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George Horne (centre) missed a late penalty that could have won the game for 13-man Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow and Ulster serve up breathless ending as hosts spurn chance

A warrior in traditional Fijian dress on the pitch ahead of the Nations Championship match between Fiji and England at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on July 11, 2026.

Why Fiji are 'home' team v Scotland as 'challenging' situation avoided

Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall (centre and second from right) has been named in the 2025/26 URC Elite XV (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow duo in 25/26 URC 'Elite XV' but one teammate a surprise snub

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith reckons the URC is tougher than ever.

Glasgow Warriors reaction: Belfast is a ‘nice place for a final’

Stafford McDowall says Glasgow Warriors missed an opportunity to widen their lead at the top of the URC (Pic: SNS)

McDowall rues 'missed opportunity' as Warriors fail to extend URC lead

L to R: Glasgow Warriors players Matt Fagerson, Max Williamson, Dan Lancaster and Josh McKay (Pics: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors best starting XV for 2026/27 season as it stands

Kerr Yule (left) is 'buzzing' to have signed his first pro contract with Glasgow Warriors having been a fan of the club since he was a young child (Pic: SNS)

Warriors' emerging talent Yule not daunted by stars in front of him

Scotland scrum-half Ben White will start for Toulon against Glasgow at Scotstoun on Saturday but his international teammate George Horne misses out for the home side. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Glasgow make two changes as Toulon confirm Ben White decision

Glasgow Warriors' Stafford McDowall scores his side's fourth try during the Champions Cup round of 16 win over Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Building for this' - Warriors star McDowall relishing Toulon clash

Glasgow Warriors' Dan Lancaster at full time after the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium.

He’s first-choice: praise for key player as Glasgow Warriors pip Bulls

Glasgow Warriors' Stafford McDowall runs through to score his side's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium.

McDowall excels as Glasgow Warriors' bravery is rewarded in last-16

Kyle Steyn during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium. The winger returns from injury to captain the side against the Bulls.

Mini Scotland v Springboks match looms as Glasgow make big call at 13

Liam McConnell, centre, will make his Scotland debut on Saturday.

What Scotland new boys will bring as duo backed despite lack of starts

Kerr Yule runs out at Scotstoun for his competitive debut for Glasgow Warriors in the BKT United Rugby Championship match against Hollywoodbets Sharks.

‘Some unit’ - How Glasgow Warriors debutant stood up to Springboks duo

Scotland's Kyle Steyn, left, and Fergus Burke try to stop Fiji's Josua Tuisova during the 29-14 defeat in Suva.

Two key areas where Scotland must improve in tour finale

Scotland's Stafford McDowall, top, celebrates with Rory Hutchinson and Arron Reed after the win over the Maori All Blacks.

'Massively proud' - huge defensive effort as Scots beat Māori

Scotland captain Stafford McDowall at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei ahead of Saturday's match against the Māori All Blacks.

'Respect' - McDowall explains Scotland Haka stance

Fin Richardson will play for Scotland for the first time in Saturday's game against the Māori All Blacks.

15 changes for Scotland, why Tests take priority and main Māori threat

Stafford McDowall believes Glasgow Warriors have learned how to win big knockout games.

Why Warriors are backing themselves in bid for Champions Cup first

Scotland's Darcy Graham celebrates his second try during the comeback against England at Twickenham in 2019.

From 24th man in bonkers Calcutta Cup to centre stage at Twickenham

Glasgow's Stafford McDowall has been banned for three matches by the EPCR. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDowall learns ban fate as Glasgow centre to miss important matches

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn has not played since the second game of the season.

Returning Scotland pair give Glasgow Warriors options for Hampden

Glasgow Warriors' Stafford McDowall has been cited.

Glasgow Warriors player cited and faces suspension after Toulon tie

Stafford McDowall captained Scotland in their recent win over Portugal at Murrayfield.

McDowall reveals twin aims for Glasgow Warriors as he commits to club

Freddy Douglas made his Scotland debut against Portugal and will play for the A-team against Chile.

Why Freddy Douglas can inspire the young Scots in line to face Chile

Mosese Tuipulotu during a Scotland training session at Oriam. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland A selections explained - and why some were left disappointed

Stafford McDowall during the Scotland team run at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Scotland captain on new boy who's 'unbelievable on the physical side'

Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland against Portugal.

The remarkable attendance stats behind Scotland-Portugal then and now

Freddy Douglas has impressed during Scotland training.

Scots teenager with mindset for Test rugby poised to emulate Townsend

Glasgow Warriors' Gregor Hiddleston has impressed coach Franco Smith, particularly with his tackling. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors bid to protect players from expectations as injury is revealed

Duncan Munn during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow youngster aims to learn from best - even if they make him ‘look silly’

Dylan Richardson scores a first half try for Scotland against Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Six Scotland takeaways as Sale pair thrive and one player finds a new position

Glasgow's Stafford McDowall will co-captain Scotland against Canada in the opening match of the summer tour in Ottawa. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland should beat Canada but humiliation of 2002 serves as stark reminder

Head coach Gregor Townsend watching Scotland beat England 30-21 in February at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium (Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland 'won't be perfect' - one starter has more caps than rest put together

Glasgow Warriors' Jamie Dobie celebrates after Ross Thompson's late try in the United Rugby Championship Play-Off Quarter-Final win over DHL Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Timing key for Glasgow as coach warns against ‘headbutting the walls’ too early

George Turner, centre, during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Turner’s Glasgow Warriors exit has an upside for club and country

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 16: Stafford McDowall during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 16, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow Warriors must disregard Sharks’ league position

Harlequins' Marcus Smith (centre) scores their second try during the narrow win over Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow's big fightback is all in vain as Harlequins edge Champions Cup thriller

Scotland's Stafford McDowall on the attack, as Ireland's Tadhg Beirne tries to tackle him, with Bundee Aki in the background. (Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Stafford McDowall on Six Nations bow, stunning linebreak and Franco Smith effect

Stafford McDowall will make his second Scotland appearance against Ireland.

Why Scotland have turned to McDowall as Fagerson prepares to make history

Stephen Varney scores Italy's third try in the 31-29 win over Scotland despite the efforts of Jack Dempsey and Andy Christie. (Photo by Giampiero Sposito/Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: Where Scotland went wrong in Rome and areas to target Ireland

Kyle Rowe in action for Glasgow Warriors.

Rowe recalls only Murrayfield memory and says he can help fill in at 15

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith has been ruled out for eight to 12 months with a knee ligament injury. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Smith injury update is bad news for Scotland and Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors captain Stafford McDowall on the attack against Northampton Saints during the Investec Champions Cup match at Scotstoun. Northampton won 28-19. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘All must win’ for Glasgow Warriors in Europe after maul weapon nullified

Stafford McDowall has captained Glasgow Warriors in the absence of the injured Kyle Steyn and led them to victory over Benetton at the weekend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

McDowall backed for more Scotland caps and 'major role' at next World Cup

Connacht's Diarmuid Kilgallen dives to score the opening try despite Huw Jones of Glasgow Warriors. Pic: Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock

'We are not panicking': Warriors vow to improve for Stormers test

George Horne scored a try on his 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors.

Smith knows Warriors far from perfect but hails resilience and Horne

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