Caitlin Gould, Author at Scottish Rugby

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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 […]

12 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge Round Three squad announcements

As Glasgow Warriors prepare for their first-ever home fixture, Laidlaw has made four alterations to the starting XV that will run out for tomorrow afternoon’s Celtic Challenge clash with the Wolfhounds. The lineup includes a potential Glasgow Warriors debutant in the form of Phaedra Snailham, the Stewartry Siren set to run out for Laidlaw’s squad […]

8 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge Round Two review

The experienced Irish outfit showed their class to come away with a 27-17 win in front of 903 fans at Hive Stadium, with the driving maul in particular causing problems for the capital club. Scotland internationalist Emma Orr was one of two try scorers for Edinburgh, dotting down on her debut. Orr combined beautifully with […]

6 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge Round Two teams named

Having won an historic opening match against Glasgow last week, the team will look to build on an impressive performance with a consistent selection made to the squad, as they face Ireland’s Wolfhounds at Hive Stadium on Saturday 6 January. Emma Orr comes into the starting line-up, with the Scotland internationalist having missed last week […]

30 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge Round One review

Edinburgh took first blood in the fixture, with Edinburgh University winger Cieron Bell storming over after centre Rachel Philipps had offloaded to Nicole Marlow to create space for the flying winger. Marlow, starting at fullback, converted the score – her first of four in a perfect afternoon from the tee. The home side doubled the […]

29 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors teams announced for Round One of the Celtic Challenge

Cruikshank’s side boasts several talented developing Scottish players, with fully capped internationalists – Emma Orr and Sarah Denholm – adding further experience to the side. On the squad, Cruikshank added: “It’s hugely exciting to be able to name our first side for Saturday’s Celtic Challenge match against Glasgow. It’s a side that is packed with talent, […]

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5 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

Celtic Challenge competition format confirmed alongside alignment of Scottish sides to Edinburgh Rugby & Glasgow Warriors

The alignment will see the two teams don the iconic colours of Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors and will be based out of Hive Stadium and Scotstoun Stadium respectively. Speaking on the announcement, Gemma Fay, Scottish Rugby’s Head of Women’s & Girls’ Strategy said: “The decision to align our Celtic Challenge teams to Edinburgh Rugby […]

20 Nov 2023 - Clubs & Schools

Women’s Celtic Challenge returns for second year with an expanded format

The Celtic Challenge provides a high-performance platform ahead of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations and aims to bridge the gap between the domestic and international women’s games in the three Celtic nations. Following the successful pilot which took place across January and February this year, the tournament will be expanded to include two club teams […]

16 Jun 2022 - Corporate

Scottish Rugby launches transformational Women and Girls’ Strategy

Scottish Rugby is targeting the opportunities women’s rugby presents having previously identified it as one of three strategic priorities in its 2021-2024 Corporate Strategy, entitled ‘Wellbeing, Women and Winning’ launched last year. Built on the incredible work that has gone on in the club and international game over the last three decades by the pioneers […]