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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 […]

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 […]

10 Jan 2024 - URC

Matthews becomes ambassador of Murrayfield Injured Players’ Foundation

The 30-year-old, who sits clear at the top of the try-scoring charts at the halfway mark of the BKT United Rugby Championship campaign, has also put pen to paper on a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, after the hooker agreed to extend his stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of 2026. Eligible to […]

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 […]

31 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh win second-leg but Glasgow Warriors lift 1872 Cup

However, it was the Scotstoun side who lifted the 1872 Cup thanks to a better aggregate score over the two legs, with Glasgow coming out on top 22-10 at home eight days earlier. The game was played in front of record crowd for a Scottish club rugby fixture, with 37,904 in attendance at Scottish Gas […]

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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24 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

First blood to Glasgow Warriors in 1872 Cup ahead of decider

Unyielding defence was married to scores from Kyle Rowe, Johnny Matthews and Ally Miller on a dreich evening in Glasgow’s west end, with the Warriors drawing first blood in the festive double-header. Befitting with tradition, the festive fortnight began in thunderous fashion, as both sides gave no quarter in the early exchanges. It was the […]

22 Dec 2023 - Edinburgh Rugby

BBC Sport to stream Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh home matches in Celtic Challenge

It has also been confirmed today that all matches in the Celtic Challenge will be available on streaming platform, RugbyPass TV for fans around the globe. The women’s cross-border club competition returns for its second year, with an expanded format encompassing six teams, the competition will span an 11-week period from 29 December until 3 […]