Glasgow Warriors confirm Adam Ashe to depart at end of season

Back-rower looking forward to next chapter and feels some of his best years are still ahead

Adam Ashe is ending his eight-year stay with Glasgow. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that international back-rower Adam Ashe will be leaving the club, with the back-rower pursuing new opportunities following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season.

The 27-year-old former Macphail scholar won the first of six Scotland caps aged 21 against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on the 2014 summer tour.

Ashe made just three appearances for Glasgow last season, making his final appearance off the bench in December’s 20-16 win over Edinburgh at Scotstoun. “I’ve had an absolutely brilliant eight years with the club,” Ashe told glasgowwarriors.org.

“I’ve been very fortunate to be involved with this club since leaving high school, and I’ve enjoyed every moment.

“I’ve played under a number of different coaches, made many good friendships and I can’t speak highly enough of the club and staff. The fans have been amazing. I’ve got to know them on a personal level over the years, and I’ll be sad not to see them week in week out. They’re so loyal and turn up no matter the weather, so I want to say thank you to 
them.

“I feel like I’ve still got some of my best years ahead of me, however – I’m excited for what’s to come, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter.”

Ashe is recovering from shoulder surgery and will remain under the care of the club’s medical team for the coming months.

Also departing the club following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season is loosehead prop Charlie Capps.

The Harrogate-born 23-year-old made his Glasgow Warriors debut off the bench against Edinburgh last Friday, having initially joined on a one-year deal in the summer of 2019 from Stade Nicois.

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