Scottish Women's Premiership (rugby union) explained

Tennent's Women's Premiership
Current Season:	2021–22 Scottish Women's Premiership season
Formerly:	SWRU Premier League
Sport:	Rugby union
Teams:	6
Country:	Scotland
Website:	https://www.scottishrugby.org/

The Scottish Women's 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]}

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

• Heriot Blues Women
• Watsonians
• Corstorphine
• Stirling County
• Cartha Queens Park
• Hillhead Jordanhill
• Garioch Ladies

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]}

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2021-09-10. Women's Premiership returns Tennent's Leagues Preview. 2021-11-18. Scottish Rugby Union. en.
2. Web site: 2021-06-22. 2021/22 Men's & Women's Tennent's Leagues and Youth & Schools fixtures confirmed. 2021-11-18. Scottish Rugby Union. en.
3. Web site: 2018-11-07. Tennent's Women's League - Restructure. 2021-11-18. Scottish Rugby Union. en.
4. Web site: Walker. Donald. 2019-12-31. 2019 - The Year In Review. 2021-11-18. Scottish Rugby Union. en.
5. Web site: 2019-12-13. Finale of the Women's 2019 Leagues. 2021-11-18. Scottish Rugby Union. en.