Full name | Glasgow Warriors | ||
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Union | Scottish Rugby Union | ||
Founded | amateur 1872 professional 1996[1] | ||
Location | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Ground(s) | Scotstoun Stadium (Capacity: 7,351[2] using additional temporary seating) | ||
Chairman | Charles Shaw | ||
Coach(es) | Franco Smith | ||
Captain(s) | Kyle Steyn | ||
Most caps | Rob Harley (267) | ||
Top scorer | Dan Parks (1530) | ||
Most tries | D.T.H. van der Merwe (58) | ||
League(s) | United Rugby Championship | ||
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Official website | |||
glasgowwarriors | |||
Current season |
Glasgow Warriors are a professional rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the United Rugby Championship league and in the European Professional Club Rugby tournaments. In the 2014–15 season they won the Pro12 title and became the first Scottish team to win a major trophy in rugby union's professional era. In 2023-24 they became the first Scottish side to win the United Rugby Championship in its current form.[3] The side is known for its fast, dynamic and attacking style of play,[4][5][6] using offloads[7] and quick rucks.[8] Defensively the club prides itself on its 'Fortress Scotstoun' where the club play at home.[9][10]