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BBC News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Scottish-qualified stand-off Lancaster joins Warriors on two-year deal
Glasgow Warriors "feels like the best possible" for Scottish-qualified stand-off Dan Lancaster, who has signed a two-year deal at of former England head coach Stuart, the 24-year-old spent last season with French side Racing 92, making 25 appearances - including against Franco Smith's side in born in Leeds, Lancaster, who is comfortable at fly-half and both centres, represented Scotland at U18 level alongside Jamie Dobie and Rory coach Smith said his versatility will be "a real asset" in the said he had "heard many great things" about the club and told his agents it was "where he wanted to go"."It all happened pretty quickly, to be honest," Lancaster told club media."I found out I wasn't being kept on by Racing, and one evening shortly after that I got a call from Franco about potentially coming to Glasgow. After that call, I phoned my agent and told them that Scotstoun was where I wanted to go."I played against Glasgow for Racing last year, so I saw first-hand the intensity that the club brings with and without the ball – they're a proper team. "I've heard so may great things about the club and about Franco and the coaching team, and Lucio [Sordoni] told me how special a place it is, so it feels like the best possible place for me to develop as a rugby player."
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Heard great things' - Scottish-qualified stand-off joins Glasgow Warriors from French rugby
New Scotstoun arrival is son of former England head coach Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Glasgow Warriors have secured the signing of Scottish-qualified stand-off Dan Lancaster from Racing 92. The 24-year-old joins the Scotstoun outfit on a two-year contract after a single season in French rugby where he made 25 appearances across all competitions, including 12 starts in the Top 14. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lancaster, who was born in Leeds and is the son of former England head coach Stuart Lancaster, remains uncapped at senior international level but qualifies for Scotland through his Dumfries-born grandmother. Dan Lancaster has signed for Glasgow Warriors from French club Racing 92. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group He represented Scotland at U18 level, lining up alongside future team-mates such as Jamie Dobie and Ollie Smith, before making five appearances for England U20s. Lancaster is the third new Warriors signing ahead of the new season following Alex Craig and Charlie Savala – along with academy graduates Jare Oguntibeju and Duncan Munn. 'It all happened pretty quickly, to be honest,' Lancaster told the Glasgow website. 'I found out I wasn't being kept on by Racing, and one evening shortly after that I got a call from Franco about potentially coming to Glasgow. After that call, I phoned my agent and told them that Scotstoun was where I wanted to go. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I played against Glasgow for Racing last year, so I saw first-hand the intensity that the club brings with and without the ball – they're a proper team. I've heard so may great things about the club and about Franco and the coaching team, and Lucio [Sordoni] told me how special a place it is, so it feels like the best possible place for me to develop as a rugby player. 'I know a few of the lads from playing together at Scotland U18 – I played with Jamie [Dobie] and Ollie [Smith], and Rory [Darge] was our captain as well. It's been brilliant to see those lads go on and do incredible things for Glasgow and for Scotland, and hopefully I can follow their lead, push on and develop towards that level. 'I just want to take it as it comes – every player obviously wants to push for international honours in the long-term, but first and foremost I want to settle in well at Scotstoun and get to know everyone. I want to get my head down, work hard, buy in to what this club is all about and challenge for game time in a Glasgow shirt, I'm not looking any further ahead than that." Dan Lancaster in action for Scotland Under 18s against Wales Under 19s in March 2018. | SNS Group Glasgow head coach Franco Smith welcomed the club's newest recruit, adding: 'Dan is someone that we believe has a great deal of potential, and from speaking to him we know already that he is incredibly passionate about the opportunity to represent this club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'His ability to cover a range of positions in our midfield is a real asset as we build our strength in depth ahead of the new season, whilst his performances in a highly-competitive Top14 for Racing 92 last season showcased the full range of skills that he possesses.
The Herald Scotland
03-06-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Chris Harris' emotional farewell to Gloucester ahead of move
Harris made 110 appearances for Gloucester, scoring them 135 points, and admits his exit is an emotional one after plenty of good times at the club. He played his final game in the 41-26 win over Northampton on Saturday and gave an interview to club media afterwards. He said: "It's been a good ride. I've really, really enjoyed my last six years. Read more: Officials confirmed for Glasgow Warriors' URC semi-final vs Leinster Dan Lancaster to Glasgow Warriors 'great acquisition' as Nigel Carolan talks injuries "There's been some good seasons, some poor seasons but on the whole I've thoroughly enjoyed it. "I've made some mates for life. Some that aren't at the club now but that's what it's all about for me, the friendships you make and the memories you make with these guys. "I'll be forever grateful to those guys, for one for making me feel so welcome when I first came down here but it has been like a family for me."
