Franco Smith extends stay with Glasgow Warriors until 2028

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has signed a contract extension that will see him remain in charge of the club until at least the summer of 2028.

The South African, who took over in August 2022, has overseen one of the most successful periods in the club’s professional history.

He guided the Warriors to their first-ever European final in his debut season, reaching the EPCR Challenge Cup decider. His biggest success came in June 2024, when Glasgow lifted the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) title with a dramatic 21-16 victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Under his leadership, the Warriors have consistently reached the URC playoffs and claimed three successive 1872 Cup wins over Edinburgh. The 2023 fixture at Hampden Park drew a record crowd of 27,538, highlighting the growing support under Smith’s reign.

Reacting to his new deal, Smith said there was still more to achieve with the squad.

“I’m incredibly proud and grateful to extend my journey with this club.

"From day one, I’ve believed in the vision we share to build something special, to push our limits, and to grow together as a team and as a community.

“The players, the people, and the supporters have created an environment full of trust and ambition, and that inspires me every single day.

"There’s still so much more we can achieve, and I’m excited to keep working hard to take this club to the next level.”