We are in for a thrilling title deciding showdown this Saturday, as Corstorphine Cougars take on Stirling County in the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership Final. The game has now been rescheduled for a 1:30 PM kick-off, and will be streamed live on scottishrugby.org from Union Park, Corstorphine.
Timings and Broadcast Adjustments
Originally set for a 4:10 PM start, the match had to be rescheduled due to daylight limitations and the broadcasting setup at Union Park. Although BBC ALBA was unable to air the game live, Scottish Rugby stepped in to ensure fans could still watch the action unfold online. The revised schedule was mutually agreed upon by both teams, and the live stream will begin at 1:20 PM.
BBC ALBA will continue its commitment to broadcasting the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership, with fixtures and the final planned for 2025.
The Journey to the Final
Corstorphine Cougars enter the final as the team to beat, having finished atop the Premiership table and boasting an unbeaten regular season record. A win on Saturday would mark their 15th consecutive victory—a dream ending in front of a home crowd.
Stirling County, however, are no strangers to a challenge. They edged out Watsonian FC for a spot in the final, relying on a superior head-to-head record after both teams finished the regular season with 58 points.
A Rivalry Rekindled
The two sides have already served up some memorable encounters this season. In round four, Corstorphine staged a dramatic finish to secure a 34-22 victory at Bridgehaugh. The return match at Union Park was even tighter, with Stirling clawing back from a 17-0 halftime deficit, only to fall agonizingly short in a 20-19 nail-biter.
Saturday’s final promises to be the ultimate decider, with the stakes as high as they come.
A Word from Scottish Rugby
Scottish Rugby Director of Rugby Development, Gav Scott, expressed his excitement ahead of the big game.
“We are pleased to have arranged an alternative broadcast option for people all around Scotland to tune in to watch the showpiece of the Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership this season,” he said.
“I would also like to thank BBC ALBA for their flexibility with regard to this final. It will be a fantastic match and it’s so important we showcase this occasion which will determine who ends the season as Premiership champions.”
Don’t Miss the Action
Whether you’re cheering from the stands at Union Park or tuning in online, this promises to be a historic day for Scottish women’s rugby. Will the Cougars complete their perfect season, or can Stirling County spoil the party? All will be revealed in a gripping final match-up.
