Glasgow Warriors will start the 2022-23 season in Inverness by playing Worcester Warriors at the Caledonian Stadium.
The United Rugby Championship side will face English Premiership opposition in the Highland capital on Friday September 2 with kick-off at 7.3opm.
The game is part of Highland Rugby Club’s centenary celebrations and it is hoped the fixture will allow the Warriors to connect with supporters in the north.
Glasgow’s scrum-half Jamie Dobie is from Inverness and started his career with Highland.
The last fixture Glasgow hosted at the Caledonian Stadium was the meeting between the Caledonian Reds and Edinburgh in 2000.
Glasgow’s manager director Al Kellock said: “We’re delighted to be taking our first pre-season fixture of the 2022/23 season to Inverness.
“We have a passionate group of fans in the North of Scotland who we’re looking forward to putting on this game for.
“We will be up earlier in the week and as well as preparing for the game will work closely with Highland RFC to deliver sessions to the local rugby community.
“We also look forward to using this week to connect with our commercial partners who have a presence in the north of Scotland.
“A huge part of our partnerships are driven through engagement with staff and customers, therefore, this is a great opportunity to further strengthen this area.
“In terms of our competition in these two pre-season fixtures, Worcester Warriors and Ulster are quality sides for us to test ourselves against ahead of the new season.
“These matches will be the first games for our new head coach, once they are appointed, to make their mark, and for our fans it will be a first chance to see our new signings in action.”
Inverness proud
Inverness Caledonian Thistle CEO, Scot Gardiner, added: “Everyone at Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club is proud to be playing a part in celebrating the centenary of Highland Rugby.
“And to support the innovative thinking of Glasgow Warriors in taking a home game, indeed a professional fixture on the road, to Inverness.
“The partnership with Glasgow Warriors and Highland Rugby is a creative venture and fits perfectly into our ongoing plans to help bolster our business and widen the exposure and presence in the community of ICTFC.
“We look forward to giving a real Highland welcome to rugby fans from all over the country, but especially those from Glasgow and Worcester.”
Highland Rugby Club President, Graham Findlater, said: “Highland RFC is delighted to welcome both Glasgow Warriors and Worcester Warriors to Inverness, as we celebrate our club centenary.
“Thank you to Inverness Caledonian Thistle for making the stadium available for the match and to everyone involved in the considerable planning for the game.
“I encourage all rugby supporters in the local area and further afield, to buy tickets for the game and come to Inverness to watch what is sure to be a great game of rugby.”
