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 for the first time in front of the Warrior Nation. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁☑️ It's just two days until the first Glasgow Warriors home game in the @CelticRugbyComp. 🎟️ https://t.co/zk7Zdme6uO📲 https://t.co/Hng6yRf4xX pic.twitter.com/DvUdFV6e9e — Glasgow […]
The Lightning crossed for six tries to secure a bonus point win, with Number 8 Gwennan Hopkins, wing Catherine Richards, half-backs Carys Hughes, Sian Jones and prop Abbey Constable, all crossing for tries. Wales Test full back Nel Metcalfe slotted over three conversions for the home side. Flanker Holland Brogan scored a first half try […]
The squad has a number of changes following last weekend’s opening match against Edinburgh. Louise McMillan returns to Premiership Women’s Rugby Club, Saracens, which sees Ellie Williamson join the team after not being involved last weekend. Demi Swann joins the starting line-up after being unwell last weekend and Allie Tucker moves to the bench as […]
Though they lost out to the capital side, 28-12, a historical moment was marked for the club with the first 23 women’s players earning Glasgow Warriors caps. It was an extra special day for Scotland cap and lock Louise McMillan and prop Ailie Tucker who became the first-ever Glasgow Warriors Women’s try scorers. The home […]
The squad includes eight players that featured for the Scottish Thistles in last season’s edition of the competition, including co-captains Emma Turner and Rhea Clarke, who are both named in the starting XV for tomorrow afternoon’s clash. Another of the eight returning players can be found packing down in the middle of the front-row, as […]
SP Energy Networks, KubeNet, The Malcolm Group, and HF Group are all expanding their support of the Club to include the new women’s team. 🔥 Are you ready? 2⃣ days to go!#WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡️ | @CelticRugbyComp pic.twitter.com/ZuWS8N4RJX — Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 28, 2023 Vicky Kelsall, CEO at SP Energy Networks “Over the past seven […]
The duo’s appointment comes as preparations for the club’s first match in the competition continue at Scotstoun, with Chris Laidlaw’s squad taking on Edinburgh at Hive Stadium at 12pm this Saturday (30 December). Captain of Corstorphine Cougars, Turner – comfortable in either the second-row or back-row. Turner began her rugby career following a taster session […]
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 […]
In total, 10 clubs are represented by the 30 players selected by Head Coach Chris Laidlaw and his coaching team, with the Warriors set to run out for the first time at Hive Stadium on Saturday 30 December when they take on Edinburgh (kick-off 12pm). Newly-crowned Premiership champions Stirling County are able to boast the […]
Chris Laidlaw will oversee the squad as Head Coach, having previously served as Attack Coach for Scotland during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations. The son of former Scotland scrum-half Roy, Laidlaw currently serves as one of Scottish Rugby’s three Performance Development coaches for the women’s and girls Regional Training Centres, first launched earlier this year. […]
