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2002–03 Glasgow Warriors Season
The 2002–03 season is the seventh in the history of the Glasgow Warriors as a professional side. During this season the young professional side competed as Glasgow Rugby. The 2002–03 season saw Glasgow Rugby compete in the competitions: the Celtic League and the European Champions Cup, the Heineken Cup and a reformed Scottish Inter-District Championship, for sponsorship reasons known as the Bank of Scotland Pro Cup. Team Coaches *Head coach: Kiwi Searancke to April 2003; Hugh Campbell (rugby union), Hugh Campbell from April 2003 *Assistant coach: Gordon Macpherson to April 2003; Shade Munro from April 2003 *Assistant coach: Steve Anderson (rugby coach), Steve Anderson to April 2003; Sean Lineen from April 2003 Squad Academy players There are no Academy players for Glasgow Warriors in the 2002–03 season however these players were used in Glasgow's Development XV team. Gordon Macfadyen (Glasgow Hawks) Justin Reid (Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians) Paul Burke (Ayr) S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hughenden, Glasgow
Hughenden is a multi-sports venue in the Hyndland area of Glasgow, Scotland. It has been the home since 1924 of Hillhead Sports Club, a private members' club catering for cricket, rugby union and tennis. Hughenden is best known as a rugby venue and is the home ground of Hillhead Jordanhill RFC. It was also used as the home ground of the professional Glasgow Warriors, Glasgow Rugby team from 1996 to 2005 and again from 2006 to 2007. The main rugby ground has a capacity of 6,000. History Hillhead Sports Club was formed in 1902 as a private club for former pupils of Hillhead High School, catering for various sports including football, cricket, hockey and athletics. A rugby team, Hillhead High School Former Pupils RFC (later Hillhead RFC), was formed in 1904. Initially the club used the Scotstoun Stadium, Scotstoun Showgrounds before seeking to find a permanent home after the First World War, purchasing land at Hughenden in 1922. The club's new home, with its pavilion designed by W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Lawson
Scott Lawson (born 28 September 1981) is a Scottish rugby union coach and former international player. He played as a hooker and earned 47 caps for the Scotland national team during a 13-year international career, including appearances at the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups. Following his professional playing career, Lawson now coaches within Scottish Rugby’s high-performance pathway, including appointments across the male and female national teams. Early Life and Amateur Career Lawson began his rugby career with Biggar RFC, progressing through the youth ranks to the club’s senior side. Following this he played for Melrose for a season with his performances at club level leading to selection for professional rugby in Scotland. Professional Career Lawson began his professional career with Glasgow Warriors, playing in the Celtic League. He later moved to Sale Sharks, before signing with Gloucester Rugby in 2008. After four seasons with Gloucester, Lawson joined London Ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnie Macfadyen
Donald John Hunter Macfadyen (born 11 October 1979) is a former Scotland international rugby union player. He played as a Flanker. He made over 100 appearances for Glasgow Warriors from 1999 to 2008. Rugby Union career Amateur career Macfadyen played for Edinburgh Academicals at an amateur level before being signed for Glasgow Warriors. Professional career He played for London Scottish but the club went into administration, and he returned to Scotland. He played for Glasgow Warriors from 1999 and racked up well over a hundred caps. He retired from rugby in 2008. International career He was the Lloyds TSB Young Player of the Year in season 1999–2000, during which he played eight times for Scotland under-21, seven as captain. Donnie captained Scotland under-21 throughout the Southern Hemisphere Alliance tournament in the summer of 2000, including the draw against Australia and the victory against Tonga. The following season, 2000–2001, he captained Scottish Student ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason White (rugby Union)
Jason Phillip Randall White (born 17 April 1978) is a Scottish former rugby union footballer. He was a utility forward who played in the second or back row of the scrum – lock, flanker, or number eight. White played at club level for Glasgow Caledonians (now known as Glasgow Warriors); the French Top 14 side ASM Clermont Auvergne; and English Premiership side Sale Sharks. He won 77 caps playing for Scotland, captaining the side on 19 occasions. Early life White grew up in The Paddock, Peterculter, Aberdeen and was educated at Cults Academy and then at George Watson's College in Edinburgh, leaving in 1996. He first started playing rugby union when a friend invited him to join a local team in Aberdeen – Aberdeen Wanderers. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Scotland Under-18 and Under-21 Squads. Captain of Scotland White was named the new captain of the Scotland national team by Scotland coach Frank Hadden after an injury to Jon Petrie. White led them for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Ross (rugby Union)
Nathan Ross (born 14 December 1976 in Australia) is an Australian born former Scotland 'A' international rugby union player. He played at Lock. Ross qualifies for Scotland as his grandfather was born in Dunfermline. He was capped by Scotland A against Romania in 2001, confirming his Scottish nationality. He was called up for the full Senior squad in 2001 for a training session by Ian McGeechan but not used in a full match. Ross played Australian schoolboys in 1994-95. 110 games for brothers rugby club, Brisbane Ross signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2001. He gave up a banking job in Brisbane to sign for the Warriors. He signed for Exeter Chiefs Exeter Chiefs (officially Exeter Rugby Club) is an England, English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. The club was founded in 1871 and since 2006 has played i ... in 2005 And went on to play 8 games. References External linksESPN biography Glas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opeta Palepoi
