Losing pre-season matches might not trouble head coach Franco Smith but for those Glasgow players involved it is undoubtedly a source of irritation. Warriors’ journey to the United Rugby Championship was driven by an almost insatiable will to win that doesn’t diminish even when there is nothing tangible at stake beyond personal pride. Friendly games against Zebre…
The Warriors boss said the 28-21 defeat was a “classic pre-season” encounter. Smith said: “A lot of players have had the chance to play between the two games. Some of the rust had to come off some of the boys who had been off. “As we progressed in the second part of the game it…
Leinster’s anguish from their Champions Cup Final loss last weekend will require a lot more than just a regular end-of-season bonus-point victory against Connacht, but at least Leo Cullen’s team started the mending process. The fact that this was the last game to be played at the RDS before the stadium is reconstructed for the…