SNS GroupGlasgow Warriors have brought the United Rugby Championship trophy home to a packed-out Scotstoun Stadium after victory in South Africa at the weekend.
The players brought the trophy out in front of fans, who got the chance to speak with their heroes as they did a lap of honour.
The Scottish side landed the trophy for the first time since 2015 after a hard-fought 21-16 victory over the Bulls at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Having beaten the Stormers, the 2022 winners, and defending champions Munster to reach the Grand Final, the Warriors avoided a third loss in the showpiece with a fantastic performance in Pretoria, South Africa.
SNS GroupIn a speech in front of the main stand, head coach Franco Smith thanked fans for their support throughout the season.
Managing director, Alastair Kellock, told STV News that now they had a trophy it needs to be in schools “inspiring the next generation”.
“We’ve now got a trophy and it needs to get out,” Mr Kellock said.
SNS Group“It needs to be into schools, in needs to be into clubs, it needs to be inspiring the next generation to pick a ball up.
“We’ve got a bunch of guys who, rightly so, are going to be heroes and we’re ready to make as much noise about it as possible.”
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