Edinburgh Rugby Women are a select provincial rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the Celtic Challenge league.

History

Edinburgh Rugby Women was formed in December 2023 by Edinburgh Rugby and the Scottish Rugby Union to play in the Celtic Challenge,[1] a cross-border women's rugby union competition that will be held annually. The competition was launched in 2023 and is designed to develop players for the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.[1]

Stadium

Edinburgh Rugby women's side play their home matches at Hive Stadium.

Current standings

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1 Ireland Wolfhounds 8 7 0 1 312 108 +204 50 17 6 0 34
2 Ireland Clovers 8 6 1 1 300 95 +205 50 15 6 0 32
3 Wales Gwalia Lightning 8 6 0 2 191 149 +42 28 23 5 1 30
4 Scotland Edinburgh Rugby 8 2 0 6 207 230 −23 35 38 5 2 15
5 Scotland Glasgow Warriors 8 1 1 6 143 295 −152 22 48 2 1 9
6 Wales Brython Thunder 8 1 0 7 87 363 −276 15 59 2 1 7
Updated to match(es) played on 12 January 2025. Source: celticrugbycomp.com
Rules for classification: Four points for a win, two points for a tie. One bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match; one bonus point for losing by a margin of seven or less.

Coaches

The coaching team was announced in December 2024.[2]

Name Position
Scotland Claire Cruikshank Head coach

Current squad

Edinburgh Rugby Women’s squad 2024/25

Forwards

Adelle Ferrie (Corstorphine Cougars) Aila Ronald (University of Edinburgh) Alex Stewart (Corstorphine Cougars) Alison Wilson (Heriots) Caroline Bullock (University of Edinburgh) Charlotte Russell (Watsonians) Chloe Brown (Stirling County) Faye Sutherland (Corstorphine Cougars) Georgia Young (Watsonians) Hannah McMahon (University of Edinburgh) Karis Craig (Watsonians) Megan Riach (Garioch) Merryn Gunderson (Corstorphine Cougars) Millie Capaldi (Heriots) Molly Poolman (Watsonians) Natasha Logan (University of Edinburgh) Samaanther Taganekurukuru (Stirling County) Talei Tawake (Watsonians)

Backs

Ami Conchie (Watsonians) April McKenzie (Watsonians) Dawn Lawrie (Watsonians) Emily Love (Corstorphine Cougars) Giselle Chicot (Watsonians) Hannah Ramsay (University of Edinburgh) Hannah Walker (University of Edinburgh) Holly Mclntyre (University of Edinburgh) Lisa Brown (University of Edinburgh) Lucy MacRae (University of Edinburgh) Pip Benson (Corstorphine Cougars) Rhea Clarke (University of Edinburgh)

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Scottish Rugby Regional Training Centre supported player.

References

  1. ^ a b "Edinburgh & Glasgow launch women's teams". BBC Sport. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. ^ "CLAIRE CRUIKSHANK TO LEAD EDINBURGH RUGBY WOMEN'S TEAM". Edinburgh Rugby. 6 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Edinburgh Rugby women's squad announced". Edinburgh Rugby. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Turner and Clarke named co-captains for Celtic Challenge". Glasgow Warriors. 28 December 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Scottish Rugby names Transitional Players available for Celtic Challenge selection". Scottish Rugby. 27 December 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Mattinson set for Edinburgh Debut". Edinburgh Rugby. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
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