Glasgow Times
03-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Chris Harris' emotional farewell to Gloucester ahead of move
The centre, 34, has signed a one-year deal with Bath and makes the move to a rival Premiership side. Harris made 110 appearances for Gloucester, scoring them 135 points, and admits his exit is an emotional one after plenty of good times at the club. He played his final game in the 41-26 win over Northampton on Saturday and gave an interview to club media afterwards. He said: "It's been a good ride. I've really, really enjoyed my last six years. Read more: Officials confirmed for Glasgow Warriors' URC semi-final vs Leinster Dan Lancaster to Glasgow Warriors 'great acquisition' as Nigel Carolan talks injuries "There's been some good seasons, some poor seasons but on the whole I've thoroughly enjoyed it. "I've made some mates for life. Some that aren't at the club now but that's what it's all about for me, the friendships you make and the memories you make with these guys. "I'll be forever grateful to those guys, for one for making me feel so welcome when I first came down here but it has been like a family for me."
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Great acquisition': Son of ex-England coach could enhance Glasgow Warriors
Stand-off who played against Scotstoun club this season linked with move north Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dan Lancaster would be a 'great acquisition' for Glasgow Warriors if the Scottish-qualified stand-off opts to head north in the summer. The Racing 92 player looks set to leave Paris when his contract expires at the end of the season and has been heavily linked with a move to Scotstoun. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glasgow are losing Tom Jordan at the end of the current campaign, with the versatile Scotland international having agreed a deal to join Bristol Bears, and the Warriors have already struck a deal to bring Charlie Savala to the club from Northampton Saints. But Savala is currently out with a knee injury and Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan said the club would be in the market for quality Scottish-qualified players. Dan Lancaster, centre, chats with Glasgow Warriors pair Jamie Dobie and Rory Darge after the Champions Cup match between the sides at Scotstoun in January this year. | SNS Group 'I'm not involved in those upstairs decisions,' said Carolan. 'The way we're playing at the moment, I think we're a club that hopefully will attract a lot of players. For players of national interest, we're definitely a good option at the moment. I'm not too sure who's involved with that side of things but if he does come, he's been doing quite well with Racing this year. He'd be a great acquisition.' Lancaster, 24, has played 25 games for Racing this season, starting 16 of them, and featured for the French club against Glasgow in a Champions Cup pool stage match at Scotstoun in January. He moved last summer from Ealing Trailfinders, following his father, Stuart Lancaster, to Paris. Lancaster senior, the former England boss, was appointed head coach of Racing in June 2024 but left the club in February after a difficult tenure. His son has started more games for the club since and Carolan admitted Glasgow were always on the look-out for players who could help unlock their talented backline. 'With our backs, we've got serious quality there,' said the Warriors attack coach. 'If we can add to it, we've got so many guys that we've developed over the last couple of years who are now of national interest. I think on those [international] windows where those guys are away, it's important that we continue to develop our own players. If there's one or two that can add to that quality, I think it's important as well.' Dan Lancaster gets a pass away while playing for Racing 92 against Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup. | Getty Images Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dan Lancaster is Scottish-qualified through his Dumfries-born paternal grandmother and played for Scotland at under-18 level before switching to England U20s. Stuart Lancaster was born in Penrith but played for Scottish Students, Scotland U19 and Scotland U21 via his mother. Glasgow, meanwhile, don't expect to have either Zander Fagerson or Jack Dempsey available for the United Rugby Championship semi-final against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. Fagerson has been sidelined by a calf injury since April and Dempsey has not played since the Six Nations due to a hamstring problem. 'Both are making some really good progress but this weekend is going to be too early for the two of them,' said Carolan. 'Certainly for Zander and his Lions tour, he's well on track there. He's one we could definitely do with at the moment, he's a big player. He's getting close but this weekend is just a bit too soon.' Jones 'touch and go' Huw Jones, who missed the quarter-final win over the Stormers due to an ongoing Achilles tendon issue, is touch and go for the semi and unlikely to be risked if there any doubts around his fitness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Huw is not the worst,' said Carolan. 'We need to track him and see how he's progressing through the week. We pulled him [out] last week. He was just a little bit tight in that area. He had a scan and a jab in it. We'll see how he progresses this week. 'He's on track but we're going to have to wait and see. He won't train [on Monday] but we'll see how he is on Tuesday and Thursday. Dan Lancaster playing for Scotland U18 against Wales in 2018. | SNS Group 'Huw wants to do what's best for himself and the club first of all. Maybe if there was no Lions tour he could risk it. But he wants to put the best version of himself out there as well. At the moment, he just has to hold back. He's afraid to just let loose on that, until it settles down. 'Everyone wants to see Huw Jones at full strength and full stride. But if he's holding back, I don't think it's good for anybody.'
