Glasgow Warriors Women are a select provincial rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the Celtic Challenge league.
Glasgow Warriors Women was formed in December 2023 by Glasgow Warriors and the Scottish Rugby Union to play in the Celtic Challenge, a cross-border women's rugby union competition that will be held annually. The competition was launched in 2023 and is designed to develop players for the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The 2023âÂÂ24 season saw Glasgow trail in the Celtic Challenge league picking up only 1 league point from their 7 matches. The point came in the last play-off rounds.
For the 2024âÂÂ25 season, Lindsey Smith was promoted from Assistant Coach to Head Coach with Chris Laidlaw stepping down. A better season than last, the team picked up one win and one draw. They nonetheless finished bottom of the table once more.
Glasgow Warriors women's side play their home matches at Scotstoun Stadium.
Lindsey Smith was named as the new Head Coach in November 2024.
The squad for the 2023âÂÂ24 Season was announced on 19 December 2023.
On 28 December 2023, Emma Turner and Rhea Clarke were named as co-captains.
On 27 December 2023, Scottish Rugby announced 11 transitional players that could play for either Scottish Celtic challenge team. Transitional players were selected through a Scottish qualified programme, a programme to develop and support Scottish qualified players living outside of Scotland, as well as players who have previously been involved with but currently live outside of Scotland.
International players released to play for Glasgow Warriors in the Celtic Challenge league.
Other players added to the original squad.
The Player's Player of the Season award is in memory of Siobhan Cattigan.