Glasgow Warriors have added Ayr head coach Kenny Murray to their coaching team.

Murray, who was born in Glasgow and led RBS Premiership side Ayr to a league and cup double last season, will join the Scotstoun club next month.

In the new full-time role, he will work alongside existing coaches Shade Munro and Matt Taylor and support head coach Gregor Townsend. Murray said: "I am absolutely delighted to be appointed as a new assistant coach of Glasgow Warriors. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to develop my career and work alongside some very good coaches, who are already at the club.

"I have mixed emotions as I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ayr. Although I'm sad to be leaving I know they're in good hands. It's an exciting time to be joining the Warriors and I can't wait to be involved in professional rugby and to start working with everyone at the club."

Murray celebrated leading Ayr to their first Premiership title in his first year in charge in 2009 and the Millbrae side went on to win the RBS Cup three times under his guidance.

"We're delighted to bring Kenny on board," said Townsend. "He is a hard working individual, who has brought success to Ayr over the last five years and we will now benefit from having him at Glasgow Warriors.

"Kenny was the ideal candidate for the role, which will provide us with valuable coaching support. He will help us build on what we achieved last season."

Glasgow progressed to the Pro12 play-offs last season after finishing third in the league, losing to Leinster in the semi-finals.

Murray has now been replaced as Ayr head coach by his former assistant Peter Laverie. Billy McHarg, the Ayr president, said: "The club would like to congratulate Kenny on his appointment. I'm sure he will be a huge asset to the professional side and will become an important part of Gregor's team. This is a positive a move for Scottish rugby, which further cements our already strong relationship with the Warriors."