1872 Bus Update

On the subject of the exciting announcement from Glasgow Warriors regarding the new sponsorship with Caledonia Best and the free bus to the 1872 Cup match in Edinburgh on the 29th December, The XVIth Warrior will no longer be running a bus to Edinburgh at this time. 

We have however worked with Glasgow Warriors to ensure that all those who have already booked a place on our bus will be guaranteed a place on the free bus run by the new sponsors and you will also be given a full refund.

If the demand for spaces on the supporters' bus looks to be higher than the spaces available then we will aim to put on an additional service, although this will have a fee of £10. 

Full details here: 

http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/

We look forward to seeing you all at the game!

If you have any questions please contact either TheXVIthWarrior-BookMyPlace@Yahoo.com or Glasgow Warriors: info@glasgowwarriors.org

Videos

Two videos: Ofa Fainga'anuku and Ed Kalman talk pre Glasgow Warriors v Castres Heineken cup game

Matt Taylor defence coach post Glasgow Warriors v Castres Heineken cup game

Your Club needs YOU!

Glasgow Warriors are looking for volunteers over the Winter period. If you are able bodied and would love to help your club then please let us know. You can either direct message @GlasgowWarriors on Twitter or you can contact us via 

TheXVIthWarrior-ImThere@Yahoo.com 

with your name and contact information, which we will pass on to the Glasgow Warriors. We will not use or retain your details for any other purpose.

We like to lay claim to being the best supporters in the Rabo, so why don't we show those other clubs that come rain or shine, our dedication to Glasgow Warriors can not be matched! 

See you all Friday!

The XVIth

Glasgow Warriors v Leinster

Tough game to swallow; we made some considerable mistakes and it's telling when your full back & left wing spend the game trying to stay warm. We asked a lot of our EDP players and they did give their all.

We recorded the pre game talk from Gus MacDonald & John Welsh and the post game analysis from Shade Munro.

The Bus to The 1872 Cup

Image source Rabo Direct Pro 12

It's almost that time of year when we look to play our ancient rivals to the East. 

We wanted to give you all a heads up to let you know that The XVIth Warrior will be putting on a bus to Murrayfield on the 29th December to take the Warrior Nation to face down The Black and Red army.

Tickets are £10.00 return and the bus will leave from Waxy's Glasgow at 13:30 hrs. The bus will then leave Murrayfield at 19:00 hrs.

Tickets for the bus can be bought by clicking on the TICKETS link on the right of the page.

We anticipate a high demand so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Limited seats will be available for sale on the 21st of December at the Scotstoun leg of the 1872 cup.

Please bring the email confirmation as proof of purchase on the day.

#Movember Week 1

Here is a quick update on how our Movember boys are doing week 1!

http://uk.movember.com/team/613973

Glasgow Warriors v Newport Gwent Dragons match preview

Glasgow Warriors approach this game off the back of a very good run in the PRO12 having won their last five fixtures, although narrow losses in the European tournament have put a slight halt on their momentum.

The Dragons face this game hoping to bounce back after a heavy home defeat to table toppers Ulster. With only losing one player to international duty, the Dragons should have the continuity and depth in their squad to really challenge the Warriors.

Glasgow have lost numerous players to international call ups and injury which has left them very light in their backline, yet young Canadian star Taylor Paris will look to shine in his first appearance for his side.

Their pack meanwhile, despite being depleted, is still a very tough unit and with the effective Chris Fusaro in their backrow they will be looking to dominate the breakdown.

The forwards have been the Dragons’ Achilles heel this season and even against a weakened Glasgow pack, they will be up against it, particularly their front row.

The Dragons will need Robling and Evans to really step up and help secure them the ball at the breakdown, as the service scrum half Johnny Evans can provide to his backline is sublime and with danger runners in Dan Evans, Prydie and Chavhanga to bring into the game, if they get enough ball, they can pose dangerous out wide that Glasgow could struggle to contend with.

