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Thistles hooker Aila Ronald carries the ball against the Welsh Development XV. Photo: Scottish Rugby / Ross MacDonald / SNS Group
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Thistles lose narrowly to Welsh Development XV in inaugural Celtic Challenge match

23 January 2023 The Offside Line Team 1

Francesca McGhie scores two of home team’s five tries …

Evie Wills and Emma Orr are in the 37-strong squad for the Thistles' inaugural Celtic Challenge campaign. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Thistles squad for inaugural/pilot Celtic Challenge campaign announced

18 January 2023 David Barnes Comments Off on Thistles squad for inaugural/pilot Celtic Challenge campaign announced

Claire Cruikshank will be head coach of the side for home and away matches against Welsh Development XV and Irish Combined Provinces XV …

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Most Improved Team – Scotland Women had gone six years without winning a meaningful fixture coming into this year’s Six Nations and were still reeling from demoralising losses home and away to Spain in a World Cup …

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