Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

10 Feb 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 7 Review

Brython Thunder 38 – 32 Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby suffered a heartbreaking 38-32 defeat to Brython Thunder in a thrilling Round 7 clash of the Celtic Challenge at Parc y Scarlets. Despite showing resilience and scoring five tries, the Scottish side was undone by a dramatic late double from Wales centre Hannah Bluck. Edinburgh started […]

3 Feb 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25 | Round 6 Review

Gwalia Lightning 25 – 5 Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby endured a tough afternoon in Ystrad Mynach as they fell to a 26-5 defeat against a confident Gwalia Lightning. Despite an encouraging start, the Scottish side struggled to contain the attacking prowess of their Welsh opponents, who secured a bonus point victory. The visitors got off […]

13 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 4 Review

Edinburgh Rugby women’s team suffered their first defeat of the 2024/25 Celtic Challenge season, going down 40-19 against Clovers at Virgin Media Park. The experienced Irish outfit showcased their quality from the get-go and led 21-5 at the break after a strong opening 40 minutes. Vice-captain and winger Hannah Walker continued her fine form with […]

5 Jan 2025 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 3 Review

Edinburgh Rugby Women secured a hard-fought 22-15 victory over Brython Thunder, maintaining their perfect start to the Celtic Challenge season with back-to-back bonus-point wins. Number 8 Sam Taganekurukuru opened the scoring for Edinburgh after breaking through wide channels, followed by vice-captain Hannah Walker’s fourth try of the season. Scrum-half Rhea Clarke’s quick tap set up […]

21 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25: Round 1 Review

Despite a dominant start from Glasgow, the hosts turned the tide with an impressive attacking display. Glasgow struck early, with Sky Phimister scoring under the posts, converted by Lisa Martin, who also added a penalty to make it 10-0 within 15 minutes. Edinburgh responded through Hannah Walker’s try, converted by Lucy MacRae, before Walker capitalized […]

10 Dec 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge 2024/25

Celtic Challenge Tickets Celtic Challenge Fixtures and Results Squads Edinburgh Rugby’s Head Coach, Claire Cruikshank has confirmed a 30-player roster featuring a blend of returning talent and emerging prospects. Notably, several players have been involved in Scotland women’s squads since last season’s Celtic Challenge including Alex Stewart, who earned her first cap against Wales in […]

5 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh record fourth win whilst Glasgow fall short in Wales | Review

Edinburgh Rugby 35 – 21 Clovers Edinburgh stormed to the Celtic Challenge top three play offs, claiming a bonus point win against the Clovers after a rampant second half performance at Hive Stadium. Inspired by Emma Orr’s attacking prowess, the home side made a thrilling comeback from 21-5 down to charge into a 35-21 win, […]

2 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Squads named in final regular round of Celtic Challenge | Preview

Edinburgh Rugby v Clovers Head Coach Claire Cruikshank has made two changes to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s crucial Celtic Challenge against the Irish Clovers at Hive Stadium (3 February, kick-off 12.30pm). Scotland internationalist Panashe Muzambe moves into the starting line-up having scored a last-minute winning try in last weekend’s win away against Gwalia Lightning, […]

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29 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Battling performances from Glasgow and Edinburgh | Celtic Challenge Round 4 Review

Glasgow Warriors 10 – 29 Clovers A battling performance from Glasgow Warriors ended in a 29-10 defeat at the hands of the Clovers at Scotstoun this afternoon, as an impressive second-half display from the home side ultimately proved in vain in round four of the Celtic Challenge. Tries from Izzy Hannay and Beth Blacklock – […]

26 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Thomson and Blacklock set for Celtic Challenge debut | Round 4 preview

Scotland centre Beth Blacklock will make her Glasgow Warriors debut tomorrow afternoon, as Chris Laidlaw’s squad return home to take on the Clovers at Scotstoun. Blacklock’s inclusion comes following an agreed release from her Premiership Women’s Rugby club, Saracens, as the Warriors make four changes for the round four clash in the Celtic Challenge. An […]