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Glasgow name team to face Ulster in pre-season clash

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Head Coach Franco Smith has named a starting XV showing two changes from last weekend’s win over Ayrshire Bulls, as Glasgow Warriors welcome Ulster to Scotstoun for tomorrow night’s The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge.

The fixture marks the final opportunity for Smith and his squad to fine-tune any aspects of their game before the 2022/23 season gets underway, with the opening round of United Rugby Championship matches just one week away.

One of Smith’s two changes comes in the front-row, as Murphy Walker replaces Simon Berghan in a trio completed by Nathan McBeth and Johnny Matthews.

An unchanged engine room sees Lewis Bean retained in the second-row, packing down alongside Richie Gray for the visit of the Irish province.

The other alteration from last weekend sees Jack Dempsey – a try-scorer off the bench in Inverness – come in at number eight in place of Sione Vailanu, joining Sintu Manjezi and Thomas Gordon in an all-action back-row.

George Horne and Domingo Miotti continue their combination in the half-backs, the former having also found his way over the whitewash at the Caledonian Stadium last weekend.

The centre partnership is once again formed by Tom Jordan and Stafford McDowall, the former Ayr duo having linked up well last time out.

Kyle Steyn captains the side from the wing, with Walter Fifita and Cole Forbes completing the starting lineup for tomorrow night.

A quartet of internationals are brought onto the bench having missed the clash in Inverness, with 12 replacements in total named by Smith and his coaching team.

Duncan Weir is included amongst the replacements after recovering from an off-season injury, whilst Sebastian Cancelliere is included after touring with the Argentina XV over the summer.

Sam Johnson and Jamie Bhatti both come into the matchday squad for their first taste of pre-season action, the pair having toured with Scotland to South America over the summer.

Ryan Wilson and Fraser Brown once again bring a wealth of experience to proceedings from the replacements bench, whilst Sione Vailanu and JP du Preez are included after their first pre-season outings in Glasgow colours last weekend.

Lucio Sordoni and Cam Jones are likewise included after taking to the field for the first time for the Warriors in Inverness, with academy prospects Ross McKnight and Euan Ferrie completing the matchday squad.

Speaking to glasgowwarriors.org, Head Coach Smith said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming Ulster to Scotstoun tomorrow night.

“We are all motivated to build on last weekend’s performance against Ayrshire Bulls as we continue to build towards the new season.

“Ulster have a well drilled pack and will present a real challenge up font and an in defence.

“Tomorrow will be the first time we run out in front of our fans at Scotstoun for five months and everyone is looking forward to experiencing the special atmosphere that the Warrior Nation brings.”

Glasgow Warriors team to face Ulster at Scotstoun, Friday 9 September, kick-off 7.30pm. You can watch the match live on the Recast app, as well as following live updates on Twitter at @GlasgowWarriors.

1. Nathan McBeth
2. Johnny Matthews
3. Murphy Walker
4. Lewis Bean
5. Richie Gray
6. Sintu Manjezi
7. Thomas Gordon
8. Jack Dempsey

9. George Horne
10. Domingo Miotti
11. Walter Fifita
12. Tom Jordan
13. Stafford McDowall
14. Kyle Steyn (C)
15. Cole Forbes

Replacements: Fraser Brown, Jamie Bhatti, Lucio Sordoni, JP du Preez, Ryan Wilson, Sione Vailanu, Euan Ferrie, Cam Jones, Duncan Weir, Sam Johnson, Ross McKnight, Sebastian Cancelliere.

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Squad Update | Munster Prepare For Cardiff At Thomond

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The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday night’s URC Round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park.

The game kicks off at 7.35pm with tickets from €20 available here.

In player news, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash and Peter O’Mahony have all returned to the HPC after helping Ireland to the 6 Nations title.

On the injury front, Academy back-row forward Ruadhán Quinn suffered a hand injury against Ospreys on Friday night and will be sidelined for a number of weeks.

Oli Jager and Fineen Wycherley have started their rehab following minor procedures for respective knee injuries.

Alex Nankivell is completing the RTP protocols and his availability will be determined later this week.

Simon Zebo was unavailable for the Ospreys game due to a low-grade hip injury and is due to return to training this week.

Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Roman Salanoa (knee), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye), Paddy Patterson (knee), Liam Coombes (shoulder), Patrick Campbell (shoulder).

