Glasgow Warriors Women

Scottish rugby union club, based in Glasgow

Rugby team

Glasgow Warriors WomenFull name| Glasgow Warriors Women

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Union| Scottish Rugby Union
Founded| 2023
Location| Glasgow, Scotland
Ground(s)| Scotstoun Stadium (Capacity: 7,351[1] using additional temporary seating)
Coach(es)| Chris Laidlaw
League(s)| Celtic Challenge

Team kit

Official website
glasgowwarriors.org
Current season

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

## History

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Glasgow Warriors Women was formed in December 2023 by Glasgow Warriors and the Scottish Rugby Union to play in the Celtic Challenge,[2][3] 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.[3]

## Stadium

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Glasgow Warriors women's side play their home matches at Scotstoun Stadium.

## Current standings

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2023–24 Celtic Challenge table Pos | Team

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1  |  Wolfhounds  | 7  | 6  | 1  | 0  | 238  | 130  | +108  | 38  | 22  | 6  | 0  | 32
2  |  Edinburgh Rugby | 7  | 4  | 2  | 1  | 160  | 134  | +26  | 26  | 22  | 5  | 0  | 25
3  |  Clovers  | 7  | 3  | 1  | 3  | 142  | 147  | −5  | 23  | 23  | 2  | 1  | 17
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4  |  Gwalia Lightning  | 7  | 3  | 0  | 4  | 164  | 134  | +30  | 20  | 22  | 3  | 2  | 17
5  |  Brython Thunder  | 7  | 3  | 0  | 4  | 113  | 137  | −24  | 20  | 22  | 3  | 1  | 16
6  |  Glasgow Warriors | 7  | 0  | 0  | 7  | 87  | 222  | −135  | 13  | 29  | 0  | 1  | 1

Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: After Round 5, the table is split in two for the final two play-off rounds.[4]

## Coaches

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The coaching team was announced on 12 December 2023.[5]

Name  | Position

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Chris Laidlaw | Head coach
Megan Kennedy | Assistant coach
Stuart Lewis | Assistant coach
Lindsey Smith | Forwards Coach
Fraser Brown | Defence Coach

## Current squad

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The squad for the 2023–24 Season was announced on 19 December 2023.[6]

On 28 December 2023, Emma Turner and Rhea Clarke were named as co-captains.[7] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.

| Player  | Position  | Union

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Karis Craig[a] | Hooker |  Scotland
Nikki Simpson[a] | Hooker |  Scotland
Chloe Brown | Prop |  Scotland
Eilidh Fleming[a] | Prop |  Scotland
Kaylee Fraser | Prop |  Scotland
Debbie Lee | Prop |  Scotland
Hannah McMahon | Prop |  Scotland
Ailie Tucker | Prop |  Scotland
Holland Bogan[a] | Second row |  Scotland
Eve Thomson[a] | Second row |  Scotland
Ellie Williamson[a] | Second row |  Scotland
Sophie Anderson | Back row |  Scotland
Megan Hyland[a] | Back row |  Scotland
Alex Love | Back row |  Scotland
Alison Orr | Back row |  Scotland
Kirsty Ritchie[a] | Back row |  Scotland
Emma Turner (cc) | Back row |  Scotland
Lucy Winter | Back row |  Scotland
| Player  | Position  | Union

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Rhea Clarke[a] (cc) | Scrum-half |  Scotland
Rebekah Douglas[a] | Scrum-half |  Scotland
Ceitidh Ainsworth[a] | Fly-half |  Scotland
Carla McDonald[a] | Fly-half |  Scotland
Pearl Kellie | Centre |  Scotland
Lucy MacRae[a] | Centre |  Scotland
Claudia McLaren | Centre |  Scotland
Charlotte Burrows[a] | Wing |  Scotland
Roma Fraser[a] | Wing |  Scotland
Pheadra Snailham | Wing |  Scotland
Beth Tobin | Wing |  Scotland
Sky Phimister[a] | Fullback |  Scotland

### Transitional players

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On 27 December 2023, Scottish Rugby announced 11 transitional players that could play for either Scottish Celtic challenge team.[8] Transitional players were selected through a Scottish qualified programme, a programme to develop and support Scottish qualified players living outside of Scotland, as well as players who have previously been involved with Scotland but currently live outside of Scotland.[8]

Name  | Position  | Club

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Izzy Hannay  | Flanker |  Harlequins
Gemma Bell  | Flanker |  Gloucester-Hartpury
Evie Addy  | Prop |  Gloucester-Hartpury
Nicole Marlow  | Fly Half |  Cardiff Metropolitan University
Leia Brebner-Holden  | Scrum Half |  Gloucester-Hartpury
Izzy McGuire-Evans  | Centre |  Sale Sharks
Orla Proctor  | Full Back |  Leicester Tigers
Nicola Haynes  | Hooker |  Saracens
Demi Swann  | Prop |  Exeter Chiefs
Fiona McIntosh  | Lock |  Saracens
Panashe Muzambe | Prop |  Exeter Chiefs

### International players

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International players released to play for Glasgow Warriors in the Celtic Challenge league.[9]

Name  | Position  | Club

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Louise McMillan | Lock |  Saracens
Mairi McDonald | Scrum Half |  Exeter Chiefs
Beth Blacklock | Centre |  Saracens
Coreen Grant | Wing |  Saracens

### Squad additions

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Other players added to the original squad.

