Creggs’ Jemima Adams Verling crossed the try line as she helped the Clovers overcome Gwalia Lightning 35-31 in the opening round of the Celtic Challenge. The backrower crossed for the opening score of the second half to help her side lead 21-17 after they trailed 17-14 at half time. Síofra Hession came off the bench for the Clovers as they produced a strong second half showing to secure an opening round win. Creagh’s Aoibheann Reilly was part of the Wolfhounds team that beat Edinburgh 34-7. Reilly started at scrum half as the Wolfhounds opened the defence of their title with a facile win.

Source: The Herald December 21, 2025 12:10 UTC