The Celtic Challenge continued to deliver excitement in Round 3 as the Wolfhounds, Clovers, and Edinburgh Rugby each secured victories at home. Here’s a recap of the weekend’s action.
Clovers Shine Bright in Bonus-Point Win Over Gwalia Lightning
Final Score: Clovers 29-7 Gwalia Lightning
The Clovers delivered a comprehensive performance at the Kingspan Stadium, defeating Gwalia Lightning 29-7 on Saturday. Scrum-half Emily Lane scored twice, with Alana McInerney, Hannah Clarke, and Sophie Barrett also crossing the whitewash in the bonus-point win.
An early blitz saw the Clovers leading 17-0 by halftime. Despite a second-half response from Gwalia, the Irish side quickly regained control to notch their second victory of the campaign.
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Edinburgh Edge Brython in Bonus-Point Battle
Final Score: Edinburgh Rugby 22-15 Brython Thunder
Edinburgh Rugby maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 22-15 victory over Brython Thunder at the Hive Stadium.
The hosts stormed to a 17-0 lead at halftime, thanks to tries from Sam Taganekurukuru, Hannah Walker, and Cieron Bell. While Brython mounted a spirited second-half comeback, a late try from Bell secured the bonus point for Edinburgh, keeping them top of the table.
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Wolfhounds Run Riot Against Glasgow Warriors
Final Score: Wolfhounds 48-7 Glasgow Warriors
Defending champions, the Wolfhounds roared back to form with a commanding 48-7 win over Glasgow Warriors, in the second match at the Kingspan Stadium.
An eight-try display, led by Katie Corrigan’s hat-trick and player-of-the-match Eve Higgins, saw the Wolfhounds secure their bonus point inside 24 minutes. A strong second-half effort from Glasgow, including a try from captain Ailie Tucker, couldn’t stop the Wolfhounds from climbing the table.