Johnny Matthews rugby player
Johnny Matthews rugby player

Johnny Matthews

5th Jul 1993 1.82m/107kg Hooker

‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...

Matthews extends deal with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Matthews confirmed there was no hesitation in putting pen to paper on a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, after the hooker agreed to extend his stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of...

STAT ATTACK: Duhan van der Metre, Billy Burns brilliance & more from Round 9

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've picked out some of the best stats from Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. EDINBURGH V GLASGOW WARRIORS Duhan van der Merwe made more carry metres than any other player in Round...

Warriors retain 1872 Cup despite loss

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh gained a measure of revenge for last week’s defeat at Scotstoun by snatching a late 19-14 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the BKT United Rugby Championship thanks to a Duhan van der Merwe...

THREE CHANGES FOR EDINBURGH IN 1872 CUP DECIDER

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Glasgow Warriors team showing three alterations from last weekend’s victory over Edinburgh will run out at Scottish Gas Murrayfield tomorrow afternoon, as they look to end the calendar year...

United Rugby Championship Stats Round 8

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an exciting weekend of the United Rugby Championship, URC StatMaster has identified the top players from R8 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far. Carries:...

Glasgow Warriors team named for 1872 cup opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have made five personnel changes to the starting XV for tomorrow night’s 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh at Scotstoun, as Franco Smith’s squad looks to finish 2023 on a...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 7/7

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maul matters The driving lineout maul continues to be a major attacking weapon and so hard to stop. Few teams employ it to better effect than Glasgow Warriors who have scored tries from that rolling...

Fagerson to reach century in European opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Fagerson will become the 55th player to reach 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors when he takes to the field this weekend, after the Scotland international was selected to start in tomorrow...

6-Try Munster Beat URC Leaders Glasgow In Cork

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster ran in six tries to oust Glasgow Warriors in an entertaining BTK United Rugby Championship contest in front of a full house at Musgrave Park on Friday night. Player of the Match Tom Ahern led...