This week saw Glasgow Warriors go head to head with Edinburgh Rugby in their rescheduled Round 2 fixture. Glasgow Warriors charged onto home turf, securing their first Celtic Challenge victory.
Final score: Glasgow Warriors 36 – 17 Edinburgh Rugby
Glasgow Warriors Women secured their first-ever Celtic Challenge win in front of a home crowd. The match started with Edinburgh Rugby maintaining possession, but Glasgow Warriors quickly turned the tide. Gemma Bell scored the first try, followed by Mairi McDonald’s impressive run for another. Briar McNamara’s conversions gave Glasgow Warriors a strong lead. Despite Edinburgh’s efforts, Glasgow Warriors defence held firm, and Kate Yeoman’s turnover allowed them to regain control, leading to another try by Yeoman.
Edinburgh Rugby showed resilience throughout the match. Lucy McRae’s interception and try just before halftime brought crucial points for Edinburgh, narrowing the gap to 19-12. In the second half, Edinburgh Rugby continued to press hard, with Merryn Gunderson scoring a late try. However, Glasgow Warriors strong defence and effective attacking strategies kept Edinburgh Rugby at bay. Emily Norval’s debut try, following a breakthrough by Captain Ailie Tucker and McNamara, added to Glasgow Warriors tally. The final score was 36-17 in favour of Glasgow Warriors.
Briar McNamara was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, contributing significantly to Glasgow’s historic win.