The visitors will have to target the breakdown and the inexperienced Glasgow half backs if they are to have a chance of disrupting the Warriors’ Pro12 form. Glasgow will need to keep the ball secure with their hardier forwards and punish the Dragons up front.

If the Warriors are able to get a larger share of possession, they should, especially with a solid centre partnership, have enough in their side to power to a win. The Dragons however have the men to cause the home side problems; it’s just whether or not their forwards can secure them enough clean possession to do so.

Referee: Marius Mitrea (FIR)

Teams

Glasgow: Peter Murchie, Tommy Seymour, Alex Dunbar, Troy Nathan, Taylor Paris, Scott Wight, Niko Matawalu, Gordon Reid, Dougie Hall, Mike Cusack, Tom Ryder, Tim Swinson, Rob Harley, Chris Fusaro (CAPTAIN), Josh Strauss
Replacements: Finlay Gillies, Ofa Fainga’anuku, German Araoz, James Eddie, John Barclay, Ryan Wilson, Sean Kennedy,Peter Horne

Dragons: Dan Evans, Tonderai Chavhanga, Pat Leach, Ashley Smith, Tom Prydie, Lewis Robling; Jonathan Evans; Phil Price, Steve Jones, Nathan Buck, Ian Nimmo, Rob Sidoli, Lewis Evans (c), Nic Cudd, Tom Brown.

Replacements: Hugh Gustafson, Nathan Williams, Dan Way, Adam Jones, Jevon Groves, Liam Davies, Steffan Jones, Hallam Amos.

Siobhán Corcoran

The XVIth Warrior pub quiz!

Thanks everyone who came along to the pub quiz! It was a fantastic atmosphere and though we thought we would have 6 players coming along, it seems that the Glasgow Warriors love a good quiz night as we ended up with no less than 9 players:

Left back L-R: Troy Nathan (GW), Chris Fusaro (GW), 

Ed Kalman (GW)

Right back L-R: Graeme Morrison (GW), Gus Macdonald (GW), Rory Lamont (GW)

Left middle L-R:Craig Calmers (not that Craig Chalmers) (XVIth) Tim Swinson (GW), 

Mike Cusack (GW)

Right middle L-R: Neil Macdougall (XVIth) , Mark Bridger (XVIth)  Niko Matawalu (GW)

Front right L-R: Kat Hemphill (XVIth), Mary Williams (XVIth), Elena Soper (XVIth) 

Also Head Coach Gregor Townsend and

several of the Glasgow Warriors coaching and support staff.

The Cup A Soups (pictured here with The XVIth Warrior Chairman Mary Williams) came in top and won the voucher for a meal at Waxy's Glasgow,

who kitted out the area fantastically, and as per usual served up some tasty nibbles to keep us going during the TWELVE ROUNDS!! Big thanks to the guys for sticking with it even though they did have to be up early for training for the game against Dragons on Friday.

Waxy's decked out The Guinness bar and made us feel right at home...a spooky cobweb filled home but a home none the less! The Halloween decorations were up but so were the Glasgow Warriors flags, and we were happy to share. Great touch guys!

A total of £103 pounds was raised and £20 will be donated to the Poppy appeal, the rest will go towards maintaining The XVIth Warrior. 

Here are a few shots of the evening, sorry they are a bit shaky but it was pretty packed in there with 10 teams competing!

Back left: The Computer Geeks with Centre Graeme Morrison, Prop Ed Kalman, Flanker Chris Fusaro. Back left:Prop Mike Cusack, Centre/Stand Off Troy Nathan & Lock Tim Swinson. Front right: Waxy's Glasgow Manager Teresa, Glasgow Warriors Business Development Manager Fergus Wallace, Glasgow Warriors Media Manager Mark Palmer (peek a boo). Front left and two members of Jackass

Left: Cup a Soups. Centre The XVIth Warrior ATL Craig charmers and members of The Cideres and Guinness boy

 The Cideres and Guiness Boy with The XVIth Warrior Treasurer Elena Soper far right 

