Glasgow Warriors

Munster's lock Tadhg Beirne (top L) handles the ball in the line-out during the URC final against Stormers.

Munster land URC title as Glasgow's conquerors dig deep to overcome Stormers

Ali Price came on as a second-half replacement in Glasgow Warriors' Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Comment: Superb Smith made three ill-judged Glasgow Warriors decisions

Franco Smith addresses his Glasgow Warriors players during an open training session at Scotstoun in April. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

How early-riser Franco Smith gave Glasgow Warriors the wake-up call they needed

Franco Smith was voted BKT United Rugby Championship coach of the year by his peers.

Glasgow Warriors' Franco Smith voted URC coach of the year by his peers

Scotland centre Sam Johnson will play for the Barbarians against a World XV. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Departing Glasgow Warriors player named in squad for Twickenham clash

Glasgow Warriors' Kyle Steyn goes over to score their side's third try during the ECPR Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon.

Glasgow Warriors must learn from cup final defeat like the class of 2015

Huw Jones is unable to prevent Toulon's Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse scoring the French club's second try in the 43-19 Challenge Cup final win. (Photo by Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images)

Jones blames error count rather than stage fright for Glasgow final defeat

Disappointment for the Glasgow Warriors players following their 43-19 defeat by Toulon in the Challenge Cup final in Dublin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors reaction: ‘Too soft’; lineout woes; the start, not the end

Toulon were too strong for Glasgow Warriors in Dublin as they landed the Challenge Cup at the fifth time of asking.

How outclassed Glasgow were left with regrets in Challenge Cup final defeat

The dejected Glasgow Warriors players look at their medals following the 43-19 defeat by Toulon in Dublin.

Smith: Unfair to say Glasgow Warriors team selection was wrong against Toulon

Glasgow Warriors players Murphy Walker, Domingo Miotti and Matt Fagerson emerge for the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium. (Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock)

How Smith’s tough love has Glasgow Warriors on the brink of history in Dublin

Richie Gray, left, worked previously with the Springboks but is now part of the coaching team at Toulon. (Photo by David Gibson/Photosport/Shutterstock)

Meet the other Richie Gray, who is helping Toulon plot Glasgow’s downfall

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith in the Aviva Stadium ahead of Friday's European Challenge Cup final. (Photo by David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock)
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‘Elephant in the room’ cited by Glasgow Warriors coach as pressure all on Toulon

La Rochelle and Leinster contested last season's Heineken Champions Cup final and will do so again this year.

Heineken Champions Cup final could be held in USA as rugby looks to grow

Domingo Miotti will start at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How to watch Glasgow Warriors v Toulon Challenge Cup final on TV

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has named his team to play Toulon. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors team to play Toulon: Surprise omissions from the pack

Fraser Brown will be hoping to be part of the Glasgow Warriors team in Friday's Challenge Cup final against Toulon.

Brown on Smith big comment, Glasgow hookers' car journeys and Scotland snub

Toulon's Italian number eight Sergio Parisse is hanging up his boots this summer. (Photo by Christophe SIMON / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Glasgow fan advantage of no concern as Toulon aim for Parisse trophy send-off

Glasgow Warriors head coach has been successful with his squad rotation and faces some tough calls on certain positions.

Glasgow Warriors team: Smith faces huge calls but won't be swayed by sentiment

Duncan Paia'aua of RC Toulon is tackled by Matteo Minozzi and Tomas Albornoz of Benetton Rugby during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi-Final match between RC Toulon and Benetton Rugby at Felix Mayol Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Toulon, France.

Toulon wary of Warriors' Tuipulotu as Aussie mate plans to keep 'watchful' eye

Scott Cummings is hoping for European glory when Glasgow Warriors take on Toulon in the Challenge Cup final.

Cummings: Talk is cheap ahead of Glasgow Warriors' final with Toulon

Munster defended impressively against Glasgow Warriors during their recent win at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow Warriors are a ‘7-14-21’ team rather than a ‘3-6-9’ one

Domingo Miotti started in the Challenge Cup knockout wins over the Dragons and Lions. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Miotti and Weir dilemma for Glasgow Warriors ahead of Challenge Cup final

Toulon lost heavily to Racing 92 ahead of Friday's Challenge Cup final against Glasgow Warriors.

Much-changed Toulon suffer heavy Top 14 defeat ahead of Warriors showdown

Toulon fly-half Dan Biggar is enjoying his first season at Stade Mayol.

Toulon's Challenge Cup hoodoo: French club driven to get hands on elusive trophy

Stafford McDowall was at school the last time Glasgow Warriors competed in a final.

