster's Alan O’Connor tackles Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Ulster: Lions emerge unscathed as Cockerill rages against the ‘captain’s challenge’

5 June 2021 David Barnes 15

Edinburgh head coach says he was pleased with how his team battled in defeat to Ulster in Rainbow Cup dead-rubber …

Matt Fagerson scored Glasgow's opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow v Leinster: physical Warriors keep their season alive

4 June 2021 David Barnes 13

Danny Wilson’s side need Benetton and Munster to drop points next weekend if they are to qualify for the final of the Rainbow Cup …

Photo credit should read: © Craig Watson
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Ulster: Richard Cockerill blends experience with youth

4 June 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Edinburgh v Ulster: Richard Cockerill blends experience with youth

Hamish Watson and Duhan van der Merwe have final hit-outs before Lions tour, while teenagers Harry Paterson, Patrick Harrison and Ben Muncaster get a run …

Zander Fagerson's place at tighthead will go to Enrique Pieretto tomorrow night. Image: ©Craig Watson
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Glasgow v Leinster: Ali Price and Zander Fagerson sit out Scotstoun showdown

3 June 2021 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Glasgow v Leinster: Ali Price and Zander Fagerson sit out Scotstoun showdown

Fraser Brown replaces George Turner at hooker in only other change to starting XV …

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 …

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 …

Scotland analyst Gavin Vaughan will be part of the Lions performance team this summer. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International

Round-up: Rainbow Cup Final set for Italy as Lions backroom staff confirmed

27 May 2021 David Barnes Comments Off on Round-up: Rainbow Cup Final set for Italy as Lions backroom staff confirmed

Scotland national team analyst Gavin Vaughan has been included in Warren Gatland’s backroom staff for this summer’s trip to South Africa …

Glasgow Warriors second-row Rob Harley celebrates George Turners try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Glasgow: Warriors build momentum at Murrayfield

16 May 2021 David Barnes 9

Danny Wilson’s side in danger of qualifying for the play-off final of the Rainbow Cup after back-to-back wins over inter-city rivals
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Ratu Tagive's expression sums up the whole Rainbow Cup experience. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Cross-hemisphere Rainbow Cup Final planned

14 May 2021 David Barnes 1

The winners of the European and South African segments of the tournament will play each other on 19th June …

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