Glasgow Warriors could be forced to stage URC Grand Final in another nation

that the team might instead have to travel to Belfast if they reach the final.

Glasgow are currently leading the URC standings, and if they maintain that position through to the end of the regular season, they would secure home advantage throughout the play-offs, including the final.

Ordinarily, that would be a major boost. While the top-ranked team is typically expected to host the final, URC regulations allow organisers to move the match to a neutral or alternative venue if required.

In this case, Scotstoun Stadium, even with temporary seating increasing its capacity to 7,351, would almost certainly be considered too small to stage a final.

As a result, Glasgow would need to find another venue. Hampden Park appears the most logical option given its location in the same city.

However, Andy Goode suggested on The Rugby Pod

“If Glasgow finish top of the URC, they ain't playing at home. Everywhere in Scotland is booked... Apparently they’re going to Belfast,” he said.

Former Scotland international and co-host Jim Hamilton responded by saying, "Of course they are. Because that is rugby, that's what we do."

Ravenhill Stadium (currently known as Affidea Stadium for sponsorship purposes) would be a strong candidate in that scenario.

As a purpose-built rugby ground and the home of Ulster Rugby, it has a capacity of 18,196 following the addition of a new stand ahead of the 2014 Heineken Cup quarter-final against Saracens. The venue is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.

The URC final is scheduled for Saturday, 20 June.