Round 7 of the Celtic Challenge delivered drama, intensity, and pivotal results across three exhilarating matchups. With teams battling for crucial points, fans were treated to a spectacle of high-octane rugby, stunning comebacks, and defensive masterclasses. Here’s a round-up of all the action from this week’s fixtures.
Brython Thunder Stun Edinburgh with Late Heroics
Final Score: Brython Thunder 38-32 Edinburgh Rugby
Brython Thunder claimed their first victory of the season in spectacular fashion, edging past Edinburgh Rugby 38-32 at Parc y Scarlets. In a game full of momentum swings, it was replacement Hannah Bluck who sealed the win with two breathtaking late tries.
Scrum-half Seren Singleton was outstanding, scoring twice and orchestrating Thunder’s attack with precision. Lock Robyn Davies and hooker Chloe Gant also crossed the line, contributing to the home side’s eight-try haul.
Edinburgh’s Hannah Walker, the league’s top try-scorer, opened the scoring, while Lucia Scott, Amy Conchie, and Merryn Gunderson added further tries for the visitors. Despite their resilience, the Scots couldn’t withstand Thunder’s late surge.
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Wolfhounds Extend Winning Streak with Hard-Fought Victory Over Gwalia Lightning
Final Score: Wolfhounds 21-15 Gwalia Lightning
Wolfhounds solidified their position at the top of the table with a determined 21-15 triumph over title challengers Gwalia Lightning at Virgin Media Park.
Tries from Katie Whelan, Maebh Clenaghan, and replacement Katie Corrigan secured the Irish side’s fifth consecutive win. The defensive resilience of Molly Boyne, Claire Boles, and Aoife Dalton proved crucial, particularly in the dying moments when they combined to deny Alaw Pyrs a last-minute try.
Lightning pushed hard, with Jenny Hesketh and Maisie Davies crossing for tries, but Wolfhounds’ discipline and defensive organisation held firm. The result leaves them four points clear at the summit, with three games left to play.
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Clovers Dominate First Half to Overpower Glasgow Warriors
Final Score: Clovers 41-19 Glasgow Warriors
Clovers showcased their attacking prowess in a commanding 41-19 victory over Glasgow Warriors in Cork. A strong first half laid the foundation, with Amee Leigh Costigan bagging a hat-trick and Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird crossing twice.
Anna McGann and Emily Lane also got on the scoresheet, with Nicole Fowley adding conversions to extend the Irish side’s lead. Warriors, despite a slow start, showed resilience in the second half, scoring three tries through Roma Fraser, Holland Bogan, and Briar McNamara, who also slotted a conversion.
Warriors’ head coach Lindsey Smith commended her team’s improved second-half display but emphasised the need to produce a full 80-minute performance in the upcoming fixtures.