Opeta Palepoi (born 2 December 1975) is a Samoan rugby union footballer, with 48 caps. He currently plays for Scottish side Gala RFC. He has previously played for Glasgow Warriors, Border Reivers and English club Harlequins. His first start for Glasgow Warriors was in season 2002–03. He played in the 2002–03 Scottish Inter-District Championship, the Bank of Scotland Pro Cup, against Border Reivers on 31 December 2002. The Warriors lost the match 21–6. He is 1.95m tall and weighs 106 kg. He was also a part of the Samoa squad at the 2003 Rugby World Cup The 2003 Rugby World Cup was the fifth Rugby World Cup and was won by England national rugby union team, England. Originally planned to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, all games were shifted to Australia following a contractual dispu ... in Australia. References External links ERC Rugby profileIRB 2003 profile* 1975 births Living people Border Reivers players Samoan expatriate rugby union p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Hall (rugby Union)
Andrew Hall is a former Scotland international rugby union player. A second row forward, he played professionally for Moseley, Glasgow Warriors The Glasgow Warriors are a professional rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the United Rugby Championship league and in the European Professional Club Rugby tournaments. In the 2014–15 season they won the Pro12 title and beca ... and Newport Gwent Dragons. On retirement from playing he was appointed Head Rugby Coach at the Hong Kong Cricket Club. In 2014 he accepted a role at Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) as Head of Elite Player Development and in 2017 was appointed as Head of Performance. Hall had two periods as Head Coach of Hong Kong Men's Senior XV's and his final position at HKCR was GM of Performance. He enjoys snake catching in Australia during the summer Hall completed a PhD in Establishing High Performing Team Cultures in 2021, he currently works in education and has an Executive Coaching Business - The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Brown (rugby Union)
Alan Brown (born 10 September 1980 in Dundee, Scotland) is a former Scotland Club XV international rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors, who played at the Tighthead Prop position, although he could also be used in the Back Row if necessitated. Alan also went on to be a very successful coach after his player and assistant coach days. In 2018 he moved to Strathmore RFC, and in his first season they won the league and gained promotion as well as the quarter-finals of the Scottish cup. Alan then returned to Dundee rugby as head coach for the latter 2020 season. The team competes in the Scottish National League Division One. Rugby Union career Amateur career From school, Brown joined the amateur side Morgan Academy RFC. Brown has been at Dundee HSFP since he was 18. Professional career He was in the Glasgow Warriors squad for season 1999 - 2000. He played three match from the bench one against Swansea RFC on 25 November 1999. Called into the Glasgow squad in 2002-03 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Sykes
Gordon Sykes (born Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors and Ayr, who played at the Tighthead Prop position. Amateur level Sykes played for Ayr RFC. He played for Ayr RFC in the British and Irish Cup. Professional level In 2001-02 season, Sykes was called up for a combined Glasgow - Edinburgh team to face Newcastle Falcons 'A' side. He also played in the Glasgow side that faced Northampton Saints. He was named in Glasgow's squad to face the Scotland U21 side. In season 2002-03, Sykes remained in Glasgow Warriors squad. He played for the Warriors in their match against Scottish Exiles. He was in Glasgow's side that faced Harlequins. Sykes was a backup player for Glasgow Warriors The Glasgow Warriors are a professional rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the United Rugby Championship league and in the European Professional Club Rugby tournaments. In the 2014–15 season they won the Pro12 title and beca ... for sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Kelly (rugby Union, Born 1981)
Andrew Kelly (born 26 June 1981 in Alexandria, Scotland) is a former Scotland Club XV international rugby union player. He played for Glasgow Warriors at the Tighthead Prop position. Rugby Union career Amateur career He came through the Ayr RFC youth system before being snapped up by the Warriors. He played for Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians and moved back to Ayr in 2010. Professional career He was a member of the 1999 Glasgow Thistles squad which went to New Zealand for rugby training. From Ayr he signed for Glasgow Warriors. International career He has played for the Scotland U21 side. He has also played for the Scotland Club XV The Scotland national Club XV rugby union team is one of several national rugby union teams behind the Scottish national side. The national Club XV takes the best players from club rugby in Scotland to form a side that regularly competes with a .... External links Scottish rugby biography [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Hilton (rugby Union)
David Ivor Walter Hilton (born 3 April 1970) is a former professional rugby union player who played as a prop. Although he was born in England, he qualified to play for the Scotland national team by virtue of a grandfather who he believed was born in Scotland; however, it later emerged that his grandfather's birth was registered in England. Despite this, Hilton completed a residency period to restore his Scottish eligibility, and he went on to win a total of 42 caps in a seven-year international career. At club level, he played for Bath, Glasgow and Bristol. Career Professional career During his club career, Hilton won the Heineken Cup for Bath in 1998, as well as league and domestic cup successes for the same club. He left Bath and played for Glasgow in the Welsh-Scottish League and then the Celtic League. After being capped for Scotland on residency criteria he continued to play for Glasgow until 2003 before then returning to England to play for Bristol, until his retireme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Harrison (rugby Union)
Lee Harrison (born 10 December 1977, Gravesend) is an English-born Scottish former rugby union player. A prop forward, Harrison has represented Scotland at Under-21 level and for the Scottish Students. He started his rugby career as a Number 8 at Vigo Rugby Club as a youngster and represented Kent and London & South east. He has played club rugby for Exeter Chiefs whilst studying at Exeter University then the Glasgow Warriors The Glasgow Warriors are a professional rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the United Rugby Championship league and in the European Professional Club Rugby tournaments. In the 2014–15 season they won the Pro12 title and beca ... and Newport Gwent Dragons. He played in 100 competitive games for Glasgow in a spell spanning 6 years from 2000 to 2006. After moving to Newport in June 2006 he played in over 50 games in three seasons before a serious neck injury, cut his career short in June 2009. He was released by the Dragons following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |