Glasgow Warriors trying to fix Friday night fixture issue

Glasgow Warriors have revealed that they are in discussions with United Rugby Championship (URC) organisers about their unhappiness over some of their fixtures for the 2021/22 season.

The URC revealed all 144 regular season fixtures last week and Warriors fans were disgruntled that the club would not be hosting their traditional Friday evening games. Most of the team’s matches are scheduled to be held on Saturdays – a time when grassroots club matches in their region usually take place.

Former Scotland and Glasgow skipper Alastair Kellock, who currently serves as the club’s general manager, wrote an open letter to Warriors fans in which he said the Scottish outfit and the URC are trying “find resolutions” to the conundrum.

Significant complexities

“The club, and I, share the frustrations that many of you have over the timings of our games, yet we understand the significant complexities the tournament organisers have looked to overcome to arrive at this schedule,” he wrote.

“However, the choice you now face to be involved in the grassroots game throughout Glasgow, and the West, or to support Glasgow Warriors is not a decision we want you to have. You, our rugby clubs, and the communities you serve are the lifeblood of this club and we would not be where we are today without you.

“Since receiving the schedule on Wednesday we have been, and continue to be, in discussions with the United Rugby Championship to understand what can be done to address the challenges that arise from these timings. I can assure you we are working hard alongside the URC, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks, to find resolutions.”

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