Meet the rugby WAGS of the Scottish Lions ahead of Australia tour

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 09:59

byRugby Rucker

As the Scottish Lions gear up to launch their tour with a thrilling opener against Argentina in Edinburgh this Friday, the spotlight isn’t just on the action between the posts — it’s also on those backing the boys from the sidelines.

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From long-standing partners to fresh faces, these Scottish WAGs (wives and girlfriends) bring both style and steadfast support to the squad.

Here’s your guide to the women proudly standing behind the Lions as they prepare to take on the world.

SCOTTISH LIONS RUGBY WAGS:

Nika van der Merwe – Married to the Big Man (Duhan van der Merwe)

Nika and powerhouse wing Duhan van der Merwe tied the knot in sunny South Africa back in January 2023. She turned heads in a chic fitted gown with a thigh-high split, topped off with a glam studded cape — a wedding as bold as Duhan’s sidestep.

Emma Canning – Heptathlete and Super Mum (Finn Russell)

It hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Emma and magician-in-boots Finn Russell, but the pair are back stronger than ever and now proud parents to two daughters: Charlie and Skye.

Emma knows the pressure of elite sport first-hand — she’s a heptathlete, battling across seven gruelling events. Now she balances it all with family life and Finn’s erratic brilliance.

Annabel Jones – Puppy Love and Ibiza Vibes (Huw Jones)

Huw Jones and Annabel said "I do" in Ibiza back in July 2022 after meeting in Glasgow. Huw’s not afraid to show his romantic side, often calling Annabel his “everything.”

When an injury sidelined him during the 2019 Six Nations, she bought him a fluffy Maltese poodle named Louis — his furry lockdown lifesaver.

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Dina Celina – Nutrition Queen and Future Mrs Kinghorn (Blair Kinghorn)

Blair Kinghorn popped the question to nutritionist Dina during a dreamy weekend at Gleneagles in 2023 — wedding bells will ring this August after the tour wraps.

The couple made an appearance in : Lions vs Wallabies

Six Nations: Full Contact on Netflix, with viewers spotting Blair stepping in at fly-half when Finn Russell was sidelined. Dina’s backstage support? Rock solid.

British & Irish Lions 2025 Fixtures

June 20 – Dublin: Lions vs Argentina
June 28 – Perth: Lions vs Western Force
July 2 – Brisbane: Lions vs Queensland Reds
July 5 – Sydney: Lions vs New South Wales Waratahs
July 9 – Canberra: Lions vs ACT Brumbies
July 12 – Adelaide: Lions vs ANZAC XV
July 12 – Brisbane: Lions vs Wallabies
July 22 – Melbourne: Lions vs First Nations and Pasifika XV
July 26 – Melbourne: Lions vs Wallabies
August 2 – Sydney