Northampton Saints today confirm that the Club’s second preseason fixture ahead of the 2025/26 season will be played away at Glasgow Warriors on Friday 12 September.
The men in Black, Green and Gold will travel to Scotstoun for a 7.30pm kick-off under the Friday Night Lights, after facing Bedford Blues the week beforehand in the Mobbs Memorial Match.
The fixture falls on the first weekend of the 2025/26 Premiership Rugby Cup, but with Saints being given a bye in Round 1 of the competition, Phil Dowson’s squad will instead use the time to continue their preparations for the long season ahead against the 2024 United Rugby Championship winners.
Tickets will go on sale directly from Glasgow Warriors in the coming weeks.
“We’re excited to confirm a second preseason fixture ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, particularly against a team of Glasgow’s calibre,” said Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson.
“They reached the Investec Champions Cup knockouts last season, made the URC semi-finals, and won their league the year before – so we know they’ll present a stern test for us before we get underway in the Premiership Rugby Cup the following weekend.
“Last season showed how important tough away fixtures are for building resilience in the squad. These challenges develop character and belief, and we want our players to have the confidence to perform anywhere.”
Phil Dowson, Director of Rugby
“We didn’t get the away results we wanted last season, especially in the Premiership, so lining up two games on the road this preseason is about embracing discomfort and setting higher standards for ourselves away from home.
“Everyone’s eager to get stuck back into training when our preseason camp begins over the next couple of weeks. That early graft is vital to make sure we keep improving and are ready to hit the ground running come September.”
Glasgow Warriors’ Head Coach Franco Smith added: “We look forward to welcoming Northampton to Scotstoun this September, in what will be a key milestone in our preseason preparations.
“Their performances both in the Premiership and Investec Champions Cup last season showed the strength in depth that their squad possesses, with their brand of rugby set to provide us with a valuable test in both attack and defence ahead of the new season.”
