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Lest We Get Carried Away…

Glasgow have done magnificently to make the Rabo playoffs and Edinburgh surprised everyone, but lets not declare a miracle just yet. There is a long way to go before we proclaim these teams two of the best in Europe.

Glasgow Warriors 24 – 3 Connacht

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Brodie McGregor was at Firhill as the Warriors won to set up a RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final with Leinster. There may have also been some emotions flying around the old place…

Treviso 8-13 Glasgow

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Glasgow went over to Treviso needing a win, and not much more. In the end that is exactly what they got, with both sides fully committed and Treviso’s willingness to run the ball coming up hard against Glasgow’s stubborn defence.

Why the SRU Look to ‘Foreign Aid’

Don’t go off declaring the SRU ignorant of youth before you consider why the two pro sides have brought in players that are not qualified to play for Scotland.

A Landmark Year For Both Pro Teams…

Edinburgh and Glasgow have less resources than English and French giants, but you don’t hear them complaining. They now have a chance to improve furrther.

Glasgow 31-3 Cardiff

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Glasgow needed a home win to kick-start the run in to the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs, and they delivered despite a high injury count.

Barclay Decides To Stick Around

Despite rumours of interest from abroad, Glasgow Warriors today announced that John Barclay has signed a one-year extension to stay in Scotland.

Mac Makes The Warriors

All Black flanker Angus Macdonal signs for the Warriors. Will the spending spree stop, and will others leave now that the pack has been bolstered? Johhnie Beattie has already jumped ship…

The Shock Of The Swap

Today it became official that Gregor Townsend will replace Sean Lineen as Glasgow Warriors head coach next season, with Lineen being put in charge of player recruitment for the SRU. This one shook many people. The timing was poor.

Glasgow 10-10 Leinster

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Christie Lester reports in from Firhill where Glasgow welcomed league leaders Leinster.

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