Zander Fagerson turns 30 on Monday, but the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland prop has more pressing concerns: Saracens at Scotstoun on Sunday in the Champions Cup. Father of four children under seven, including 14-month-old twins, Fagerson describes his life as 'hectic' but thrives on the dual stresses of family and rugby.
Glasgow remain unbeaten in their Champions Cup pool, and a win against Saracens would secure a top seed for the knockout stage. Fagerson, a British & Irish Lions prop, is finally fit after a devastating 2025 that saw him miss the Lions tour to Australia due to a series of calf injuries. 'It was brutal and probably the toughest couple of months of my career,' he said.
The injury woes continued upon his return, with a significant knee injury suffered in the gym on his first day back. 'It really knocked me for six,' Fagerson admitted. Unable to play with his children, he endured a frustrating eight-month recovery. Now back in action, he adds to his 76 Scotland caps and 167 Glasgow appearances.
Fagerson's unique background includes being a former member of the national boys choir of Scotland and a national age-group mountain bike champion. His middle name, Ragnar, means 'warrior' in Swedish, honouring his great-grandfather. On the pitch, his presence reassures teammates, as seen in Glasgow's comeback win over Toulouse last month.
Despite the departures of Huw Jones and Adam Hastings to French clubs, Fagerson believes the squad's resolve will strengthen. 'We work hard, but we also have fun,' he said, confident in Glasgow's European prospects.
