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2011–12 Glasgow Warriors Season
The 2011–12 season saw Glasgow Warriors compete in the competitions: the RaboDirect Pro12 and the European Champions Cup, the Heineken Cup. Season Overview Team Coaches Squad Academy players * George Hunter - Prop * Rob McAlpine - Lock * Adam Ashe - Flanker * Callum Templeton - Number Eight * Murray McConnell - Scrum-half * Sean Kennedy - Scrum-half * James Johnstone - Centre * Mike Doneghan - Wing * Rory Hughes - Wing Player statistics During the 2011–12 season, Glasgow have used 43 different players in competitive games. The table below shows the number of appearances and points scored by each player. Staff movements Coaches Personnel in Personnel out Player movements Academy promotions Player transfers In Tommy Seymour from Ulster Michael Cusack from Doncaster Knights Out Competitions Pre-season and friendlies Match 1 Glasgow Warriors: 15 Peter Murchie; 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Rob Dewey (Captain), 12 Troy Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow Warriors
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. The side is known for its fast, dynamic and attacking style of play, using offloads and quick rucks. Defensively the club prides itself on its 'Fortress Scotstoun' where the club play at home. History Glasgow Warriors are a continuation of the amateur Glasgow District side founded in 1872. For the history of Glasgow as an amateur district side see: Reshaped as a professional club in 1996, Glasgow Warriors were originally known as Glasgow Rugby before rebranding as Glasgow Caledonians in 1998 by a merger with the Caledonian Reds. They dropped the Caledonians to become Glasgow Rugby in 2001 again and finally rebranded as the Glasgow Warriors in 2005. Origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moray Low
Moray Low (born 28 November 1984 in Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland) is a retired rugby union player. Low's position of choice is as a Prop. He is capable of playing on both sides of the scrum. He was called up to the Scotland squad for the 2008 Six Nations Championship, where he made his debut coming on as a second substitute for Alasdair Dickinson against France in the Stade de France. Low was named in the Scotland squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but played no part in any of Scotland's four games. It was announced on 16 February 2014 that Low will be joining English Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs (officially Exeter Rugby Club) is an English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. The club was founded in 1871 and since 2006 has played its home m ... on a two-year deal. He would go on to spend five years with the Chiefs reaching three Premiership Finals in that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Pitman
Rory Pitman (born 6 October 1989) is a Welsh rugby union footballer for the Jersey Reds. Pitman played rugby league for the South Wales Scorpions in the Championship 1 as a second row, making one appearance for them in 2012. Pitman joined the Welsh rugby union region the Ospreys but he was released by the Ospreys in July 2012. On 6 June 2014, it was confirmed that Pitman would be joining the Welsh rugby region Scarlets for the 2014/15 season. In his Scarlets competitive début, he scored two tries and was awarded man of the match against Ulster Ulster (; ga, Ulaidh or ''Cúige Uladh'' ; sco, label= Ulster Scots, Ulstèr or ''Ulster'') is one of the four traditional Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kin .... In November 2018, Pitman signed for Doncaster Knights on a short term deal, this leaving Cardiff RFC and Bridgend Sunday Football team Seagull FC. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pitman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Fusaro
Chris Fusaro (born 21 July 1989 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland) is a Scotland international rugby union player. He plays for Glasgow Warriors as a flanker. Rugby Union career Amateur career Early in 2007 he was among a group of boys who achieved a notable double in playing for two trophy-winning teams at Murrayfield in eight days – Bell Baxter High School beating Dollar Academy 20–8 in the Bell Lawrie Scottish Schools Cup final, and Howe of Fife winning the SRU Youth League final against Musselburgh by 27–14. He plays for Stirling County when not needed by the Warriors. Professional career Fusaro signed for Glasgow Warriors in summer 2010. He had to be patient in his first season at Warriors but he burst into the team in season 2011–12 establishing himself as a key component of the Glasgow pack, noted for his aggression and ball-winning ability at openside. He was voted Glasgow Warriors' 2011–12 Player of the Year by the club's fans (with 40% of the vote), having a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calum Forrester
Calum Forrester (born 3 October 1986) is a Scottish rugby union coach who formerly played professionally for Glasgow Warriors. He also played for the Scotland 7s and Scotland A national teams. Early life Forrester attended Hutchesons Grammar School. He had two years at Glasgow University studying sports science and also enrolled in the Open University. Forrester was a member of Scottish Rugby's National Rugby Academy and has a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. International career Forrester was a member of the Scotland Sevens squad for the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games in Bendigo, Australia. He made his national team debut during the 2005–06 IRB Sevens World Series, playing in the 2006 London Sevens and Edinburgh Sevens tournaments. He played in four tournaments for the 2006–07 series and, after being selected to play for the Rugby Ecosse at the Singapore Sevens in October 2007, he continued in the Scotland squad for the 2007 tournaments in Dubai and George. He repr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Eddie
James Eddie (born 3 June 1985) is a Scottish former professional Rugby union player. He played as a flanker or lock for Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO12. Eddie has represented both Scotland A and Scotland Sevens The Scotland Sevens was a rugby sevens tournament that was part of the Sevens World Series. In the 2014-15 season it was the penultimate event of the Sevens World Series circuit. It was first held in 2007 but has been removed from the serie ... and has made 126 appearances for his club since joining as an apprentice in 2004 and earning his professional contract in 2006. On 26 April 2016 James Eddie announced his retirement from playing professional rugby with immediate effect. A huge fans favourite, Eddie paid tribute to the fans on his retiral: "The Glasgow Warriors supporters have always had my back, they've been amazing and I want to thank them for all the support they've given me." This was echoed by Gregor Townsend: "James has been a great role mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Harley
