Sports News Report
Sport: RugbyCategory: Coaching

Jamie Ritchie set for Glasgow Warriors debut against Benetton

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:24 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Jamie Ritchie set for Glasgow Warriors debut against Benetton
Summary

Jamie Ritchie is expected to make his debut for the Glasgow Warriors this weekend in their United Rugby Championship match against Benetton in Treviso. The former Scotland captain, sidelined earlier this season due to ankle and Achilles tendon issues, has returned to full training and is likely to be involved. Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan expressed optimism about Ritchie’s integration into the team and emphasized the importance of timing after his recovery from surgery. The Warriors currently sit second in the URC standings, looking to build momentum ahead of Scotland's Nations Cup.

Source Links
BBC Sport
Key Details
  • •Jamie Ritchie expected to debut for Glasgow Warriors this weekend.
  • •Ritchie joined from French club Perpignan during the summer.
  • •He has 63 caps for Scotland and was a long-time Edinburgh player.
  • •Warriors are currently second in the URC standings.
  • •Match against Benetton is scheduled for Saturday.
Latest Updates
  • 2:24 PMBBC Sport — Ex-Scotland captain Ritchie finally set for Glasgow debut
What they're saying
"

Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan says the time has finally come to "unleash" Jamie Ritchie for his Warriors debut this weekend.

Related Teams & Leagues
Rugby

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days