Edinburgh thump Glasgow Warriors in Celtic Challenge opener

Edinburgh got their Celtic Challenge Cup campaign off to a flyer with a thumping 63-15 win over Glasgow Warriors at the Hive Stadium.

It was the Warriors who took the lead thanks to a try from winger Sky Phimister but the hosts hit back with scores from Hannah Walker, Aila Ronald, Lucia Scott and Cieron Bell while there were kicked penalties from Glasgow's Lisa Martin and Edinburgh's Lucy MacRae.

With a commanding 34-10 lead at half-time, Claire Cruikshank's side did not let up in the second 40 minutes. Bell crossed the line again, while Scotland international Shona Campbell also scored on debut after a quick tap penalty.

Walker got her third try of the night before late scores from substitutes Talei Tawake and Faye Sutherland wrapped up the bruising win, while Erinn Foley grabbed a consolation for the visitors.