Glasgow Rugby varsity
The Glasgow Rugby Varsity is an annual rugby showcase between Glasgow’s biggest university rivals, Strathclyde and Glasgow. The event sees a fiercely competitive battle for the Glasgow Rugby Varsity trophies with the men's and women's fixtures taking place in one evening of action packed rugby at Scotstoun Stadium, the home of Glasgow Warriors. In 2024 the 3000+ seater main stand was sold out and the atmosphere was electric, including half time performances from the University of Strathclyde's Cheerleading club, Strathclyde Warriors.
2025 Event:
Date: Friday 14th March 2025
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium
Doors: From 4:30pm
Match Kick Off: Women's 5:15pm / Men's 7:30pm
Tickets: On sale in January 2025 - keep an eye out for release date soon!
The History of Rugby Varsity
Glasgow Rugby Vasity first took place in 2016. Since then, the Strathclyde men's team have won the trophy every year. Historically there wasn't a women's match, but in 2023 we changed history and included the women's fixture into the annual Glasgow Rugby Varsity event. Glasgow have won the trophy in both 2023 and 2024, but in 2025 we look to win it for ourselves.
The event saw a new partnership agreed in 2023 with Glasgow Warriors. The professional rugby club have given the teams a fantastic opportunity to play at their home ground at Scotstoun Stadium and experience a game atmosphere like no other student experience.
Glasgow Warriors Manging Director, Al Kellock, said: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome players and students from across the city to our home at Scotstoun Stadium. With more than 3,000 spectators expected to turn out for the games this is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with a new audience and give them a warm Glasgow Warriors welcome."
PICTURED: sTRATHCLYDE MEN'S TEAM WINNING THE 2024 RUGBY VARSITY CUP
What makes VARSITY SO SPECIAL?
University of Strathclyde Director of Sport and Active Health Neil Brown said: “Glasgow Rugby Varsity is a fantastic event and an opportunity to celebrate our successful partnership with Glasgow Warriors. For the first time, both women’s and men’s clubs are playing in a double header and the fact that we’re anticipating to sell out the main stand at Scotstoun demonstrates what an exciting time it is for student sport.”
The University of Strathclyde has a long and very compeititve sporting history with the University of Glasgow. Having a stand alone event like Rugby Varsity, captures the essence this competitiness but also reinforces the value that sport can having for students and the wider community.
Pictured: STRATHCLYDE Women's team taking part in Rugby varsity for the first time in 2023
Varsity Eligibility
Eligibility for Varsity matches are as follows:
- Must be a fully registered member of the Sports Union
- Must be a current and fully regsitered student at the University
- Must be a current paid member of the Rugby Club
Tickets
We will be launching tickets sales in January 2025, so keep an eye out on our comms for the launch date!
aWARDS
Pictured: Callum MacGregor is awarded Men's Player of the Match by sponsors TechnoGym
Pictured: Beth Tobin is awarded the Strathclyde Jubilee Award, presented by Sir Jim Macdonald Principal of the University of Strathclyde
Pictured: STRATHCLYDE Warriors cheerleading varsity team
