Key Points
- Brython Thunder defeated Edinburgh Rugby 33-14 in Round 7 at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, securing a bonus-point victory with four tries.
- Thunder tries scored by Rhian Bowden, Seren Lockwood (two), a penalty try, and Molly Singleton; conversions by Seren Williams (three).
- Wolfhounds beat Glasgow Warriors 42-26, maintaining their perfect record with six tries including doubles from Katie Corrigan and Erin King.
- Clovers overcame Gwalia Lightning, boosting their position, while Thunder’s win keeps their top-four play-off hopes alive.
Llanelli (Edinburgh Daily News) February 14, 2026 – Brython Thunder kept their Celtic Challenge play-off aspirations firmly on track with a convincing 33-14 bonus-point victory over Edinburgh Rugby in Round 7.
The match at Parc y Scarlets saw the Welsh side dominate, scoring four tries to Edinburgh’s two, as reported by RugbyPass. Thunder’s strong lineout play and opportunistic defence propelled them to a 19-7 halftime lead, extending it decisively after the break.
How did Brython Thunder secure their vital win?
Thunder opened the scoring through Rhian Bowden, driven over from a lineout maul, before Edinburgh responded with Nicole Marlow’s try. Seren Lockwood restored the lead with a snaking run from another lineout platform, according to RugbyPass match coverage. A penalty try followed Edinburgh’s Hannah Walker being sin-binned for a high tackle on her own line.
As reported by AOL, Molly Singleton added Thunder’s fourth try post-interval, with Seren Williams converting three kicks for the 33 points total. Edinburgh managed scores through Marlow and another, but could not close the 19-point gap.
What were the standout performances across Round 7?
In Scotland, Wolfhounds tightened their grip on top spot, thrashing Glasgow Warriors 42-26 with tries from Katie Corrigan (two), Erin King (two), Naoise Smyth, and Fiona Tuite, per RugbyPass. This preserved their 100 per cent record and secured a try bonus point.
Which teams showed resilience in key moments?
Glasgow struck back through Briar McNamara, but Wolfhounds pulled away after halftime. Meanwhile, Clovers defeated closest rivals Gwalia Lightning, with Síofra Hession providing key assists and Niamh Murphy powering through defenders, as detailed in RugbyPass reporting.
What do these results mean for the play-off race?
Brython Thunder’s bonus-point win in Llanelli boosts their top-four chances in the Celtic Challenge, where the top four advance to semi-finals after a 10-match round-robin, according to official competition details. Wolfhounds lead the standings with an unblemished record.
Edinburgh Rugby slip further, having conceded heavily, while Clovers strengthen their position against Gwalia Lightning. All eyes now turn to upcoming fixtures as teams vie for play-off spots in the cross-border women’s competition featuring sides from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