Name  | Position  | Club

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Priya Crawford  | Scrum Half |  Strathclyde University
Gisele Chicot  | Centre |  Heriots Blues
Kiyomi Honjigawa  | Full Back |  Corstorphine Cougars

## Notes

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

## References

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1. ^ "Glasgow Warriors vs Leicester Tigers". glasgowwarriors.org. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
2. ^ "Glasgow Warriors to compete in Celtic Challenge". Glasgow Warriors. 5 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ "Irish Rugby | Clovers Progress To Top Three Play-Offs Despite Edinburgh Defeat". Retrieved 4 February 2024.
5. ^ "Glasgow Warriors announce coaching team for Celtic Challenge". Glasgow Warriors. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
6. ^ "Glasgow Warriors confirm core squad for Celtic Challenge". Glasgow Warriors. 19 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
7. ^ "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.
8. ^ 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.
9. ^ "Team named for Celtic Challenge debut". 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.

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Glasgow Warriors

Staff|

* Professional era male players
* Coaches
* List of male competitive debuts
* Glasgow Warriors Women players
* List of female competitive debuts

Stadia|

* Scotstoun Stadium

Competitions|

* United Rugby Championship
* European Rugby Champions Cup
* European Rugby Challenge Cup
* 1872 Cup
* Celtic Challenge (Women)

Former competitions|

* Scottish Inter-District Championship
* Welsh-Scottish League
* Celtic Cup

Seasons|

* 1996–97
* 1997–98
* 1998–99
* 1999–2000
* 2000–01
* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

Amateur era|

* Glasgow District
* Amateur era players
* Scottish District rugby structure
* Pre-Inter-District Championship

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Rugby union in Glasgow

Governing body|

* Glasgow District Rugby Union

URC/European Champions Cup teams|

* Glasgow Warriors

Premiership teams|

* Glasgow Hawks

National League teams|

* Division 1: Cartha Queens Park
* Division 2: Glasgow High Kelvinside
* Glasgow Academicals
* Division 3: Hillhead Jordanhill

Regional Leagues teams|

* Glasgow University Medics RFC
* Hyndland RFC
* Shawlands

College and university teams|

* Glasgow University RFC
* Strathclyde University RFC
* Glasgow Caledonian University RFC

Wheelchair rugby clubs|

* Caledonian Crushers
* Glasgow Panthers (7s)

Tournaments|

* Glasgow City Sevens
* Hillhead HSFP Sevens
* Hillhead Jordanhill Sevens
* Hyndland Sevens
* Glasgow Academicals Sevens
* Kelvinside Academicals Sevens
* Old Aloysians Sevens
* Hutchesons’ GSFP Sevens
* Glasgow Further Education Colleges Sevens

Defunct clubs|

* Albert Road Academicals
* Bellahouston
* Cartha RFC
* Clydesdale
* Drumchapel
* Glasgow HSFP
* Hutchesons Aloysians
* Hutchesons' GSFP
* Hillhead
* Jordanhill
* Kelvinside Academicals
* Kelvinside-West
* Old Aloysians
* Queens Park F.P.
* Rowan Engineers RFC
* St. Mungos RFC
* Stock Exchange Clerks RFC
* Stock Exchange RFC
* Strathbungo F.P.

Stadiums and related articles|

* Scotstoun Stadium
* Firhill Stadium
* Hughenden Stadium
* Old Anniesland
* New Anniesland
* Balgray

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Rugby union in Scotland

Governing body|

* Scottish Rugby Union

National teams|

| Men's|

* Men's
* A
* B
* Scotland Club XV
* U-21
* U-20
* U-19
* U-18
* U-17
* U-16
* 7s

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Women's|

* Women's
* 7s

Competitions|

| International|

* World Cup
* Six Nations
* Rugby World Cup Sevens
* Sevens World Series
* Commonwealth Games
* Sevens Grand Prix Series

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Professional Club|

* Super 6
* United Rugby Championship
* European Rugby Champions Cup
* European Rugby Challenge Cup
* 1872 Cup

Amateur Club|

* Scottish League Championship
* Premiership
* National League: Division 1, Division 2, Division 3
* Regional Leagues \- Caledonia, East, West
* Border League
* Inter-District Championship
* Scottish Cup
* Scottish Womens Premiership

Junior rugby|

* Age-grade Championships: U20, Borders Competitions, Scottish Rugby Schools' Cup

Defunct|

* Grampian Alliance League
* Highland Alliance League
* Championship League A and B
* Scottish Unofficial Championship
* Scottish Women's Rugby Union

Teams|

| Professional|

* Edinburgh
* Glasgow Warriors

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Defunct|

* Border Reivers
* Caledonia Reds

See also|

* History
* League System
* Scotland international players
* Scotland 'B' international players
* Murrayfield Stadium
* Scotland Sevens
* Borders Sevens Circuit
* Melrose Sevens
* Melrose Cup
* London Scottish F.C.
* Calcutta Cup
* Centenary Quaich
* Auld Alliance Trophy
* Doddie Weir Cup
* Cuttitta Cup
* Hopetoun Cup
* Douglas Horn Trophy
* Scottish Rugby Academy
* Scottish District rugby structure

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