Triple boost for Glasgow Warriors as back rowers sign new contracts

Glasgow Warriors back-row trio Rob Harley, Chris Fusaro and Ryan Wilson have signed new two-year contracts with the club.

They follow Jonny Gray, Finn Russell, Pat MacArthur, Fraser Brown, Alex Allan, Sila Puafisi and Ali Price in committing their futures to the club.

Harley has made 131 appearances since he joined in 2010, 22 more than Fusaro while Wilson - who was in the Scotland side which beat Italy last weekend - is also in the century club.

Harley said: "We've been very successful in my time here and there is a great culture at the club.

"There is a really good work ethic and a desire from all the players to learn more and improve every day.

"I supported Glasgow growing up and was a season ticket holder at Firhill. It was great to get a taste of the success we had last year, so my aim in the next two years is to keep winning trophies and push on in Europe." 

Fusaro made his Scotland debut in 2014 against England and has gone on to win four caps for his country.

He said: "Glasgow's been my only club since I started professional rugby and we've come on a long journey, but I still think we've got a lot further to go.

"I signed the same year as Ryan (Wilson) and Rob (Harley) and we've formed a tight-knit group in the back-row."

Former London Irish and Wasps flanker, Wilson said: "This is my sixth season at the Warriors and I've loved my time here.

"Being involved at the Rugby World Cup with Scotland was incredible and I want to continue to play at the highest level. By staying at Glasgow, I'll have the opportunity to do that. It was a massive honour to reach 100 games earlier this season and I'm really happy to be staying on."

Glasgow Warriors head coach, Gregor Townsend added: "Rob, Chris and Ryan have all played important roles in the growth of the club over the last few seasons. They are committed players who care a lot for the team and put in huge effort every time they play."