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 continues at the helm as head coach for the 2025/26 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.
2025/26 Squad
Forwards
- Neve Finlay (Wigtownshire RFC)
- Poppy Fletcher (University of Edinburgh)
- Isla Gillan (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Katie Lindsay (Corstorphine Cougars)
- Imogen Spence (University of Edinburgh)
- Megan Hyland (Heriot’s)
- Nikki Simpson (Garioch RFC)
- Aicha Sutcliffe (Stirling County)
- Ciorstaidh Ainsworth (Stirling County)
- Holland Bogan (Stirling County)
- Daisy Morrison (Stirling County)
- Sophie Murphy (Stirling County)
- Ellie Williamson (Stirling County)
- Gemma Bell (Hartpury University)
- Emily Coubrough (University of Edinburgh)
- Eilidh MacGilvray (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Shelley Main (Ayr RFC)
- Samaanther Taganekurukuru (Stirling County)
- Gemma Thomson (Stirling County)
- Freya Walker (Watsonians)
Backs
- Ceitidh Ainsworth (Stirling County)
- Rebeka Douglas (Stirling County)
- Hannah Dunnett (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Robyn Allan (Biggar RFC)
- Nicole Flynn (Stirling County)
- Claudia McLaren (Stirling County)
- Briar McNamara (Watsonians)
- Millie Warren (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Abi Evans (Hillhead Jordanhill)
- Robynn Gibson (Ayr RFC)
- Poppy Mellanby (University of Edinburgh)
- Emily Norval (Stirling County)
- Sky Phimister (Stirling County)
Leadership
- Captain: To be Announced
- Vice-Captains: Ceitidh Ainsworth & Holland Bogan
Vice-captains Holland Bogan and Ceitidh Ainsworth provide guidance and support, both on and off the field.
