Welcome back!

The XVIth Warrior welcome everyone back to Scotstoun for our first ever season as reigning champions of the Pro12! After an incredible season last season, we can't wait to see what this season will hold. As usual, we will be on hand in the Clubhouse to welcome everyone back to Scostoun, and we look forward to seeing everyone!

There have been many changes to the team and backstage staff. We welcome all our new players and members of staff to Glasgow, and to Glasgow Warriors! The XVIth Committee has also expanded to include three new faces who you'll all get the chance to meet throughout the season, if you don't know them already! These new members will be our presence in the main stand, a new move forward for us!

Today we have a Pro12 Final photo wall on display in the clubhouse for everyone to come and have a look! Looking forward to this season, we've got plans for our members to have some new things to see and do! Plus our annual pub quiz will be later on in the year. Keep your eyes and ears open for all our news!

If you're still not a member, get in touch online:
Twitter: @TheXVIthWarrior
Facebook : www.facebook.com/thexvithwarrior, Email: xvithwarrior@mail.com or come and see one of the committee members in the Clubhouse. Free to join and lots of benefits to be had! We hope you enjoy the game today and what should be a cracking season ahead!

Captain, my Captain: Ask Al

If you missed it on twitter, here are the highlights of today's Q& A with Mr Kellock:

Q1: @thepenGW @GlasgowWarriors @AlastairKellock what's your favourite game and why? #thecaptain"

A1: @thepenGW There are many that stand out but the semi-final against Munster and the first time I captained Scotland are the two best."

Q2: @hannahblunn How much would it mean to win the final this season with it being your last? @GlasgowWarriors #TheCaptain"

A2: @hannahblunn It's been an incredible journey for the last 9 years and to end it with a trophy would be very special. #TheCaptain"

Q3: @robeth1957 @GlasgowWarriors @AlastairKellock what is your favourite ground, bar Scotstoun obviously.#captain"

A3: @roberth1957 We get to play at some great grounds. My favourite club stadium is Thomond Park and Eden Park was also fantastic."

Q4: @MhairiCam13 What drove you to start playing rugby? #TheCaptain #WarriorNation"

A4: @MhairiCam13  We used to share lifts. My Dad drove sometimes and other times, my friends parents would drive me. #TheCaptain"

Q5: @scottrugby97 Al will u still have a lot 2 do with the Warriors #TheCaptain"

A5: @scottrugby97 My new role will allow me to spend time with Scottish Rugby but I'll absolutely still be working closely with the Warriors"

Q6: @grahamwa When you retire and can throw out all the nutrition "advice" what would be your first meal? #TheCaptain"

A6: @grahamwa I'm looking forward to going on holiday and not having to worry about my diet but that can't last too long #fat #TheCaptain"

Q7: @PeterElder74 okay skipper, is it roasted cheese or toasted cheese? #thecaptain"

A7: @PeterElder74 Toasted cheese because the other one doesn't exist #TheCaptain"

Q8: @muzzafraz Who's the most underrated player you've played with? #TheCaptain"

A8: @muzzafraz I would say Eric Milligan because it isn't always just what you see on the park that makes a great player. #squadman"

Q9: @LenzieRFC ur other team Allan glens played us in big derby game on sat. Apart from Edinburgh who is your biggest rival? #TheCaptain"

A9: @LenzieRFC It's changed over the years but probably Leinster as we've played them so many times in crucial games. #TheCaptain"

Q10: @MOMXW What is your guilty pleasure movie or song? #TheCaptain"

A10: @MOMXW Movie: Les Mis because it's brilliant. Song:Zach Brown Band - Toes. Listen to it it's a great song! #TheCaptain"
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Q11: @davidarnott88 What's been your favourite country to visit during Warriors or Scotland duty? #TheCaptain"

A11: @davidarnott88 I have a joint winner. South Africa and Argentina are both great. #foodanddrink #TheCaptain"

Q12: @ian40766 What do you think of Rugby League? #TheCaptain"

A12: @ian40766 I love watching Rugby League because the skill level is incredibly high #TheCaptain"

Q13: @PeckythePenguin Hi Al, Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? P.S. It's my birthday 😃 #TheCaptain"

A13: @PeckythePenguin I like to do the same walk on the park before every game and write my kids names on my wrist tape. #TheCaptain"

Q14: @BSpalders There has been a massive transformation in time you've been at the club. How do you see our progression over the next decade"

A14: @BSpalders I don't see any reason why we can't continue to develop at the same speed we have been doing in recent times. #veryexciting"

Q15: @MOMXW Best and worst gift you have ever received #TheCaptain"

A15: @MOMXW Best: My Auntie gave me a Leatherman for my 21st. Worst: My Mother in Law gave me a wooden walking stick! #hopeshesnotontwitter"

Q16: @kevrud17 How do you think Scotland will do in the World Cup? #TheCaptain"

A16: @kevrud17 I believe we'll reach the Quarter-Finals and from there anything is possible #TheCaptain"

Q17: @HelenaLeggett If you could have played at the same level in any other sport what would it be? #TheCaptain"

A17: @HelenaLeggett When I was growing up it would have been football, but knowing what I know now I think it would be golf. #TheCaptain"

Q18: @GregCameron6 Do you think Jonny Gray has what it takes to become Glasgow and Scotland Captain? Even Lions skipper??? #TheCaptain"

A18: @GregCameron6 Jonny is already an exceptional player and if he carries on the way he's going, then why not? #TheCaptain"

Q19: @FiSulli How do you like my dads gnome collection😂? What's ur fave? his bday today! Big fan! #TheCaptain"

