Glasgow Warriors await return of Jones and Dobie for semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:34 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Nigel Carolan confirmed key players Huw Jones and Jamie Dobie are close to returning for the URC semi-final against Bulls at Murrayfield on Saturday. The team's momentum has been bolstered by Scott Cummings' recovery from injury after last week's quarter-final win against Connacht. Carolan indicated that the late-season return of both players comes at a significant time as they pursue a second title in three seasons. Preparations continue with George Horne, another scrum-half, facing a hand injury but eager to play. The team's fitness and form provide an encouraging outlook for the upcoming match.
- •Huw Jones and Jamie Dobie are back in contention for Glasgow.
- •Glasgow defeated Connacht in the quarter-finals.
- •Scott Cummings returned from injury last week.
- •George Horne is battling a hand injury but aims to play.
- •The semi-final match will take place on Saturday at Murrayfield.
- 8:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jones and Dobie 'coming back at crucial time' for Glasgow
"Assistant coach Nigel Carolan is delighted Glasgow Warriors have form and fitness on their side as they target a second URC title in three seasons. After Scotland second-row Scott Cummings made his comeback from injury in last Friday's quarter-final win over Connacht, key duo Jamie Dobie and Huw Jones are back in contention for Saturday's semi-final against Bulls at Murrayfield. "I said this when we got to the final two years ago, it comes down to two things: momentum and a full deck," Carolan said.
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