Matawalu extends Glasgow Warriors stay

Glasgow Warriors have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s 1872 Cup clash against Edinburgh Rugby, with the news that Niko Matawalu will be staying in Glasgow until at least May 2019.

The winger has been in fine form since returning to the Warriors, after penning a one-year deal in August and the club has exercised the option to extend Matawalu’s stay.

His Man of the Match performance against Leinster in Warriors’ Guinness PRO14 victory last month will live long in the memory, with his involvement in Nick Grigg’s try, a likely contender for Try of the Season.

He has scored 28 tries in his 84 Warriors appearances to date over his two spells at the club and the Fijian international was a member of the Warriors 2015 Guinness PRO12 title-winning squad.

Speaking to Warriors TV, Niko Matawalu said: “I'm very happy and excited to be staying at Glasgow Warriors for another year. 

"I always say that when you're happy you will perform well, so I'm very honoured to be back and I'm looking forward to to being here for another season.

"It's good playing in front of our supporters and I'm enjoying playing under Dave (Rennie) and being part of his team."