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Glasgow Warriors' Tom Jordan enjoyed a breakthrough season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

The Scotsman Rugby awards: Players of season and unforgettable try

Munster's lock Tadhg Beirne (top L) handles the ball in the line-out during the URC final against Stormers.

Munster land URC title as Glasgow's conquerors dig deep to overcome Stormers

Mike Blair applauds the fans after his final home game as Edinburgh head coach. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh struck by second season syndrome but at least fans stayed loyal

Glasgow Warriors' Kyle Steyn goes over to score their side's third try during the ECPR Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon.

Glasgow Warriors must learn from cup final defeat like the class of 2015

Munster defended impressively against Glasgow Warriors during their recent win at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Glasgow Warriors are a ‘7-14-21’ team rather than a ‘3-6-9’ one

Stafford McDowall was at school the last time Glasgow Warriors competed in a final.

McDowall recalls Glasgow Warriors' last final and Toulon's galacticos era

Sean Maitland scored two tries as Saracens defeated Northampton Saints to reach the Gallagher Premiership play-off final.

Rugby wrap: Maitland Saracens controversy, Stormers and Munster reach URC final

Glasgow Warriors players are dejected during a BKT United Rugby Championship match.

Glasgow paid price for not playing percentages but defeat far from a disaster

Next season's United Rugby Championship will not begin until late October. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Start date for next season's United Rugby Championship revealed

Sione Tuipulotu and Darcy Graham are both in the URC Elite XV. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors represented in the URC team of the season

Tom Jordan was sent off for Glasgow Warriors last weekend against Munster.

Jordan to miss Glasgow's final after original confusion over banned matches

Kyle Steyn's second-half try was not enough for Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors' Jordan consoled after red card as he sweats on suspension

Glasgow's Rory Darge is dejected during the defeat to Munster at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith details Glasgow turning point v Munster - 'it wasn't the red card'

Glasgow's Kyle Steyn is thwarted in his attempts to reach the Munster line. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow pay price for red card as Munster progress to URC semi-finals

Ollie Smith (second right) in action for Glasgow Warriors against Jean Kleyn of Munster during a URC match earlier in the season.

Warriors' best is now better than Munster's - but this is still finely poised

Stafford McDowall will start at 12 for Glasgow Warriors against Munster. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDowall takes centre stage as Glasgow Warriors pick Scotland man on bench

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What channel is Glasgow Warriors v Munster on? Kick-off time, TV details

Glasgow Warriors' Pete Horne, right, and Chris Fusaro celebrate with the Pro12 trophy after the win over Munster in the 2015 final in Belfast. (Photo: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

Glasgow Warriors similarities with 2015 heroes but time for new chapter

Glasgow Warriors' George Horne kicks the ball during the ECPR European Challenge Cup semi-final match at the Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli.

Glasgow Warriors' Monday message may be 'cringey' but they are getting job done

Glasgow Warriors will welcome Munster to Scotstoun Stadium on May 6. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors URC quarter-final date announced

Huw Jones scores an early try for Glasgow Warriors against Connacht. He later went off with a head injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Huw Jones, Jamie Dobie and Cole Forbes injury update for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors lift the Scottish-Italian shield during a BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht.

Smith sets sights on bigger prizes as Glasgow Warriors 'prepared for injuries'

Jonny Matthews scores Glasgow Warriors' fourth try of the match against Connacht.

Gritty Glasgow maintain winning run going and discover URC play-off foes

Glasgow Warriors scrum coach Al Dickinson. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors’ biggest problem as knockout finale looms

Ryan Wilson has made more than 200 appearances for the club.

Wilson to leave Glasgow Warriors after 13 years with the club

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Stuart Hogg will call time on his Scotland career after the World Cup.

Scotland have an awful lot to be grateful for as Hogg looks to bow out on a high

Munster's Paddy Patterson tackles Cole Forbes of Glasgow.

Glasgow Warriors warned: You have achieved nothing yet

Munster's Jack Crowley, Jack O'Donoghue and Diarmuid Barron tackle Sione Vailanu of Glasgow.

