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Celtic Challenge sets out 2026/27 season, buoyed by record numbers of capped players across the league

Celtic Challenge sets out 2026/27 season, buoyed by record numbers of capped players across the league

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14.02.26 – Brython Thunder v Edinburgh – Celtic Challenge – Brython Thunder players celebrate at the end of the match.
1 February 2026; Claire Boles of Wolfhounds in action against Gwalia Lightning players, from left, Alaw Pyrs and Isla McMullen during the Celtic Challenge Round 6 match between Wolfhounds and Gwalia Lightning at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
14.02.26 – Gwalia Lightning v Clovers, Celtic Challenge – Caitlin Lewis of Gwalia Lightning takes on Faith Oviawe of Clovers
14.02.26 – Brython Thunder v Edinburgh – Celtic Challenge – Lisa Neumann of Brython Thunder gets past Catriona Moody of Edinburgh
18 January 2026; Alana McInerney of Clovers on her way to scoring a try despite the efforts of Gemma Thomson, left, and Rianna Darroch of Glasgow Warriors during the Celtic Challenge Round 4 match between Clovers and Glasgow Warriors at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Lily Hawkins of Gwalia Lightning is held aloft during a team photograph at the end of the match
25 January 2026; Faith Oviawe of Clovers makes a pass to team-mate Annakate Cournane during the Celtic Challenge Round 5 match between Clovers and Brython Thunder at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
25 January 2026; Linda Djougang of Wolfhounds is tackled by Gemma Thomson of Glasgow Warriors during the Celtic Challenge Round 5 match between Wolfhounds and Glasgow Warriors at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
25 January 2026; Annakate Cournane of Clovers scores her side’s second try during the Celtic Challenge Round 5 match between Clovers and Brython Thunder at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
18 January 2026; Faith Oviawe of Clovers is tackled by Gemma Bell of Glasgow Warriors during the Celtic Challenge Round 4 match between Clovers and Glasgow Warriors at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
18 January 2026; Gwen Crabb of Brython Thunder wins possession in a lineout ahead of Naoise Smyth of Wolfhounds during the Celtic Challenge Round 4 match between Wolfhounds and Brython Thunder at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 10: Edinburgh’s Cieron Bell in action during a Celtic Challenge match between Edinburgh Rugby Women and Wolfhounds at the Hive Stadium, on Janaury 10, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 10: Glasgow’s Nicole Flynn (centre) in action during a Celtic Challenge match between Glasgow Warriors Women and Gwalia Lightning at Scotstoun Stadium, on Janaury 10, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Calum Chittleburgh / SNS Group)
11.01.26 – Brython Thunder v Clovers, Celtic Challenge – Anna McGann of Clovers attacks
18 January 2026; Robyn O’Connor of Wolfhounds runs in to score her side’s fourth try during the Celtic Challenge Round 4 match between Wolfhounds and Brython Thunder at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
27.12.25 – Gwalia Lightning v Brython Thunder, Celtic Challenge – Alaw Pyrs of Gwalia Lightning takes on Seren Singleton of Brython Thunder
Celtic Challenge, Energia Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 20/12/2025 Wolfhounds vs Edinburgh Rugby Wolfhounds’ Sophie Barrett makes a run Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
20.12.25 – Brython Thunder v Glasgow Warriors, Celtic Challenge – Ellie Tromans of Brython Thunder powers over to score the opening try
20.12.25 – Brython Thunder v Glasgow Warriors, Celtic Challenge – Glasgow celebrate on the final whistle
Celtic Challenge, Energia Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 20/12/2025 Wolfhounds vs Edinburgh Rugby Edinburgh Rugby’s Alex Stewart runs into contact Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
20.12.25 – Brython Thunder v Glasgow Warriors, Celtic Challenge – Ffion Lewis of Brython Thunder takes on Rianna Darroch of Glasgow Warriors
A scrum during a Celtic Challenge match between Edinburgh Rugby Women and Wolfhounds at the Hive Stadium, on Janaury 10, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
17.01.26 – Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh Rugby, Celtic Challenge – Anwen Owen of Gwalia Lightning
Celtic Challenge, Energia Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 20/12/2025 Clovers vs Gwalia Lightning Gwalia Lightning’s Maisie Davies Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

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