McDowall recalls Glasgow Warriors' last final and Toulon's galacticos era

Glasgow Warriors players are dejected during a BKT United Rugby Championship match.

Glasgow paid price for not playing percentages but defeat far from a disaster

Next season's United Rugby Championship will not begin until late October. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Start date for next season's United Rugby Championship revealed

Sione Tuipulotu and Darcy Graham are both in the URC Elite XV. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors represented in the URC team of the season

Tom Jordan was sent off for Glasgow Warriors last weekend against Munster.

Jordan to miss Glasgow's final after original confusion over banned matches

Stuart McInally is back in the Scotland fold. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Retiring Scotland duo given World Cup incentive and chance to bow out on a high

Sam Johnson is leaving Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland centre among six players leaving Glasgow Warriors

Finn Russell is among 41 players selected by Gregor Townsend for Scotland's World Cup training squad.

Scotland's World Cup training squad: 41 players picked but six notable absentees

Kyle Steyn's second-half try was not enough for Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors' Jordan consoled after red card as he sweats on suspension

Glasgow's Rory Darge is dejected during the defeat to Munster at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith details Glasgow turning point v Munster - 'it wasn't the red card'

Glasgow's Kyle Steyn is thwarted in his attempts to reach the Munster line. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow pay price for red card as Munster progress to URC semi-finals

Ollie Smith (second right) in action for Glasgow Warriors against Jean Kleyn of Munster during a URC match earlier in the season.

Warriors' best is now better than Munster's - but this is still finely poised

Stafford McDowall will start at 12 for Glasgow Warriors against Munster. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDowall takes centre stage as Glasgow Warriors pick Scotland man on bench

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Munster on? Kick-off time, TV details

Sione Tuipulotu on the attack against Scarlets during Glasgow Warriors' European Challenge Cup semi-final win in Wales. (Photo by Ashley Crowden/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Celtic semi was icing on cake for Tuipulotu after Glasgow Warriors win

Jamie Ritchie takes a selfie with fans after Edinburgh's final game of the season, against Ulster. (Photo by Leah Scholes/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Jamie Ritchie wishes Glasgow Warriors well - he'd just rather it was Edinburgh

Toulon's Charles Ollivon has had his red card overturned. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon's Charles Ollivon free to face Glasgow Warriors after red card decision

Sebastian Cancelliere has scored nine tries for Glasgow Warriors this season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors wing signs new deal and hailed as ‘model professional’

Matt Fagerson on the attack against Connacht. He came off the bench and played at centre. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Matt Fagerson enjoyed stint as auxiliary centre for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors' Pete Horne, right, and Chris Fusaro celebrate with the Pro12 trophy after the win over Munster in the 2015 final in Belfast. (Photo: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

Glasgow Warriors similarities with 2015 heroes but time for new chapter

Glasgow Warriors' George Horne kicks the ball during the ECPR European Challenge Cup semi-final match at the Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli.

Glasgow Warriors' Monday message may be 'cringey' but they are getting job done

Sebastian Cancelliere celebrates with Glasgow Warriors supporters after the club reached their first ever European final. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors: History, record-breaking Matthews, straight-talking Dempsey

The Aviva Stadium will host this season's EPCR Challenge Cup final. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors v Toulon: Challenge Cup final date, venue, tickets

Stafford McDowall got Glasgow Warriors up and running with an early try. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors stun noisy Scarlets crowd to reach first ever European final

Sione Vailanu applauds the small band of travelling Glasgow Warriors supporters after the Euro semi-final win over Scarlets. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors had to overcome nerves to book Euro final spot - Franco Smith

Sebastian Cancelliere is back in the Glasgow Warriors team after a long injury lay-off. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors backed to cope with noisy Welsh fans in Scarlets semi-final

Glasgow Warriors have already lifted the Scottish-Italian Shield this season but have their sights set on bigger prizes. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow have come on ‘leaps and bounds’ and shouldn’t be cowed by a Euro semi

Glasgow Warriors and Scarlets met at Scotstoun in the URC earlier this month, with Glasgow winning 12-9. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Scarlets v Glasgow Warriors on? How to watch for free

Jamie Bhatti, pictured on the right alongside front-row colleagues Zander Fagerson and Fraser Brown, felt the Glasgow Warriors scrum functioned well against the Scarlets in the recent league match at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Warriors star eyes same career and flight path as Scotland team-mate

Henco Venter is leaving Cell C Sharks to join Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Shutterstock)

Glasgow Warriors sign South African back-row forward

George Horne wins the Glasgow Warriors McCrea Financial Services Player of the Season at the Hilton Hotel on April 23, 2023. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why George Horne is worthy winner of Glasgow Warriors' player of year

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