'One of the best flankers in Europe' - Darge signs Warriors extension

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20 hours ago

"Invaluable" Scotland captain Rory Darge has signed a three-year contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.The flanker, who Gregor Townsend named as skipper for this summer's Pacific Tour, has made 67 Warriors appearances since joining in 2021.Head coach Franco Smith the 25-year-old is "one of the best in his position in Europe".The 25-year-old, who played in 14 games during Warriors' URC title-winning campaign last year, said it was "a straightforward decision" to extend his stay at Scotstoun."I love my time in Glasgow and the club is the best place for me to be just now," he told the club's website. "I'm loving my rugby and this is the best possible place for me to keep developing."Smith said the openside flanker is "an invaluable asset" to his team."We still believe that he is only scratching the surface of his potential."His work in both attack and defence makes him an invaluable asset for both club and country; his statistics speak for themselves and only serve to underline his quality."He is someone who embodies what it means to be a Warrior."