Women’s rugby

About Women's Rugby at HJRFC

The women’s section was started in 1995 by ex-Glasgow University player Liz Stewart. Most of the women playing in that first ever team had never picked up a rugby ball before.

Since then, the team has risen through the leagues, winning the Scottish Premier League for the first time in 2010/11 and again in 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2017/18. The team gripped the Sarah Beaney Cup again in 2012/13, 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2021/22.

Over the years, several players from the club have gained international honours for Scotland Women 15’s and 7’s, including forrmer Scotland captain Susie Brown. Most recently, Hillhead Jordanhill players – Heather Lockhart, Jade Konkel, Lindsey Smith, Louise McMillan, Hannah Smith, Siobhan McMillan, Abi Evans, Mairi McDonald and Evie Wills played for Scotland.

The club now has 2 women’s teams. The 1XV compete in the Women’s Premiership, with our newly established 2XV competing in West 2. There really is a team for everyone at Hills.

Please see our HJRFC womens social media for regular updates.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilljillsrugby
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilljillsrugby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilljillsrugby

Training

Coaching

Stephen Gillies has been appointed Head Coach for Women’s Rugby for season 2023/24. Stephen joined us in 2022 following a spell of coaching Canada where he was part of the coaching team with UBC Old Boy Ravens men’s team in Vancouver. 

Stephen is responsible for providing and co-ordinating bi-weekly training sessions for the Women, player profiling and match analysis.

Andrew Johnston has joined the coaching staff as Assistant and Forwards Coach. Andrew is the Argyll & Bite Development Officer and has been a keen supporter of the women’s team for many years.

Craig Colvin, has joined as Backs Coach whilst Ross Newman continues as our 2XV and Development Coach.

Any questions?

Hills are collecting for Drumchapel Foodbank, see the post for items they are in need of.
Please drop any donations off at the glass entrance to the club by Thursday evening, the staff at Cafe Source will be happy to assist you!
Thank you for helping us help them!
Hills secure the vital final round win!
Next up, semi finals! 💪🏻
Today we travel to West of Scotland FC to play the fourth and final round of the Sarah Beaney Cup pool stages.This is a big one for the team so come support if you’re nearby 🙌🏼 

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This Sunday we will travel to west_womens_rugby for our final pool game of the Sarah Beaney Cup.
Come support us as we aim to secure a home semi-final.
Fun in the sun for Hills today, 5 points and onto the final pool game next weekend 😎
The third round of the Sarah Beaney cup sees Hills hosting Stirling County on Sunday.Hills have a win and loss in the competition so far so this game is vital! 

Get on down to support if you can, it’s meant to be a belter of a day so remember your sun-cream. 2pm KO ☀️ 

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VACANY: WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT COACHWe are looking for a coach who has enthusiasm, drive and commitment with the ability to mentor, motivate and grow a women’s development squad.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach, playing programme and development of both players and a 2 XV team.

Applicants should have:
- Qualifications: UKCC Level 2 or above desirable, however club will support up and coming coaches to achieve the appropriate qualifications.
- Knowledge and experience of rugby.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, mentor, lead and motivate players.
- Communicate effectively throughout the club.
- To work with coaches, volunteers and club committee to achieve the best outcomes for the club.

This is a volunteer role, support is available for expenses, coaching qualifications and club kit.

Application is by rugby CV with a covering letter of no more than 500 words, outlining why you feel you are suitable for the position and should be submitted by email to HJRFC Club Secretary Andy Scott at arf.scotticloud.com

To discuss the role further please don’t hesitate to contact Women’s Vice President Hannah McHugh at Hannah.c.mhotmail.com

Closing Date: Friday 18th March 2022
Interviews Start Date: Monday 28th March 2022
This season, Kendall is being sponsored by her family all the way from America.
Kendall is an important pillar of our team, taking on the roles of first aider, photographer, comms team member and is making moves in her newest role of Equity Officer.We'd like to say a huge thank you to Kendall for her commitment to Hills and to her family for their support, hopefully we can welcome the Kings to Hughenden soon.
A tough and physical game today but the ladies dug deep and secured the win!
Thanks to stewartry.sirens.rugby for the hospitality (and the tractor) 🚜
This week the hilljills are on the road to Stewartry. We’re excited for some sunny Sunday rugby🤞🏼Come along and support if you’re in the area! 

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Tough day at the office, on to next week!
We welcome Heriots to Hughenden this Sunday for the first round of the Sarah Beaney Cup 🏆2pm KO, get down and support if you can! 

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We are back in action this weekend with the first round of the Sarah Beaney Cup.
We welcome Heriots to Hughenden this Sunday, 2pm KO
Get down and support!
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80 minutes is all that stands between Scotland Women and the Rugby World Cup.
We are immensely proud of the whole squad, but especially our 3 Hills ladies who are out in Dubai preparing for the game of their lives.
Please join us in sending them all a massive good luck!You got this girls 💪🏻

You can watch Scotland v Columbia on BBC ALBA at 3pm this Friday
Excel Environmental Services are sponsoring two of our ladies this season as well as securing a pitch side hoarding. First up is one of our backs, Amanda.Excel Environmental Services are one of Scotland’s leading independent pest management and hygiene companies, established in 2000. They are a family-based company who service both domestic and commercial customers.

Check them out: www.excelenvironmental.co.uk/