Women’s rugby at Bishopton began in early 2018 and has grown at pace since then, culminating in being crowned 2024/25 Arnold Clark Women’s West Two champions.
Bishopton finished second in the division to Hillhead Jordanhill’s second team last term and that gave them confidence that that could mount a title bid this time around.
And they did that and more, winning nine out of 10 games in the six-team league and notching up 43 points out of a possible 50 to end up on top.
Coach David Jackson said: “I’m so pleased for everyone involved with the growth of women’s rugby at Bishopton.
“Winning West Two is a well-deserved achievement for a fantastic group of people who have worked so hard and enjoyed a tremendous amount of fun along the way.
“Winning eight games in a row, against the quality of opposition in West Two, is beyond what we would have predicted pre-season, and that run was excellent and was testament to the hard work and togetherness of our squad.
“Our pre-season camp played a pivotal role in getting the girls fully invested in our objectives for the season. It gave them the chance to bond as a team, align on tactics for the months ahead and develop a clear understanding of what was needed – both collectively and individually -to achieve our goals.”
The overall Bishopton club supports the growth of the women’s game as much as they can and there is no stopping the club now.
Jackson continued: “The development across our ladies section, season after season, has been truly impressive, with results consistently improving and player numbers increasing.
“This year’s squad have all played their part in achieving this special milestone, from those that have been involved since our ladies section started to the players for whom this is their first season of enjoying rugby.
Bishopton is a vibrant and growing club and our ladies team continues to be a big and very important part of that.”
- Of the 10 women’s senior leagues in Scotland currently, eight of the champions have been confirmed in the shape of Corstorphine Cougars, Shetland, Biggar, Kelso, Bishopton, Lochaber, Marr and Dalkeith and they have all recently lifted silverware.
In the new year the Caledonia Midlands East One champions and the Caledonia North Two champions will be confirmed.
Thanks to Bishopton RFC for the image of Bishopton celebrating
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