The Latest Breaking News from Franco Smith

Smith wary of ‘elephant in room’ surrounding McLean suspension

GLASGOW head coach Franco Smith last night insisted he was doing all he could to remain focused on this evening’s Challenge Cup match at home to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2023

Weir eager to take chance and come in from the cold

DUNCAN WEIR has been a peripheral figure for Glasgow Warriors this season, managing just one start and three bench appearances in the campaign, but…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

McDowell to lead Glasgow from front against Perpignan

FRANCO SMITH has stuck to the strategy which served his Glasgow Warriors team well in the opening two rounds of their Challenge Cup campaign at the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Franco Smith delighted by ‘best win’ so far of his tenure in Glasgow

GLASGOW coach Franco Smith labelled last night’s win over Edinburgh as his biggest result since taking charge of the team. The Warriors have now…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2022

Franco Smith opts for continuity in Warriors pack ahead of decisive derby clash

FRANCO SMITH has rewarded the Glasgow Warriors pack for their abrasive individual and collective performances in last Friday’s 1872 Cup first-leg…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2022

Smith urges Walker to prove Scotland credentials against Edinburgh

THE nature of 1872 Cup matches is that the games within the game are often more interesting and significant than overall performances and outcome.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Scotland's Argentinian contingent unite for a Messi night in Edinburgh

Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh at Scotstoun in the first leg of those two teams’ now traditional 1872 Cup festive double-header in just 10…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

Bath 19 Glasgow 22: Franco Smith delighted with Warriors’ fighting spirit

A LATE penalty by Duncan Weir, and a fighting spirit that was in evidence from first to last, got Glasgow’s Challenge Cup campaign off to a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2022

Franco Smith out to harness ‘special energy’ of Glasgow reserves at Bath

GEORGE Horne and Sione Tuipulotu are among those rested, Richie Gray drops to the bench, and Zander Fagerson is one of a dozen players listed as…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2022

Zebre 17 Glasgow 45: Warriors stand firm to end losing away run

IT was not particularly pretty but it was exactly what Glasgow Warriors needed. After losing 10 away matches in the URC on the bounce, Franco…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022