Brown returns for Gwalia rematch

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 10: Edinburgh's Lisa Brown in action during a Celtic Challenge match between Edinburgh Rugby Women and Wolfhounds at the Hive Stadium, on Janaury 10, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby welcome the return of centre Lisa Brown for tomorrow’s visit of Gwalia Lightning to Hive Stadium (24 January, 1pm kick-off) – live on BBC Sport.

Brown is one of two changes to the capital starting fifteen, with tighthead Faye Sutherland also getting the nod from the first whistle.

Edinburgh welcome the Welsh side to the capital after an enthralling and end-to-end affair last week, which saw the Lightning claim the spoils.

On the match, Claire Cruikshank said: “It’s a great opportunity for us to bounce back against the same team we played last week. We’ve seen up close their strengths, but also know that we were well in the match right up until the closing stages, so know what it will take to win.

“We’re looking forward to being back out there in front of our home crowd this weekend – the support throughout the Celtic Challenge has been amazing so far, and we can’t wait for more tomorrow!”

Cruikshank opts for an unchanged back-three, with electric trio of full-back Nicole Marlow and wingers Hannah Walker and Cieron Bell starting for the fourth game on the bounce.

Outside-centre Brown’s return to the starting side sees Rachel Philipps shift to the twelve jersey, alongside ever-present half-back partnership of Emily Love and Hannah Ramsay.

Sutherland is the sole change in the pack, starting in the front-row with loosehead Alison Wilson and hooker Aila Ronald.

Adelle Ferrie and Natasha Logan continue to start together at lock, while Alex Stewart (openside flanker), Catriona Moody (blindside), and Kay Lusby (number-eight) complete the pack.

Edinburgh Rugby side to face Gwalia Lightning at Hive Stadium (Saturday 24 January, 1pm) – live on BBC Sport.

15. Nicole Marlow

14. Cieron Bell
13. Lisa Brown
12. Rachel Philipps
11. Hannah Walker CAPTAIN

10. Hannah Ramsay
9. Emily Love

1. Alison Wilson
2. Aila Ronald
3. Faye Sutherland
4. Adelle Ferrie
5. Natasha Logan
6. Catriona Moody
7. Alex Stewart
8. Kay Lusby

Replacements

16. Kaylee Fraser
17. Talei Tawake
18. Hannah McMahon
19. Charlotte Russell
20. Lauryn McGrotty
21. Pip Benson
22. Lucy MacRae
23. Scarlett Haddow