Challenge Cup: Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors - radio & text

Summary

Glasgow reach European Challenge Cup quarter-finals
Matthews and Steyn tries give Glasgow an early lead
McKay with third Warriors try after Basham's penalty reply
Montgomery try brings Falcons back into game
Steyn's second try eases Warriors' worries
Hodgson try gives Falcons hope

Live Reporting

Andrew Petrie

Tait on Tom Smithpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 15 April 2022
Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors (20:00)
Alan Tait
former Scotland centre on BBC Scotland
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He never said much, he sat and gave you a grin. He was a great player, loved getting round the field which is what the modern day props have to do. He was doing that back in 1997. He conquered all, and all the myths about him being too small.
Stevenson makes full comebackpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 15 April 2022
Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors (20:00)
Ben Stevenson makes his first start since November, replacing the injured Mateo Carreras for the hosts.
The 23-year-old wing, who recently came off the bench to face Worcester and Zebre, returns to the Newcastle starting line-up comes after recovering from an ankle injury.
Friday's tie, with the Falcons looking to reach the quarter-finals for the second successive season, is the first competitive meeting between the two sides in the professional era.
Internationals return for Warriorspublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 15 April 2022
Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors (20:00)
Glasgow make seven changes to their side for the trip to Newcastle after their bonus-point win against Zebre.
Rory Darge moves to number eight - a position he has never started in for Glasgow - as Thomas Gordon returns from injury.
The New Zealander takes over at open-side flanker, while Simon Berghan comes in at tight-head prop, with Ali Price at scrum-half.
Sam Johnson and Sione Tuipulotu both come in at centre while Josh McKay comes back to the starting XV at full-back.
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Thomas Gordon returns to the starting XV
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Evening!published at 19:38 British Summer Time 15 April 2022
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Welcome to our coverage of the European Challenge Cup as Glasgow Warriors face the Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
We'll have live text updates throughout and you can also listen to BBC Radio Scotland's commentary via the link at the top of the page.
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