 Glasgow Warriors Staff team, (who had a better name but we forgot...sorry!) Media Manager Mark Palmer, Marketing Manager Nicola Stergeon, Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Gregor Townsend and Waxy's Glasgow Manager Teresa

 The Cideres and Guinness boy

 LMC with Glasgow Warriors Scrum Half/Wing Niko Matawalu and Back Row Gus MacDonald

 Burns unit

  

 Lock Tim Swinson and Prop Mike Cusack left, Glasgow Warriors Media manger Mark Palmer

 The Computer Geeks with Glasgow Warriors Prop Ed Kalman, Flanker Chris Fusaro & Centre Graeme Morrison 

 KEM with Glasgow Warriors Wing Rory Lamont, Centre Troy Natnan, Stand Off Troy Nathan (we are counting mirror Troy!)

 Burns Unit on the Left and There is no I In Team America with Glasgow Warriors Prop Mike Cusack and Lock Tim Swinson

LMC with Glasgow Warriors Scrum Half/Wing Niko Matawalu and Back Row Gus MacDonald

Thank you again everyone for attending, we know that the players and staff had a great time:

Rory Lamont:

"I very much enjoyed everyone's company, and I am very confident

that everyone involved viewed it as a success.

We as a group of players, are very thankful for the immense support you give us all through the year."

Mark Palmer:
"Thanks again for organising the event. It was great fun."


We hope that you did too, and massive thanks to Waxy's Glasgow for helping us make it a really fabulous event!

Looking forward to the next one!
See you all Friday at Scotstoun

The XVIth Warrior

On your marks get set MO!

Lets get The Warrior Nation to go With The Mo and Grow some daft facial hair in the name of charity. Movember is just around the corner. We have set up a XVIth Warrior Movember page so sign up there and let's see who can grow the best mop at the same time as raising money for a great cause.

Ladies why don't you join in too? Get sponsored to wear a false (or real if you can grow one...) for a full day out and about! Every little helps and why should the boys have all the fun!

We would love to see your progress or out and about photos and Mo of the week will go on all our networking sites!

Sign up here:

http://uk.movember.com/team/613973

To get you all started, here is a not embarrassing at all picture of our chairman and Media Manager! One of these is fake...can you spot which one...?

Songs for Scotstoun

It has to be said Scotstoun has been very quite of late! Some of the supporters have suggested and written a couple of songs and chants, so let's remember why Sean Lineen stated that we were the loudest in the Rabo and get our voices behind the boys!

If you think you can do better then have a go: record it, post it and let's all learn it!

Chants

Hoggy, Hoggy, Hoggy 

Oi Oi Oi

Hoggy

Oi

Hoggy

Oi!

Oooooooooooofa!

Let's Go Glasgow, Let's Go (clap,clap)

Let's Go Glasgow, Let's Go (clap,clap)

Pass to Niko

Songs

Wonderful Warriors - Clan McGregor

If it was’nae for the Warriors where would you be,

You’d be on the couch, drinking a cup of tea,

You’d be on the X-box or watching TV,

If it was’nae for the wonderful Warriors.

Warriors are Wonderful, Warriors are great,

With Clyde as the mascot you’ve always got a mate,

We’re all going to Scotstoun, we can’nae be late,

To cheer on the Glasgow Warriors

We Love You Glasgow - Fiona Burns

We Love You Glasgow, and if it’s quite alright,

We need you Glasgow to score some tries tonight,

We love you Glasgow trust in me when I say,

We Love You Glasgow, and if it’s quite alright,

We need you Glasgow to win this game tonight,

So play on Glasgow, play on play on Glasgow

Oh Canada - Suggested by Craig Chalmers

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Glasgow Warriors 13 Warriors in Scotland Team squad

Glasgow Warriors 13 Warriors in Scotland Team squad:

John Barclay 

Ryan Grant 

Dougie Hall

Alastair  Kellock

Tom Ryder 

Alex Dunbar (new cap)

Stuart Hogg

Peter Horne (new cap)

Ruaridh Jackson 

Sean Lamont 

Peter Murchie (new cap)

Henry Pyrgos (new cap)

Tommy Seymour (new cap)

Full story on the Warriors contingent in Scotland Team squad for training camp and opening EMC Test v New Zealand: http://t.co/zSHYBaw9

Pre booking for the pub quiz is now open to all!