There were 15 Munster players in AIL action at the weekend.

In Division 1A, Fionn Gibbons and Chris Moore helped Young Munster beat Dublin University with Gibbons among the tries.

Mark Donnelly lined out for Cork Constitution as they were beaten by Terenure College.

Kieran Ryan, Darragh McSweeney and Daniel Okeke couldn’t prevent Shannon falling to a defeat to City of Armagh.

In Division 1B, Colm Hogan, Jack Oliver, George Hadden, Max Clein, Cian Hurley and Jack Daly helped Garryowen to a win over Queen’s University. Hogan, Clein and Cronin were among the tries with Oliver kicking a conversion.

Scott Buckley and Andrew O’Mahony were in action for UCC as they lost to St Mary’s College.

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URC Round 13: Saturday, March 30

Munster v Cardiff Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here

Women’s 6 Nations Round 3: Saturday, April 13

Ireland v Wales, Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 16: Saturday, May 11

Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 18: Saturday, June 1

Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here

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Squad Update | Preparations Continue For Ospreys

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The Munster squad are continuing preparations ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 12 clash against Ospreys in Swansea (7.35pm).

On the injury front, there is good news for John Hodnett (finger), Jack O’Donoghue (knee) and Simon Zebo (knee) as they all return to training this week.

Oli Jager (knee) and Fineen Wycherley (knee) are both due to see specialists this week for possible surgery.

Alex Nankivell is following the return to play protocols following a head injury in training last week.

On the international front, Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman have returned to the squad after Ireland’s 6 Nations triumph at the weekend.

Continuing to rehab: Dave Kilcoyne (shoulder), Diarmuid Barron (foot), Roman Salanoa (knee), Jean Kleyn (knee/eye), Paddy Patterson (knee), Liam Coombes (shoulder), Patrick Campbell (shoulder).

Tickets

URC Round 13: Saturday, March 30

Munster v Cardiff Rugby, Thomond Park, 7.35pm; Buy tickets here

Women’s 6 Nations Round 3: Saturday, April 13

Ireland v Wales, Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 16: Saturday, May 11

Munster v Connacht, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here

URC Round 18: Saturday, June 1

Munster v Ulster, Thomond Park, 5.15pm; Buy tickets here

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British & Irish Lion to join Glasgow Warriors

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Sutherland to join Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors can confirm that Scotland prop Rory Sutherland will join the club this summer.

The British and Irish Lion joins the Scotstoun-outfit from French side Oyonnax, making the move to Scotstoun on a two-year deal as Franco Smith’s squad continues to take shape.

The confirmation of the loose-head prop’s move to Glasgow also comes on the eve of his involvement in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin, where he is in contention to win his 30th cap for Scotland, part of the match day squad.

The 31-year-old Sutherland will bring a dynamic ball-carrying presence to the Warriors in addition to a solid platform at the set-piece.

After making his debut for Edinburgh in 2014, the prop went on to make 91 appearances in the capital before a summer switch to Worcester Warriors in 2021.

A short-term stint with Ulster followed after Worcester’s demise in 2022, running out on 12 occasions for the Irish province.

Sutherland’s form for Scotland across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns saw him selected for the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, joining future Glasgow team-mate Zander Fagerson amongst the front-row options.

He became the first Scottish prop to represent the invitational squad since the late Tom Smith when selected for the first Test, playing just under an hour in the 22-17 victory over the Springboks.

Sutherland said: “The past couple of years have been tough since I had to leave Worcester. I’ve been at a few clubs and I haven’t had the consistency I’d have liked in my game. This move to Glasgow, and back to Scotland, offers me the chance to work on getting that back into my rugby.

“Glasgow is a really successful team, so to be offered the chance to come to Scotstoun is attractive for any player. For me, it allows me to come back home, and be closer to my family, which will work wonders for me.

“I’ve gotten close to some of the Glasgow players while in camp with Scotland and they talk highly of Franco and the culture in the club. I’m looking forward to that and getting back to the homeland!”

Head Coach Smith added: “We are pleased to be able to add a prop of Rory’s calibre to our squad ahead of next season.

“His qualities will make him a real asset to our playing group, as we continue to develop our strength in every position.

“We look forward to seeing him in action at Scotstoun over the next couple of seasons and we know that the Warrior Nation will welcome him to our club.”

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