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Scotsman
an hour ago
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- Scotsman
'Unreal': The key players behind Ottavio Tuipulotu's move to Glasgow Warriors
Brothers behind big move to Scottish Rugby 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... Ottavio Tuipulotu revealed brother Sione is fully behind his 'unreal' move to Glasgow Warriors. The 21-year-old hooker has joined up with his older sibling, Scotland and Lions centre Sione, from New South Wales Waratahs on a two-year contract ahead of the new season. A third brother, Mosese, moved from Australia to join Edinburgh last summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm really looking forward to moving to Glasgow,' Ottavio Tuipulotu, who has represented Australia Under-20s but who is also eligible to represent Scotland courtesy of his grandmother from Greenock, told 'I've been following the team for the last couple years and have seen how well they've been doing, not to mention how much the fans get around the boys. Ottavio Tuipulotu has joined Glasgow Warriors. | comp 'I've spoken to Nonz [Sione] about Glasgow a lot, and he's just told me that while it's different to home – especially being a lot colder than Australia – the culture within the team and within the community in Glasgow is so strong. As soon as Glasgow sent me the contract offer, Sione was the first person I called, and he told me to pack my bags and join him up north. 'I spoke to Franco [Smith] earlier in the year, too, mostly just speaking about how I was doing and how my rugby was going, as well as the possibility of moving up to Glasgow. I'm really looking forward to being able to work with Franco and the rest of the coaches. 'I've seen how much work they've done for the players, and that's shown on the field when the boys play. To be able to play at Scotstoun would be an unreal moment in my life. I've seen and heard how electric the fans are with the atmosphere they create, and how much they back our boys – I can't wait to meet them all.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Head coach Smith welcomed Tuipulotu, saying: 'Tavi is a player that we have been tracking for a while, and we're pleased that he has decided to follow Sione in making the move north to continue his rugby journey with us.
Scotsman
21 hours ago
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- Scotsman
Glasgow Warriors to sign another Tuipulotu as Scottish rugby adds third sibling to ranks
21-year-old brother of Sione and Mosese set to arrive from Waratahs 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... A third Tuipulotu brother is heading to Scottish rugby, with Glasgow Warriors poised to announce the signing of Ottavio Tuipulotu from the New South Wales Waratahs. The 21-year-old hooker is an Australia Under-20 international but could now follow his older siblings Sione and Mosese into the Scotland set-up. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glasgow are expected to announce on Wednesday that Ottavio Tuipulotu has signed a two-year contract and the deal will see him link up with Sione, 28, at Scotstoun. Mosese, 24, plays for Edinburgh, having moved to Scotland last summer from the Waratahs. Speaking last season, Sione Tuipulotu said the two older brothers had been trying to persuade Ottavio to follow them to Scotland. Ottavio Tuipulotu is set to join brother Sione at Glasgow Warriors. (Photo byfor Super Rugby) | Getty Images for Super Rugby 'I believe in all my brothers,' said Sione. 'Genuinely, I think if my littlest brother comes over here, he might end up being better than me and my brother. He's 20. He's a forward, a hooker. He had two knee reconstructions before he was 18. He had a really rough run with injuries but he's really dedicated to his rugby, my little brother. I know he's at the Waratahs now. He's just moved up there after the [Melbourne] Rebels folded. 'I don't make any decisions for him but if it was up to me, he would do one year there and then come over. Try to get as much rugby under his belt in Sydney and then come over.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Tuipulotus have had a huge impact on Scottish rugby, particularly Sione who is currently in Australia as part of the British and Irish Lions squad. He blazed a trail for his brothers when he signed for Glasgow in 2021 and quickly showed his quality at centre. He made his international debut against Tonga at Murrayfield in 2021 and was appointed Scotland captain for last year's autumn Test series. The brothers qualify for Scotland through their grandmother, Jaqueline Thomson, from Greenock who emigrated to Australia.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
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- South Wales Argus
Ainsworth inspired by Six Nations Women's Summer Series
This year's instalment marked the second time the 21-year-old fly-half from Stirling has played in the competition, which sees Under-20 sides go head-to-head across three matchdays. Scotland were unable to win any of their matches but Glasgow Warriors prospect Ainsworth is taking plenty of inspiration from her experience in Caerphilly. 'I just want to continue to improve,' she said. 'Go back to club, continue working on all aspects of my game, and then see how far it can get me. 'I think you've seen from previous years that the Summer Series is great. So many from last year have gone on to the senior international team and have played and got caps for the country. 'We want to develop and continue to use the Under-20s as a place to get experience and develop, and it is a good competition to then progress further. 'We used to not have a clear pathway, it used to just be your club and then straight to national. 'But getting the experience of having these camps, going away for two weeks with the team and getting used to playing at a higher level, is a good stepping stone to getting to that national team.' 🏴 Scotland Women's U20s head coach Louise Dalgliesh is proud of her players' development throughout the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series despite failing to win any of their three games. Read more ➡️ July 21, 2025 Scotland started their campaign at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in South Wales with a battling 31-17 defeat to England. Ainsworth then scored in her side's 52-29 loss against the hosts before they were beaten 62-7 by Ireland in the final fixture. While results did not go as expected, Ainsworth believes there is a lot she and her team can take from their time at the tournament. She added: 'It was a great experience, thankfully the weather stayed nice for us as well. 