We are delighted to announce that Rachael Boyle has signed a new one-year deal with Hibernian FC Women, extending her stay at the Club until the end of the 2025/26 season!
A prominent leader in our dressing room, the Hibs Women Club Captain has signed on until Summer 2026 after lifting the Scottish Women’s Premier League trophy for the first time in her career.
Two stints with hometown club Aberdeen, broken up by a spell with Forfar Farmington, led to ‘Smally’ joining the Hibees in 2016.
A key member of several cup-winning Hibs Women squads, Boyle’s most memorable triumph came when she captained us to a 4-1 League Cup Final victory over Celtic in 2017 – even scoring the fourth and final goal of the encounter at Broadwood.
The 43-time Scotland international has suffered, and continuously rebounded, from serious setbacks in recent years – with injuries keeping Boyle out for the start and the end of this season, restricting the skipper to 14 outings across the 2024/25 campaign.
Despite her minutes being limited, the veteran midfielder continued to show her undeniable quality, vital versatility and strong leadership between October and February while playing a key role in Hibs’ lengthy unbeaten league run across that time.
After signing on for next season, Boyle said: “I’m absolutely delighted that I’m extending my time at the club. There is no place I would rather be.
“I’ve obviously had to miss a lot of football over recent years but last season's success, and the excitement building towards the new season, just made me want to be a part of it all.
“I’m desperate to put injuries behind me and be ready to help the team to more success this upcoming season.”
On Boyle’s new contract, Hibernian FC Women head coach Grant Scott commented: “Despite going through an injury-affected season, every time Rachael was involved in matches, her quality was clear for all to see.
“She’s a real leader on and off the pitch and is fully deserving of this new deal.
"We’re all hoping for an injury-free campaign and it’ll be great to have her involved in her first full pre-season in a few years. That consistency will be huge for both her and the team.”
