Kyle Rowe: 'I’m ready to give everything on the pitch for this club'

Kyle Rowe is keen to get going after agreeing to join Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old winger – who spent time in the club’s academy before turning professional – makes the switch to Scotstoun following two seasons with London Irish prior to the English Premiership outfit’s move into administration.

Having previously represented Scotland at Under-20 level alongside future Glasgow team-mates including Stafford McDowall, Rory Darge and Ross Thompson, Rowe made his senior international debut in Scotland’s victory over Argentina in Salta in July 2022.

“I’m excited to get stuck in,” he told glasgowwarriors.org.

“First of all, though, I want to wish everyone associated with London Irish all the very best with whatever they do next – I don’t think I’d be where I am today without them, because they gave me a chance to prove what I can do. I’ll be forever grateful to them.

“When Glasgow said they were interested, it all fell into place perfectly to be honest.

“To be able to move back home and be close to family and friends was a no-brainer.

“It’s a club I know well, from being in the academy and being around as World Cup cover in 2019, as well as from growing up with a lot of the boys here – it’s been a pretty seamless transition so far.

“It’s always good to see boys you know – I’ve not seen a lot of them since 2019, and a lot has happened since then.

“It’s like not a day’s gone when we get together, though – it’s been brilliant to come in and reconnect with them.

“I’m excited by the potential in this team, too. I watched as the guys got to the final of the Challenge Cup last year, which was such an achievement, and I believe this group has what it takes to go on, get to more finals and hopefully win titles.

“I’m ready to give everything on the pitch for this club. I’ll work as hard as anyone and I just want to get my hands on the ball, get involved and show everyone what I can do.”

Head coach Franco Smith said: “The chance to add a player of Kyle’s quality to our squad ahead of the new season was one that we could not miss.

“He is someone who not only possesses an exciting skillset and real turn of pace, but who brings a real work ethic and desire to give his all for the team.

“We’re excited to work with him as we prepare for the new campaign and we look forward to seeing him show what he can do in a Glasgow jersey.”