Scotland offer pro contracts to 28

Scottish Rugby have announced 11-month professional contracts for 28 female players.

Jade Konkel-Roberts, 29, became the organisation's first professional female player in 2016 and the forward is among the group awarded deals.

Uncapped Elis Martin, 23, has also agreed professional terms.

The Scots reached this year's delayed 2021 in and start their programme. 2023 campaign away to on March 25.

SCOTTISH PLAYERS AWARDED CONTRACTS:

Forwards: Leah Bartlett, Christine Belisle, Sara Bonar, Elliann Clarke, Lisa Cockburn, Evie Gallagher, Jade Konkel-Roberts, Rachel Malcolm, Elis Martin, Rachel McLachlan, Louise McMillan, Lyndsay O'Donnell, Lana Skeldon, Jodie Rettie, Emma Wassell, Molly Wright, Anne Young

Backs: Coreen Grant, Sara Law, Caity Mattinson, Jenny Maxwell, Mairi McDonald, Liz Musgrove, Helen Nelson, Emma Orr, Chloe Rollie, Meryl Smith, Evie Wills