Uganda’s She Cranes completed an unbeaten run to lift the 2025 Celtic Cup title in Glasgow, defeating the 2024 champions, the Welsh Feathers, 70–48 on the final day of the five-day tournament.

The She Cranes had already overcome Namibia, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Zimbabwe, and their composed victory over Wales underlined their dominance throughout the competition.

Scotland also impressed on home soil, registering wins against Wales, Namibia and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland, meanwhile, endured a tough campaign, finishing winless after losses to Uganda, Scotland and Namibia.

The hosts came closest to halting Uganda’s charge, pushing the eventual champions all the way in a narrow 53–51 contest on day three. Wales claimed two victories of their own, overcoming Zimbabwe and Northern Ireland earlier in the week.

Uganda entered the finale ranked just one place below sixth-placed Wales, but sealed the title in style before Scotland wrapped up the event with a 54–45 win over Zimbabwe in the final match at the Emirates Arena.

Celtic Cup 2025 results

Day one

Uganda She Cranes 65-38 Namibia Desert Jewels

Zimbabwe Gems 57-40 Zimbabwe Gems

Scotland 62-54 Welsh Feathers

Day two

Northern Ireland Warriors 46-72 Uganda She Cranes

Scotland 58-33 Namibia Desert Jewels

Welsh Feathers 55-42 Zimbabwe Gems

Day three

Namibia Desert Jewels 39-49 Zimbabwe Gems

Welsh Feathers 70-48 Northern Ireland Warriors

Scotland 51-53 Uganda She Cranes

Day four

Welsh Feathers 67-39 Namibia Desert Jewels

Uganda She Cranes 67-54 Zimbabwe Gems

Scotland 60-43 Northern Ireland Warriors

Day five

Namibia Desert Jewels 43-39 Northern Ireland Warriors

Welsh Feathers 48-70 Uganda She Cranes

Scotland 54-45 Zimbabwe Gems

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