Smith's 'special Warriors feeling' after momentous Munster win

Jamie Dobie has been moved from scrum-half to the wing for Glasgow's trip to Munster. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow coach explains Jamie Dobie switch and no rest for Fagerson brothers

Jamie Dobie during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium this week. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jamie Dobie aiming to keep returning Scotland stars out of Glasgow side

The late Robin Morton, teaching his granddaughter to play the spoons. A re-edited version of his 1970 book Folksongs Sung in Ulster has been published by Kinmor Music.

Folksongs Sung in Ulster: groundbreaking book republished for new generation

Glasgow Warriors are on the hunt for a home play-off in the URC.

'Nothing is broken': Warriors push towards home quarter-final not derailed

Charlie Savala has signed a new contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Savala signs Edinburgh contract extension - 'we've got a brilliant group of 10s'

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn is back on the wing for Saturday's match against Zebre. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Kinghorn Edinburgh wing return explained - update on Boffelli and van der Merwe

Munster stand-off Ben Healy has signed for Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Ben Healy ready for ‘exciting challenge’ after joining Edinburgh from Munster

Edinburgh are keen to sign stand-off Ben Healy from Munster.

Edinburgh keen to sign Healy from Munster as Blair addresses squad configuration

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair with co-captain Grant Gilchrist at full time after the 32-25 loss to Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Mike Blair seeks ways to lift gloom as Edinburgh lose fourth URC game in a row

Head coach Mike Blair leads an Edinburgh Rugby training session ahead of the 1872 Cup 2nd leg against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Blair confident Edinburgh on right track ahead of return against Glasgow

Bill Mata pictured during an Edinburgh training session at DAM Health Stadium this week. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Edinburgh set to do a 'double shot' on Castres' ex-Glasgow dangerman

Grant Gilchrist of Edinburgh looks on during the Heineken Cup defeat to Saracens at StoneX Stadium on Sunday. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Gilchrist: Edinburgh can be proud despite loss at Saracens

James Lang offers a physical threat from inside centre. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

James Lang urges Edinburgh to stand up to Saracens’ bullying in Champions Cup

Edinburgh players celebrate at the final whistle after their Challenge Cup win over Saracens last year. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

'Dangerous' for Edinburgh to think Saracens rematch will be like last time

Wes Goosen during an Edinburgh training session at the DAM Health Stadium this week. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Goosen ready to fill Darcy Graham void after 'flat-line' start with Edinburgh

Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick of tries for Scotland in the recent autumn Test win over Argentina. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's injury update on Darcy Graham is bad news for club and country

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham goes off injured against Munster. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Darcy Graham injury sweat ahead of Six Nations as winger is out of Euro games

Emiliano Boffelli is expected to return for Edinburgh to face Saracens. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Edinburgh return to the top table but Champions Cup faces identity crisis

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham goes off injured against Munster. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Darcy Graham injury: Edinburgh winger forced off against Munster

Edinburgh Captain Grant Gilchrist lays the No 5 jersey after the passing of Doddie Weir ahead of the kick-off against Munster.

Munster make Edinburgh pay after emotional Doddie Weir scenes

Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham trains at the DAM Health Stadium ahead of the Munster match. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Kinghorn is brimming with confidence after Scotland frustrations

Referee Mathieu Raynal speaks to Nic White and Bernard Foley of the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand in Melbourne in September. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Controversial Bledisloe Cup referee to take charge of Edinburgh v Munster

Stomers winger Leolin Zas is the top try-scorer in the United Rugby Championship. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Mike Blair explains key selection decisions with Edinburgh's season on the line

Leinster: It's hard not to look at them and get green with envy

Pro14 champions Leinster have sealed top spot in the URC standings. Picture: Donall Farmer/PA Images

Why Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors have it tough in URC play-offs

Ben Muncaster, right, got to chat to Siya Kolisi after Edinburgh's stunning win over Sharks. Picture: Joe Paolella

Meeting Siya Kolisi was amazing and inspirational says Edinburgh’s rising star

Stuart McInally has backed Edinburgh to beat anyone at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Stuart McInally makes bold double-winning claim for Edinburgh

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