Kevin Ferrie

Senior Sports Writer

Decrepit social cricketer who has been with The Herald for 17 years covering the widest possible array of sports including every Rugby World Cup bar the first one, a Cricket World Cup, football internationals and Scottish Cup finals, a couple of Commonwealth Games' and umpteen Open Championships

Decrepit social cricketer who has been with The Herald for 17 years covering the widest possible array of sports including every Rugby World Cup bar the first one, a Cricket World Cup, football internationals and Scottish Cup finals, a couple of Commonwealth Games' and umpteen Open Championships

Latest articles from Kevin Ferrie

Warriors battle and scratch but come up short

A fortnight after relinquishing their Champions Cup title, Leinster reasserted their dominance among the Celtic nations last night, but only after their technique and endurance were tested to the limit in an intense PRO14 Grand Final that was worthy of comparison with that previous battle against Saracens.

Final is Glasgow's big chance to show they can beat best

Today’s Pro14 Grand Final has the potential to be crucial in Glasgow Warriors bid to prove to themselves that they are capable of competing at European level, but their head coach knows that will only be the case if they can get the right result.

Can Pro14 final light up Celtic Park like Chariots of Fire?

Saturday’s Pro14 final between Glasgow Warriors and Leinster may be the first ever rugby union match staged at Celtic Park, but it will by no means the first time since a star of the 15-a-side football code has competed at the venue with close to a century having elapsed since it was graced by a visit from one of the Chariots of Fire.