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• Franco Smith Issues Brutal Assessment of Glasgow’s South African Tour as Stormers Seize United Rugby Championship Summit

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has labeled his side's performance "disappointing" following a heavy 48-12 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town. The loss, coming on the hee...

• Franco Smith Dismisses "Ellis Park Meltdown" as Glasgow Warriors Pivot for Must-Win Stormers Clash

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has characterized his team’s recent heavy defeat to the Lions as a mere "pebble in the shoe," insisting that the log-leaders have a strateg...

• Glasgow Warriors Reintroduce Senior Stars for Top-of-Table Clash Against Reeling Stormers

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Glasgow Warriors will deploy their premier lineup for a pivotal United Rugby Championship encounter against the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday. Seeking to maintain their four-...

• Franco Smith Credits Lions' Depth While Admitting Glasgow Warriors Face Fatigue and Squad Pressures

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Following a heavy 54–12 defeat at Ellis Park, Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' "Springbok-like" depth while acknowledging that his own squad is strugglin...

• Vulnerable Glasgow Warriors Face Highveld Ambush As South African Quartet Pursues Historic Playoff Clean Sweep

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The United Rugby Championship enters a volatile final stretch with all four South African franchises in contention for the post-season. Table-topping Glasgow Warriors face a critic...

• BlitzBoks Target World Championship Glory In Hong Kong As David Brits Makes Long-Awaited Debut

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The South African Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong with a settled squad aiming to add a World Championship title to their 2026 series victory. Veteran David Brits is set to com...

• Johann Van Graan Orchestrates Historic Bath Comeback While Glasgow Stumbles In European Quarterfinal Shocker

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Johann van Graan has led Bath to their first European semifinal in two decades following a stunning 43-41 recovery against Northampton Saints. Conversely, Glasgow Warriors suffered...

• Glasgow Captain Kyle Steyn Issues Defiant Warning Following Agonizing Champions Cup Exit To Toulon

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Glasgow Warriors are shifting their entire focus to the United Rugby Championship title race after a narrow 19-22 loss to Toulon. Captain Kyle Steyn emphasized that the squad m...

• Glasgow Warriors Exit Champions Cup as Franco Smith Champions Evolving Team Expectations

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Glasgow Warriors suffered a narrow 19-22 home defeat to Toulon in their first-ever Champions Cup quarterfinal at Scotstoun. Head coach Franco Smith expressed pride in his squad for...

• Toulon Outlast Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun Thriller to Clinch Champions Cup Semifinal Berth

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  French giants Toulon secured a hard-fought 22-19 victory over Glasgow Warriors, ending the Scottish side’s unbeaten run to progress to the Investec Champions Cup semifinals. Despit...

• Glasgow Warriors Secure Powerhouse Pumas Flanker Ruwald van der Merwe on Two-Year Deal

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Franco Smith has bolstered Glasgow Warriors' forward pack with the signing of South African loose forward Ruwald van der Merwe. The 2025 SA Cup-winning captain will join the United...

• Johan Ackermann Urges Bulls to Seize Champions Cup Opportunity Following Thrilling Victory Over Munster

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has called on his side to embrace their underdog status as they pivot from a vital 34,31 United Rugby Championship win to a Champions Cup knockout...