Two matches complete the fifth round of the Celtic Challenge. Wolfhounds v Glasgow Warriors For the first half The Hounds looked like the unbeaten champions they are. A half-time score of 40-0 (six tries) confirmed Neil Alcorn’s decision to give some new players their chance. Abby Moyles at 10 was one who most certainly profited.
Wolfhounds v Brython Thunder Top versus bottom, and long before the end it looked like it. For much of the game Wolfhounds toyed with the visitors, compiling eleven tries without response. Standards are rising visibly across the CC, but here sadly Welsh shortcomings were laid bare. You need a very broad view of the competition
The Irish Wolfhounds are the side their five Celtic Challenge rivals long to be. The weather in Edinburgh stayed cold but bearable. The hosts knew they were up against it; the Wolfhounds seem likely to remain top dog for the foreseeable future, thanks to a phalanx of international stars. All the same Neill Alcorn will
Edinburgh Rugby v Wolfhounds This was the game unbeaten Wolfhounds needed to ensure the trophy. It turned into a humdinger. Edinburgh put up two testing kicks at the start, but it was Wolfhounds who scored the first try. The ball flicked out to Ellen Boylan on the left with good control. 0-5 But Edinburgh had
Edinburgh Rugby v Wolfhounds Saturday 17 February Hive Stadium (Saturday 17 February, kick-off 1pm) The game in Edinburgh brings the top two sides together. Unbeaten Wolfhounds have to travel to take on second-placed Edinburgh Rugby. This is the opening round of the playoffs, so final outcomes wait till later, but the contest presents a chance
Round 4 – Celtic Challenge Kingspan, Belfast For the less inexperienced visitors this was invaluable game-time, one of the main reasons for the introduction of the Challenge. Their advantage lay in the back-row pairing of Alex Callender (skipper) and Sioned Harries, 110 caps between them. But Wolfhounds took profit from the presence of Grace Moore,
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