Summary

  • Glasgow Warriors start United Rugby Championship campaign with bonus-point win

  • They and Sharks reached last season's play-off semi-finals

  • Van der Merwe try gives visitors lead after nine minutes

  • But Rowe and McDowall reply for the hosts, Tshituka for Sharks as Warriors lead 14-12 at break

  • Darge, Dobie and a penalty try give Warriors win, with Am replying for Sharks

Live Reporting

  1. HT: Glasgow Warriors 14-12 Sharks

    Tom Shanklin
    2005 British and Irish Lion on Premier Sports

    That Tshituka try changes the outlook of the game.

    Sharks will come out with a lot of momentum.

  2. On a knife edge

    HT: Glasgow Warriors 14-12 Sharks

    Andy Burke
    BBC Sport Scotland at Scotstoun

    Two points in it at the break is probably about right.

    Glasgow might already be just about home and hosed had those two Johnny Matthews tries counted, but the Sharks have looked dangerous whenever they have managed to string some phases together.

    Warriors have been unable to stop the South Africans on the gain-line when they get into the 22 and that has stretched their defence.

    Glasgow look just as capable of hurting the Sharks though. Time to deploy the old half-time cliche - the next score is crucial!

  3. try

    Try Glasgow Warriors 14-10 SHARKS

    Vincent Tshituka

    The Sharks captain crashes over with the Glasgow defence stretched.

    South African grunt earned that try. Jaden Hendrikse adds the extras and that will be half-time.

  4. Glasgow Warriors 14-5 Sharks

    Sharks are really pushing as we approach half-time.

    Edwill van der Merwe has already crossed once and he's hauled down just short.

  5. Glasgow Warriors 14-5 Sharks

    Sharks have a little spell of possession and territory for the first time in a while, but chuck it away.

    The ball goes to ground off the back of a lineout and Glasgow can now escape.

    The crowd enjoyed that.

  6. converted try

    Converted try GLASGOW WARRIORS 14-5 Sharks

    Stafford McDowall

    It's been a long time coming, but Glasgow finally have their second try of the evening.

    Matt Fagerson is halted just short, but Stafford McDowall is on hand to dive over from close range.

    George Horne then splits the posts off the tee.

  7. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Dan Lancaster has played nicely on his Glasgow debut and the fly-half floats a lovely pass into Kyle Rowe's path.

    It takes Glasgow to within touching distance of the Sharks' line.

  8. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    A kick from Glasgow centre Stafford McDowall skips off the artificial surface and runs behind over the dead-ball line.

    Sharks have a scrum back on halfway.

  9. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Euan Ferrie throws a beautiful offload straight into Johnny Matthews' path and Glasgow are on the attack once more.

  10. No try

    Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Johnny Matthews can't believe it, but I think they have got this right.

    It was a knock-on over the goal line.

  11. Try review

    Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Johnny Matthews is over again, but will this one count?

    The officials are checking the grounding and a clearout at the initial lineout.

  12. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Sharks winger Edwill van der Merwe makes a real meal of a kick in behind, but just about recovers and the visitors scramble clear.

    I thought there might have been a little knock-on in there, but nothing doing.

  13. No try

    Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    What a rollercoaster.

    They've spotted some obstruction at the lineout that led to the score and it's chalked off.

  14. try

    Try GLASGOW WARRIORS 12-5 Sharks

    Johnny Matthews

    Try given - it's Matthews' 49th try for the club.

    Or is it? The officials - having given it - want another look.

  15. Try review

    Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Johnny Matthews thinks he's over for Glasgow...

  16. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    A poorly executed lineout allows Sharks to pinch possession, but Glasgow will get another go after the visitors infringe at the breakdown.

  17. Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Glasgow win a scrum penalty after several resets.

    Dan Lancaster kicks to the corner and Glasgow have another good opportunity.

  18. Warriors hit back

    Glasgow Warriors 7-5 Sharks

    Andy Burke
    BBC Sport Scotland at Scotstoun

    Good response that from Glasgow.

    Both teams look like they can do damage when they move the ball wide.

    Could be a few tries in this.

    Adam Hastings celebrates with Kyle RoweSNS
  19. converted try

    Converted try GLASGOW WARRIORS 7-5 Sharks

    Kyle Rowe

    They do hit back!

    Glasgow's forwards make ground with carry after carry and it creates space on the edge.

    Some nice hands release wing Kyle Rowe into space and he races down the line to score.

    George Horne adds the extras off the tee and Glasgow lead.

  20. Glasgow Warriors 0-5 Sharks

    Can Glasgow hit back immediately?

    They are back in Sharks territory.