Scottish Women's Premiership (rugby union)
Current season, competition or edition: 2021–22 Scottish Women's Premiership season | |
| Formerly | SWRU Premier League |
|---|---|
| Sport | Rugby union |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country |  Scotland |
| Official website | https://www.scottishrugby.org/ |
The Scottish Women's Premiership (officially called the Tennent's Women's Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the top national competition for women's rugby union clubs in Scotland. The 2021-2022 season began on 12 September 2021. Ayr RFC decided to step down from the Premiership to National League Division 1, they were replaced by Heriot’s Blues Women.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Tennent’s Women’s League was restructured in 2018. A consultation process with clubs began in 2017 where clubs were invited to apply for the league that they felt best suited their women’s teams.[3]
Teams
[edit]- Heriot Blues Women
- Watsonians
- Corstorphine
- Stirling County
- Cartha Queens Park
- Hillhead Jordanhill
- Garioch Ladies
Tournament History
[edit]Watsonians won the trophy for the first time in 2019 after defeating Hillhead Jordanhill in the Tennent's Women's Premiership final.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Women's Premiership returns | Tennent's Leagues Preview". Scottish Rugby Union. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "2021/22 Men's & Women's Tennent's Leagues and Youth & Schools fixtures confirmed". Scottish Rugby Union. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Tennent's Women's League - Restructure". Scottish Rugby Union. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Walker, Donald (31 December 2019). "2019 - The Year In Review". Scottish Rugby Union. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Finale of the Women's 2019 Leagues". Scottish Rugby Union. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
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