Glasgow Warriors
Overview
Glasgow Warriors Women enter their second Celtic Challenge season with renewed ambition, building on the foundations laid in their inaugural campaign. The team serves as a critical development platform within Scottish Rugby’s pathway, providing emerging talent with exposure to high-level competition. Home fixtures are hosted at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow.
Coaching Team
Head Coach: Lindsey Smith
Former Scotland international prop Lindsey Smith takes the helm as head coach for the 2024/25 season. Smith brings a wealth of experience, having earned 42 caps for Scotland and previously serving as assistant coach for Glasgow Warriors Women and Scotland U18s. Her appointment marks a significant step in the team’s evolution.
2024/25 Squad
Forwards
- Poppy Clarkson (Biggar RFC)
- Louise Downie (Ayr RFC)
- Poppy Fletcher* (University of Edinburgh)
- Katie Lindsay (Corstorphine Cougars)
- Ailie Tucker (Watsonian FC)
- Alex Ward (Garioch)
- Megan Hyland* (Garioch)
- Aicha Sutcliffe (Stirling County)
- Holland Bogan* (Stirling County)
- Sarah Murdoch (Stirling County)
- Aisha Zameer (University of Strathclyde)
- Emily Coubrough* (University of Edinburgh)
- Erinn Foley* (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Maia MacDonald (Stirling County)
- Eilidh MacGilvray (Highland RFC)
- Freya Walker (Watsonian FC)
- Kate Yeomans (Hillhead Jordanhill)
Backs
- Rebekah Douglas* (Corstorphine Cougars)
- Mary Nelson (Watsonian FC)
- Ceitidh Ainsworth* (Stirling County)
- Carla McDonald (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Poppy Mellanby* (Biggar RFC)
- Lisa Martin (Corstorphine Cougars)
- Briar McNamara (Watsonian FC)
- Millie Warren (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Abi Evans (Stirling County)
- Roma Fraser (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Erika Gladwin (Corstorphine Cougars)
- Sky Phimister* (Stirling County)
- Beth Tobin (Hillhead Jordanhill)
*Scottish Rugby Women’s Academy Players
Leadership
- Captain: Ailie Tucker
- Vice-Captains: Holland Bogan and Ceitidh Ainsworth
Ailie Tucker leads the team as captain, bringing experience and leadership to the forward pack. Vice-captains Holland Bogan and Ceitidh Ainsworth provide additional guidance and support, both on and off the field.
