Franco Smith rugby player
Franco Smith rugby player

Franco Smith

29th Jul 1972 1.83m/89kg Head Coach

Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...

Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...

From Elie to Nice – Johnny Matthews buzzing after joining Scotland squad

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped Glasgow front-rower Johnny Matthews revealed he was stunned to get a call out of the blue on Saturday asking him to fly to France to join Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 30-year-old was...

Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...

Glasgow boss thrilled by Champions Cup return

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has admitted to being “excited” by his side’s return to the Champions Cup next season after a one-year absence.   The Scottish region...

Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...

Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign.   It is the second time...

Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23.   The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...

Glasgow went from ‘tough conversations’ to Challenge Cup final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn has revealed how he and his teammates promised a refreshed mindset ahead of this season, which has culminated in an EPCR Challenge Cup final.   The Scottish...

Five players to leave Glasgow Warriors

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five players will be moving on from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current campaign, after the club confirmed its list of leavers for 2022/23 The group will join Ryan Wilson –...