Scottish Womens Premiership (rugby union)

The Scottish Womens 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]

For the women's football league, see Scottish Women's Premier League.
Tennent's Women's Premiership
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2021–22 Scottish Women's Premiership season
FormerlySWRU Premier League
SportRugby union
No. of teams6
CountryScotland Scotland
Official websitehttps://www.scottishrugby.org/

History

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

Tournament History

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
  1. "Women's Premiership returns | Tennent's Leagues Preview". Scottish Rugby Union. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. "2021/22 Men's & Women's Tennent's Leagues and Youth & Schools fixtures confirmed". Scottish Rugby Union. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. "Tennent's Women's League - Restructure". Scottish Rugby Union. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  4. Walker, Donald (31 December 2019). "2019 - The Year In Review". Scottish Rugby Union. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. "Finale of the Women's 2019 Leagues". Scottish Rugby Union. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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