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19 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh and Glasgow give everything in final home matches | Celtic Challenge Play-offs Round 1 Review

Glasgow Warriors 17-24 Brython Thunder A strong performance was ultimately not enough for Glasgow Warriors in their final home match of the 2023/24 Celtic Challenge, as Chris Laidlaw’s squad were edged out 24-17 at the hands of Brython Thunder at Scotstoun. Tries from Claudia McLaren and Roma Fraser – her third in two matches – […]

16 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Squads named for first round of Celtic Challenge play-offs | Preview

Edinburgh Rugby v Irish Wolfhounds Scotland international Rhona Lloyd is one of two potential debuts from the Edinburgh bench as Head Coach Claire Cruikshank named a settled side for their vital encounter with Irish Wolfhounds at Hive Stadium tomorrow (kick off 1pm). An unchanged back three is named, with Cardiff Met’s Nicole Marlow at full-back, […]

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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13 Feb 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors claim U18 inter-city derby

Glasgow had previously claimed the first leg 36-21 at Hive Stadium the weekend before. Tries from Nicky Thompson, Max Garry, Logan Williams (2), Archie McMichael, Harry Provan, Rory Purvis (2) and Oliver McKenna were enough to secure Warriors the win. Edinburgh replied with tries of their own from Harrison Wood, Rory Brogan, Chris Thomson, Michael […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

15 Jan 2024 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh earn first-ever away victory whilst Glasgow make debut at home | Celtic Challenge Round 3 review

Glasgow Warriors 12 – 40 Wolfhounds On Saturday, 13 January, Glasgow Warriors Women played their first home game at Scotstoun against the Irish outfit, Wolfhounds. Despite two debut home tries for Phaedra Snailham and Louise McMillan the Glasgow side lost 12-40. Scrum-half, Mairi McDonald spoke to glasgowwarriors.org after the game on how it was on […]

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, […]