Glasgow Warriors’ five-year run of reaching the Guinness PRO12 play-offs has come to an end. Even Gregor Townsend, the head coach, admits defeat in Cork means there is no realistic chance of getting back to the knockout games this season. It was disheartening that defeat by Munster came in a game they could and should have won. The consequence, is that Glasgow are now 11 points behind Ulster and Scarlets with three games to go. “It’s very unlikely now,” Townsend said.…

Source: The Times April 09, 2017 23:15 UTC