Robert John Harley (born 26 May 1990) is a Scotland international rugby union player for US Carcassonne in the Pro D2. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors and is their most capped player. He plays as a flanker but can also cover lock.https://twitter.com/USCXV/status/1536740249568788482 Rugby Union career Amateur career Harley was drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017–18 season. Harley was drafted to Currie in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018–19 season. Professional career Glasgow Warriors He made his Warriors debut on 3 September 2010, winning at home against Leinster. He has the Glasgow Warrior No. 188. A tough tackling back row and lock forward, Harley was a fan favourite. Often underestimated to the cost of opposition teams and players. Harley provided teams with continuity of attacking ball and intelligence in defence, cutting off attacking options and space forcing opposition to run into numbers in defence. Speed of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Doneghan
Ross Doneghan (born 8 October 1988) is a Scottish rugby union coach now with Harlequins and Ealing Trailfinders. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors, London Scottish, Ayr, Stewart's Melville and Border Bulldogs. Rugby Union career Amateur career Doneghan started playing mini rugby in Linlithgow with the wee reds. He continued his rugby at Stewart's Melville College. He was part of the Stewart's Melville team that won the Bell Lawrie Scottish Schools Cup of 2006. From Stewart's Melville he moved to the Rugby Legends Academy in South Africa, run by former Scotland and South Africa international player John Allan. While with Glasgow Warriors, he played with Ayr from 2011. During this time at Ayr he converted from a Flanker to a Hooker. He played for Darlington Mowden Park from 2013–14, who at the time played in National League 2 North. That season the Darlington side won promotion to National League 1 for the 2014-15 season.https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ross-done ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnnie Beattie
John William Beattie (born 21 November 1985) is a Scottish former rugby union player. A number 8, he played for Glasgow Warriors, Montpellier, Castres and Bayonne. Background Beattie is the son of former Scotland number 8 John Beattie and brother of Scotland women's footballer Jen Beattie. He was educated at The Glasgow Academy, and played age group rugby for Glasgow and Scotland. As a youth, Beattie also represented Scotland at cricket and played football for the Rangers youth team. International career Beattie gained his first cap against Romania Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and ... on 18 November 2006. He was named in the XV for the standout performers of the 2010 Six Nations Championship by ''Planet Rugby''. He won 38 caps in total scoring 3 tries. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Barclay (rugby Union)
John Adam Barclay (born 25 September 1986) is a Scottish former rugby union player, who played as a flanker and Number 8. He made 76 international appearances for the Scotland national team 2007–2019. He played at three world cups. He played club rugby for Glasgow Warriors, Scarlets and Edinburgh Rugby. Early life Barclay was born in Hong Kong, where he went to Bradbury School, discovering mini rugby at Stanley Fort RFC. Barclay later attended Dollar Academy in Scotland, where he captained the school's 1st XV to victory against the High School of Dundee in the Scottish Schools Cup final at Murrayfield in 2004. Career Barclay joined Glasgow Warriors as an apprentice in 2004. Immediately after leaving school, while still only 17, he was invited to train with the Scotland squad by then-coach Matt Williams. After Williams' departure Barclay was not picked for the Scotland squad again until the 2007 World Cup after a run of strong performances for club side Glasgow Warriors. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Verbakel
Rob Verbakel (born 13 May 1987 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a Netherlands international rugby union player. He plays as a lock. He is currently playing in the Dutch league Ereklasse for RC 't Gooi. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12; and in the English league Aviva Premiership for the Northampton Saints. Rugby Union career Professional career New Zealand A late starter to rugby, Verbakel only started playing at university at age 19. However, he quickly showed his talent and after only 3 years of playing at lock was selected to the Canterbury squad for the 2010 ITM Cup, making 9 appearances. For the 2011 ITM Cup, Verbakel transferred to Otago. He made his debut in the season-opener against North Harbour, coming off the bench for the 2nd half and scoring his first provincial try. After a stint in Scotland, he returned to Otago for the 2012 ITM Cup, and started 11 matches for the province. Europe Verbakel signed in Scotland with Glasgow Warriors of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richie Gray (rugby Union, Born 1989)
Richard James Gray (born 24 August 1989) is a Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland international rugby union player, who plays for Glasgow Warriors. He previously played for Stade Toulousain, Toulouse, Castres Olympique and Sale Sharks. Gray is easily recognised on the pitch due to his height, standing at 6 ft 10 in, and his long, peroxide blonde, peroxide blond hairstyle. He is one of the tallest rugby players in Europe. Club career Gray played for provincial sides Glasgow Hawks and West of Scotland. He began his professional career at Glasgow Warriors in 2008, and was named in the Pro12 Dream Team at the end of the 2010/11 season. It was announced in November 2011 that Gray would be leaving Glasgow Warriors at the end of the 2011–12 season, having agreed to sign for the Sale Sharks. In May 2013 it was announced that he would leave Sharks and had signed a three-year deal with French team Castres Olympique. On 24 November 2015, Gray agreed a four-year deal wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |