Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors: how to watch pre-season friendly, kick off time and team news
Franco Smith’s side travel to Kingston Park this weekend for their first action of the 2026/27 rugby season.
Glasgow Warriors will play their first pre-season fixture of the 2026/27 season this weekend as they travel to the north east of England to take on Newcastle Red Bulls of the Gallagher Premiership.
Franco Smith has named a youthful starting XV for the clash, with players who were involved in international matches over the summer unavailable, supplemented by a replacements bench with a handful of first team regulars. It looks set to be an exciting and intriguing contest as preparations for the new URC season step up a gear.
Warriors’ are due to travel to Munster later this month in Round One of the league competition and will also face Bath Rugby in another warm up match before that. Ahead of the game against Newcastle, here is everything you need to know about the fixture including if it is on TV or available to live stream:
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors: date, kick off time and venue for pre-season fixture
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors’ pre-season friendly will be played on Saturday, September 5. The match is scheduled for a 5pm kick off.
Kingston Park will be the venue for the fixture. The 10,000 plus capacity stadium is located on the north-western outskirts of the city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, near Newcastle International Airport.
Is Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors pre-season friendly on TV?
No, the pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Red Bulls and Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, September 5 is not being shown on TV. No broadcaster has chosen to televise the match.
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors pre-season friendly live stream
At this time neither club plans to broadcast a live stream of the pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Red Bulls and Glasgow Warriors. That means there is only one way to watch the action...
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors pre-season friendly tickets
Tickets are still available for the pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Red Bulls and Glasgow Warriors. These can be purchased through Newcastle Red Bulls’ official ticket portal.
Tickets are being sold as part of a ‘double header’ package with Newcastle playing Rotherham Titans earlier in the day. Tickets in the West Stand are priced from £10.75 for adults.
Newcastle Red Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors pre-season friendly team news
Newcastle Red Bulls starting XV: Josh Hodge, Christian Wade, Chris Harris, Will Rigg, Werner Kok, Brett Connon, Raffi Quirke, Micky Rewcastle, George McGuigan, James Harper, Rusi Tuima, Cam Jordan, Sam Graham, Tom Christie, Ollie Leatherbarrow. Replacements: Elvis Kitenge-Fuki, George Bolam, James Elliott, Jake Dalziel, Sammy Arnold, Zuriel Togiatama, Tom West, Murray McCallum, Oscar Usher, Allan Ferrie, Alfie Warwick, Oli Spencer, Harrison Obatoyinbo.
Glasgow Warriors starting XV to face Newcastle Red Bulls: Jake Shearer, Ottavio Tuipulotu, Murphy Walker, Dan Halkon, Jare Ogntibeju, Dylan Cockburn, Angus Fraser, Macenzzie Duncan, Jack Oliver, Matthew Urwin, Guy Rogers, Kerr Yule, Kerr Johnston, Cameron van Wyk, Fergus Watson. Replacements: Jamie McAughtrie, Patrick Schickerling, Sam Talakai, Ruaraidh Hart, Euan Ferrie, Callum Reidy, Johnny Ventisei, Bayley Kuenzle, Joe Roberts, Ollie McKenna, Harvey Preston, Gregor Johnston, Dan Lancaster, Harry Provan, Alex Bryden, Josh McKay.
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