A19: @FiSulli The one in the Warriors shirt because it reminds me a bit of Dougie Hall! #TheCaptain"

Q20: @mould_robyn If you could play against any team in the world who would it be? P.S. I love you❤️ #TheCaptain @GlasgowWarriors"

A20: @mould_robyn Every England game is incredibly special so one more of them would be nice! #TheCaptain"

Q21: @IlseLaura Best thing about being a warrior? #thecaptain"

A21: @IlseLaura The sense of family and togetherness we have built up over the years. #Culture #TheCaptain"

Q22: @neilcunningha11 Who is the best player you have ever played against? #TheCaptain"

A22: @neilcunningha11 I would say Jason Robinson would have to be up there. #TheCaptain"

Q23: @ramrigblondes Who's the best and worst room mate? #TheCaptain"

A23: @ramrigblondes Best: @mikeblair9, he knows how I like my tea! Worst: @Biggers3 as he snores like a foghorn! #TheCaptain"

@mikeblair9: @GlasgowWarriors @ramrigblondes @Biggers3 I am a great room mate."

"@Biggers3: @ramrigblondes @mikeblair9 @GlasgowWarriors cheeeers. Too kind"

Q24: @pwmcomms What law change would you most like to see in the game and why? #TheCaptain"

A24: @pwmcomms I'd like to see the scrummage laws go back to where they were a few years ago when the hit was less of a factor #TheCaptain"


 Thanks for joining Al on Twitter this evening! Join him and the team on Friday when we take on Cardiff!"

The XVIth Warrior Player of the Year Awards 2015

It gives us great pleasure to announce the start of voting for our Player of the Year Awards. Voting started on Saturday at the Ospreys game and voting will close on 3rd April.


The Awards will be presented at the Cardiff Blues game on Friday, 10th April. Voting forms will be available in The Clubhouse at our table at the home games.

Don't be shy, just ask any of the Committee for your form if no-one has forced one into your hand!

A list of all the players will be up on our board for the games, but just to make it a wee bit easier please see the list below.


The categories are as follows:

Best Forward

Best Back

BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy Stage 3 Player of the year (formerly E.D.P.)

Best Online Personality

Player of the Year.

Current squad:

BT Sport SRA3:

Seniors:

Members can also vote via email.

Happy voting!

Who we are

While we get the new chant sorted,  we thought we would set the Warrior Nation a wee bit of home work.

How amazing would it be for us to raise our voices to welcome our boys with a song that (despite its origins) does have real meaning.

For those with a short memory here's the chorus:

Every battle, every scar

We are warriors

Hear us shouting from our hearts

The Sixteenth Warrior

We will travel near and far

For the thousand wars

Hear us screaming from our hearts

This is who we are

Are…

Are…

This is who we are

*END*

For the truly commited,   here's our interpreted version of the full song:

(Verse)

We make mistakes

We'll rise again

We choose the road we shouldn’t take

(Verse)

We'll follow rules

We'll cross the line

It’s just enough to feel alive

(Pre-Chorus)

But it makes us who we are

Tonight…

(Chorus – part 1)

Every battle, every scar

We are warriors

Hear us shouting from our hearts

The Sixteenth Warrior

(Chorus – part 2)

We will travel near and far

For the thousand wars

Hear us screaming from our hearts

This is who we are

Are…

Are…

This is who we are

(Verse)

We play with fire

We laugh and cry

We taste the dark to see the light

(Verse)

We’re wild and free

Our hearts are true

We put our trust in boys in blue new

(Pre-Chorus)

But it makes us who we are

Tonight…

(Chorus – part 1)

Every battle, every scar

We are warriors

Hear us shouting from our hearts

The Sixteenth Warrior

(Chorus – part 2)

We will travel near and far

For the thousand wars

Hear us screaming from our hearts

This is who we are

Are…

Are…

This is who we are

(Chorus – part 1) (x2)

Every battle, every scar

We are warriors

Hear us shouting from our hearts

The Sixteenth Warrior

(Chorus – part 2)

We will travel near and far

For the thousand wars

Hear us screaming from our hearts

This is who we are

Are…

Are…

This is who we are

St Andrew' s day kilt day pint give away!

Happy St Andrew's Day to our fellow Scots and Scotland residents!

 The XVIth Warrior welcomes our friends from Wales and invites you to join us in a touch of Scottish hospitality in the Clubhouse where we are selling home baking goodies with a Scottish theme!

We'd like to send out a massive thanks to everyone who attended our pub quiz, giving us the grand total of £500 being split between Movember and Yorkhill Children's Hospital. Congratulations also to our winning team!

With Christmas looming (and it cannot be denied or ignored any longer!) we're looking ahead to our Christmas fixture against Munster where we'll be holding our annual free raffle and dressing to fit any seasonal occasion! Spot Santa Stewart and his elves dishing out some Christmas cheer and join us with your best cheesy Christmas gear!

We would also like to let you know that the first 50 kilt wearing supporters will be given a pint of Caladonian Best on the house!*

See you there!






*1 voucher per person. Gift courtesy of Caladonian Best.  Over 18's only, proof of age may be required. Please drink responsibly

Junior 7s festival: Here's to the future!

Before Glasgow take on the Dragons, Warriors Community coach Robert McKinstray has organised a junior sevens festival on the 3G pitch.

Hawks, GHA, Oban, Sterling, Birkmyre, Ayr, Highland and West of Scotland will all be taking part. It all starts at 2pm with the winners and runners up in each of the 2 pools playing at half time. Head along early and watch the future of Scottish rugby!


See you there!






















*Image from Glasgowwarriors.org

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