'Obviously, we didn't quite get the results we were hoping for, but we worked hard, improved as a team, and it was such a great experience to go and play against different nations. 'We learnt adaptability, you would go into a game expecting something and then it might not necessarily be what it was, so we would change our game or do what we had to do to play against the opposition and try and beat them. 'But also, working together as a team, coming together after the games if we were a bit upset, going and analysing what happened, the things we did well, as well as what we needed to work on. 'It was great scoring tries for Scotland. It is always great putting on a Scotland jersey, but scoring for Scotland and getting points on the board is always amazing." Discover the future of international rugby at the 2025 Women's Summer Series – where rising stars shine. Follow the action live at and on Instagram @u20sixnations.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Ainsworth inspired by Six Nations Women's Summer Series
This year's instalment marked the second time the 21-year-old fly-half from Stirling has played in the competition, which sees Under-20 sides go head-to-head across three matchdays. Scotland were unable to win any of their matches but Glasgow Warriors prospect Ainsworth is taking plenty of inspiration from her experience in Caerphilly. 'I just want to continue to improve,' she said. 'Go back to club, continue working on all aspects of my game, and then see how far it can get me. 'I think you've seen from previous years that the Summer Series is great. So many from last year have gone on to the senior international team and have played and got caps for the country. 'We want to develop and continue to use the Under-20s as a place to get experience and develop, and it is a good competition to then progress further. 'We used to not have a clear pathway, it used to just be your club and then straight to national. 'But getting the experience of having these camps, going away for two weeks with the team and getting used to playing at a higher level, is a good stepping stone to getting to that national team.' 🏴 Scotland Women's U20s head coach Louise Dalgliesh is proud of her players' development throughout the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series despite failing to win any of their three games. Read more ➡️ July 21, 2025 Scotland started their campaign at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in South Wales with a battling 31-17 defeat to England. Ainsworth then scored in her side's 52-29 loss against the hosts before they were beaten 62-7 by Ireland in the final fixture. While results did not go as expected, Ainsworth believes there is a lot she and her team can take from their time at the tournament. She added: 'It was a great experience, thankfully the weather stayed nice for us as well. 'Obviously, we didn't quite get the results we were hoping for, but we worked hard, improved as a team, and it was such a great experience to go and play against different nations. 'We learnt adaptability, you would go into a game expecting something and then it might not necessarily be what it was, so we would change our game or do what we had to do to play against the opposition and try and beat them. 'But also, working together as a team, coming together after the games if we were a bit upset, going and analysing what happened, the things we did well, as well as what we needed to work on. 'It was great scoring tries for Scotland. It is always great putting on a Scotland jersey, but scoring for Scotland and getting points on the board is always amazing." Discover the future of international rugby at the 2025 Women's Summer Series – where rising stars shine. Follow the action live at and on Instagram @u20sixnations.
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Ainsworth inspired by Six Nations Women's Summer Series
Ceitidh Ainsworth has been inspired to chase her goals after representing Scotland at the Six Nations Women's Summer Series. This year's instalment marked the second time the 21-year-old fly-half from Stirling has played in the competition, which sees Under-20 sides go head-to-head across three matchdays. Scotland were unable to win any of their matches but Glasgow Warriors prospect Ainsworth is taking plenty of inspiration from her experience in Caerphilly. 'I just want to continue to improve,' she said. 'Go back to club, continue working on all aspects of my game, and then see how far it can get me. 'I think you've seen from previous years that the Summer Series is great. So many from last year have gone on to the senior international team and have played and got caps for the country. 'We want to develop and continue to use the Under-20s as a place to get experience and develop, and it is a good competition to then progress further. 'We used to not have a clear pathway, it used to just be your club and then straight to national. 'But getting the experience of having these camps, going away for two weeks with the team and getting used to playing at a higher level, is a good stepping stone to getting to that national team.' 🏴 Scotland Women's U20s head coach Louise Dalgliesh is proud of her players' development throughout the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series despite failing to win any of their three games. Read more ➡️ #U6NSummerSeries — Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) July 21, 2025 Scotland started their campaign at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in South Wales with a battling 31-17 defeat to England. Ainsworth then scored in her side's 52-29 loss against the hosts before they were beaten 62-7 by Ireland in the final fixture. While results did not go as expected, Ainsworth believes there is a lot she and her team can take from their time at the tournament. She added: 'It was a great experience, thankfully the weather stayed nice for us as well. 'Obviously, we didn't quite get the results we were hoping for, but we worked hard, improved as a team, and it was such a great experience to go and play against different nations. 'We learnt adaptability, you would go into a game expecting something and then it might not necessarily be what it was, so we would change our game or do what we had to do to play against the opposition and try and beat them. 'But also, working together as a team, coming together after the games if we were a bit upset, going and analysing what happened, the things we did well, as well as what we needed to work on. 'It was great scoring tries for Scotland. It is always great putting on a Scotland jersey, but scoring for Scotland and getting points on the board is always amazing."
