Franco Smith rugby player
Franco Smith rugby player

Franco Smith

29th Jul 1972 1.83m/89kg Head Coach

Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Second hosts third in this battle of two BKT URC pacesetters, with both teams having won four of their first five matches. Giving his thoughts, Glasgow head coach Franco Smith said: “Ulster are...

Match Preview: Emirates Lions v Zebre Parma

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions are back on home soil in Johannesburg, with skipper Marius Louw saying they have grown as a group from their four weeks on the road in Europe. They beat the Scarlets 24-23 and picked...

Dempsey starts as Afshar set for debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Dempsey will make his return to Glasgow Warriors action under the Saturday night lights, as the Scotland international starts at number eight for the visit of Ulster to Scotstoun tomorrow night. The...

Zebre Parma secure late draw with Cardiff

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zebre Parma claimed a converted try five minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 22-22 draw against United Rugby Championship opponents Cardiff in northern Italy. Replacement lock Leonard Krumov touched...

Turner returns as Williamson in line for potential debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Turner will make his first appearance for Glasgow Warriors since returning from representing Scotland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after being selected to start in tomorrow night’s Scottish-Italian...

Match report: OSPREYS 23-31 GLASGOW WARRIORS

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors held firm in the face of a late Ospreys fightback to earn a first away win of the 2023/24 season this evening, as a four-try showing in Swansea saw Franco Smith’s side claim...

URC Preview: Glasgow load up for Stormers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship continues on Friday as two matches take place, with Glasgow Warriors and the Ospreys hosting the Stormers and Sharks in their respective fixtures. Glasgow Warriors v Stormers Glasgow head...

3 Scotland Internationals return for the Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Fagerson, Sione Tuipulotu and Ollie Smith will all make their first appearances of the 2023/24 campaign tomorrow night, as Glasgow Warriors welcome the DHL Stormers to Scotstoun for Round Three...

United Rugby Championship Round 1 Wrap-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith’s pride over Scotland stars Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he is proud of the Scotland World Cup stars who helped secure a 43-25 victory over Leinster on the opening weekend of the...

Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...