1. See you next week for round two!published at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Well, I think that'll just about do it.

    Glasgow were pretty close to their best and Edinburgh simply did not have an answer.

    I'm sure there'll be even more reaction to come, which you can catch on the dedicated Scottish rugby topic page.

    We'll see you again next week!

    Hampden ParkImage source, SNS
  2. 'Only ourselves to blame' - Everittpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt tells Premier Sports: "We've got ourselves to blame for the predicament we got ourselves into.

    "We spoke about allowing Glasgow entires into our 22m. We were ill disciplined in the first half to say the least - conceded 10 penalties and two yellow cards against a team that are the best finishers in the URC.

    "That was disappointing. We didn't fire a shot until the last 15 minutes of the game.

    "We need to go back and have a chat about where we are. We put in great performances at home but when we're away it's almost like we make the excuse that we're playing away.

    "I know the players are hurting in the changing room but there's no one to blame but ourselves."

    Sean EverittImage source, SNS
  3. 'It was mostly about being us' - Smithpublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Winning Glasgowhead coach Franco Smith, clad in a Christmas jumper, tells Premier Sports: "To see 28,000 supporters is fantastic. To have a performance like that was special.

    "If we concentrate only on the fans, we'd have been carried away. We stuck to the process and plan, and scoring nice tries is always welcome. It was mostly about just being us and playing the best we can.

    "The last two tries, I'm obviously disappointed. I think we all clocked off a bit and that isn't good enough. It gives Edinburgh wood for their fire and they'll come back fighting next week.

    "Edinburgh did well in containing us sometimes. I thought we could have converted even better. We gave away interceptions, ran into ourselves. There's one or two things to look at."

    Franco SmithImage source, SNS
  4. 'We did fans proud' - Hornepublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Scrum-half George Horne tells BBC Scotland: "We knew it would be a special occasion and just running out to see 25,000 fans - mainly Glasgow - was surreal. It's an unbelievable feat from the club and we did them proud.

    "We know how good Edinburgh are and these games are usually a massive arm wrestle. We moved the ball well, that caused them trouble. To score those tries early got our tails up and we hung on from there.

    "There's a lot on the line next week, more league points and the 1872 Cup, so we can't wait to get back next week and try and win it."

  5. 'Edinburgh played badly because Glasgow made them look bad'published at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Peter Wright
    Former Scotland prop on Sportsound

    The thing with Glasgow is they can play a multifunctional game. They can be very physical, they've got quality players who can play touch rugby. They can play narrow, or with width, or up the middle.

    They did all of that in the first 70 minutes and totally destroyed an international-class team.

    Edinburgh played badly because Glasgow made them look bad. They hurt them in attack and the defence was outstanding.

  6. Sione gets one over brother Mosesepublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Player of the Match Sione Tuipulotu also told Premier Sports: "[Nilling them] was the goal, definitely. The last two tries were pretty disappointing with how they came about. I'm sure we'll be spoken to about that.

    "This week was weird for me, preparing to play my brother. I thought he went well tonight, I was really proud of him.

    "We've still got one more week, one more game, but I'll enjoy Christmas with my brother which will be nice."

    The Tuipulotu brothers shake handsImage source, SNS
  7. Postpublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Glasgow skipper Kyle Steyn tells Premier Sports: "That was amazing. I missed these games last year, but I missed most being out there with the boys. The crowd, all the blue flags, it was cracking.

    "We've been hit with injuries and had loads of rotation but whoever has put the jersey on each week has really stepped up. We've learnt our lessons well and I'm happy with where we are."

    "It felt like the final in 2019."

    Kyle SteynImage source, SNS
  8. Glasgow in 'complete control'published at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Colin Gregor
    Former Glasgow Warriors back on BBC Radio Scotland

    For the first hour of that game, Glasgow were in complete control. Defensively they set the tempo with the aggression of their line speed, the discipline with which they influenced the Edinburgh attack.

    When Glasgow had ball, they were excellent, really good to watch. Edinburgh gave them opportunities with soft penalties. Once they were a few scores ahead, you didn't see Edinburgh coming back into this game.

  9. 'Men against boys'published at 16:55 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    FT: Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburgh

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound

    Glasgow were several cuts above. Forget about Venter's two tries late on, none of that mattered. Glasgow had declared for the evening.

    When it mattered, there was only one team in this. One team with the power and the accuracy and the skill and the imagination and creativity.

    It was men against boys, which is a strange thing to say given most of the Edinburgh side are international rugby players.

    They were made to look like average club players for much of this game. Glasgow were absolutely fantastic and are the URC champions for a reason.

  10. Full-time Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburghpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2024

    The first ever club rugby game at this stadium, and Glasgow almost completely outclass their visitors.

    You'd think Franco Smith would be happy with his side's five tries, but the Warriors head coach won't be happy with how his team finished this game, allowing Boan Venter to score twice to add some respectability to the scoreline.

    But really, it was Glasgow who blew Edinburgh away.

    Reaction to come.

    Jamie DobieImage source, SNS
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    Converted try Glasgow Warriors 33-14 Edinburghpublished at 79 mins

    Boan Venter

    Glasgow's discipline is really wavering in the closing stages as Edinburgh look to make the scoreline a but more respectable...

    And it's Venter who powers over again! It's a carbon copy of the first.

  12. Sin-bin - Patrick Schickerling (Glasgow Warriors)published at 77 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-7 Edinburgh

    A soft one for Glasgow and they'll end this game with 14 men, as Schickerling tries to kill the ball illegally while Edinburgh are on the attack.

  13. Tuipulotu named player of the matchpublished at 76 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-7 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh are showing a little endeavour but it's all far too little, far far too late.

    Meanwhile, Sione Tuipulotu is named Player of the Match. Another superb performance from the Scotland captain.

    Sione TuipulotuImage source, SNS
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    Converted try Glasgow Warriors 33-7 Edinburghpublished at 75 mins

    Boan Venter

    He was only just held up moments ago, but this time no one can stop Boan Venter from five metres out.

    A quick tap, and he threw himself into the black mass of defenders before exploding over the line and under the sticks.

  15. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-0 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh are desperate to get themselves on the scoreboard, knocking on the door in the final few stages.

    There's a penalty coming and a pause in play as Angus Fraser receives treatment. I think he hurt himself trying to stop a hurtling Boan Venter.

  16. 'I'm going to need a new whistle for Christmas, lads'published at 73 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-0 Edinburgh

    Hollie Davidson in front of the Edinburgh forward packImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Edinburgh's discipline has badly let them down this afternoon

  17. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-0 Edinburgh

    Charlie Shiel snipes round the side and he's a yard or two short.

    The ball comes to the forwards, and ends on being knocked on, bobbling around the feet.

    No composure where it matters.

  18. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 33-0 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh are into the Glasgow 22m after a great carry from Mosese Tuipulotu and then a burst from Ben Muncaster.

    George Horne ripped the ball but was dragged into touch. Still a chance for Edinburgh to trouble the scoreboard here.

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    Converted try Glasgow Warriors 33-0 Edinburghpublished at 64 mins

    Jamie Dobie

    A moment of magic between an unlikely duo - Scott Cummings and Dobie!

    Cummings is not known for his ball-carrying but he flew onto that ball from Dobie, broke through the line, and popped back to the supporting Dobie.

    It took Glasgow a while to get their fifth, and it seemed to come from nowhere.

  20. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Glasgow Warriors 26-0 Edinburgh

    More changes. Charlie Shiel is on for Ali Price at scrum-half, while Matt Fagerson is replaced by Angus Fraser who lines up at openside.

    Another real shift put in from Matt Fagerson. What a player he is.