Glasgow Warriors 17-22 Edinburgh Rugby

Despite a valiant effort throughout the competition, the result means that Glasgow Warriors miss out on a spot at the Celtic Challenge play-offs and finish the season fifth on the table.

Warriors came firing out the blocks as a knock-on from Edinburgh was collected by Briar McNamara, with the centre bringing the side deep into the capital’s territory. After several phases, possession was eventually lost as Catriona Moody managed to intercept a short pass, giving the visitors some breathing space in the opening exchanges.

Shortly afterwards, the capital side opened the scoring as the ball moved quick through the hands, providing the perfect platform for Hannah Walker to sprint into the corner (0-5).

Edinburgh were almost back on the scoreboard moments later as Cieron Bell raced towards the corner but the winger was bundled into touch following a try-saving tackle from McNamara.

The capital side were able to build on the pressure and soon found space as an initial break from Moody saw the side thunder into Glasgow’s 22, before the ball eventually found Bethan Mathieson who darted into the corner (0-10).

The visitors had another opportunity to add points to the board before the break after being awarded a penalty, however, Nicole Marlow’s attempt fell short.

HALF-TIME: Glasgow Warriors 0-10 Edinburgh Rugby

Warriors enjoyed a brighter start after the interval, as the side came firing out the blocks with Sophie Murphy puncturing through the Edinburgh defence to scurry in underneath the posts, with Millie Warren adding the extras (7-10).

Edinburgh were able to extend their lead on the 60^th minute as Moody crashed over the line to score, with Marlow slotting the conversion through the posts (7-17).

The hosts retaliated when a slick inside pass from McNamara saw Millie Warren cruise through Edinburgh’s defence before dotting down over the line, with the centre converting her own score (14-17).

With ten minutes remaining, Warriors launched another charging attack as several quick phases lifted the home crowd again for a short period of pressure.

The hosts efforts were rewarded when the side were awarded a penalty that was within sight of the posts. Opting to go for the posts, Warren kept her composure to slot the ball through the uprights, levelling the score in the final moments of the match (17-17).

There was heartbreak as the clock went dead, however, as Edinburgh rallied and snatched victory when Kaylee Fraser powered over the line for the last score of the match (17-22).

FULL-TIME: Glasgow Warriors 17-22 Edinburgh Rugby

Reflecting on the season, Glasgow Warriors Women Head Coach Lindsey Smith said: “I’m just incredibly proud of all the players. We are the only team to have taken a try bonus point against Wolfhounds and people wouldn’t have predicted that at the start of the season.

“Ultimately, there is a lot of praise for the players who have stuck-in all season and believed in everything I’ve asked them to do. There is so much heart in that team and this feels like just the beginning.”