The XVIth Quiz Night

Venue: Waxy's Glasgow

Date: Tuesday 30th October 2012

Time: Doors open 18:00hrs Quiz starts 19:30hrs

Price: £3 (with 50p going to the Poppy Appeal)
Prize: Dinner @ Waxy's Glasgow

We are now opening pre booking to non members! If you would like to book please send an email with your team name, team members name and team leader to:

 TheXVIthWarrior-BookMyPlace@Yahoo.com 

(please check junk/spam folders for replies)

As a limited number of Warriors will be coming along, we will place them using pre booked teams first. 

Pre booking increases the chances but does not guarantee a player/coach for your team.

All entrants must be 18 or over, Waxy's Glasgow may ask for proof of identification. Waxy's Glasgow has the right to refuse entry. Player appearances is dependent on player availability  For further information contact: 

TheXVIthWarrior-Info@Yahoo.com

The Glasgow Warriors are guests at this event. 

The XVIth Warrior First annual Pub Quiz!

The XVIth Quiz Night
Venue: Waxy's Glasgow
Date: Tuesday 30th October 2012
Time: Doors open 18:00hrs Quiz starts 19:30hrs
Price: £3 (with 50p going to the Poppy Appeal)

Prize: Dinner @ Waxy's Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors players and support staff will be along to help (or hinder) your teams performance! Maximum 5 per team (excluding Warriors player/ coaching staff)

All entrants must be 18 or over. Player appearances is dependent on player availability  For further information contact: 

TheXVIthWarrior-Info@Yahoo.com

The Glasgow Warriors are guests at this event. Registered members can book in advance.

Your Club House Needs you!

We are catching up with the organisers of the Clubhouse bar & would like to know what you want from it: drinks,snacks, decoration etc. 

Please tag #GWCH on twitter, 

let us know in the FORUM 

or comment on FB!

You can also use the comment box below if you do not use social media or email us 
TheXVIthWarrior-info@Yahoo.com!

We can all really make it an outstanding place 

to be!!

Thanks!

The second edition of The XVIth Shout Out: The members newsletter will be going out today!

 There is still time to sign up! 

If you have previously signed up to The XVIth Warrior and have not received the first newsletter please sign up again here: 

http://gwsupportergrp.blogspot.co.uk/p/membership.html

Please remember to check Spam/junk folders for replies and mark us not spam

It's All going on!

Lots of stuff coming up:

Get yourselves along to @WaxysGlasgow on 30th October at 7:30 for the inaugaral XVIth Warrior Pub Quiz. £3 a head with 50p going to charity. 5 members per team.
Players & management from @GlasgowWarriors will be along to take part in the proceedings.
Supporters who have already signed up as members of The XVIth Warrior can enter in advance.
Full details in the latest issue of The XVIth ShoutOut which will be out on Saturday
If you haven't signed up already you can do so on the Blog

http://gwsupportergrp.blogspot.co.uk/p/membership.html

Please note, if you previously signed up and have not received the first issue of The XVIth Shout Out, please resubmit you details. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Glasgow Warriors are holding a supporters forum on Monday evening at 6:30pm at Scotstoun. If you're interested in attending please e-mail Nicola.sturgeon@glasgowwarriors.org


Only 600 tickets for Friday nights game against Ulster. Full details of Pre & post match events at Scotstoun on Friday night on the official club website. #warriornation

http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/5155-600-tickets-left-buy-now-or-miss-out

Remember you can get into @ViperWestend with your ticket stub after Friday nights @GlasgowWarriors match. Head along & celebrate a Warriors Win hopefully.