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Morrison and Boyle sign Hibs deals

Hibernian FC Women is pleased to announce that Rachael Boyle and Kirsty Morrison have signed a one-year and two-year contract extension respectively with the club.

A prominent leader in the dressing room, club captain Rachael Boyle 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.”

23-year-old Morrison has signed on with Hibs until 2027 after winning the first Scottish Women’s Premier League title of her career. Kirsty played a key role in our push for the title, scoring four goals in 23 appearances – including a crucial last minute winner against Glasgow City in the first post-split game of the campaign, as well as starting at Ibrox on the final day.

A Hibs Girls Academy graduate, Kirsty has been with Hibernian for over a decade and was awarded her senior debut versus Spartans in February 2019 by Grant Scott. The forward showed her class at a young age for the Hibees, netting her first goals for the Club in a convincing win over Forfar Farmington just two months after making her debut.

In her first season in senior football, Kirsty started the SWPL Cup Final in May 2019. She played 95 minutes as Hibs defeated Glasgow City on penalties in Airdrie to earn her first winners’ medal of her career.

Kirsty now has 136 appearances for the Club and is excited to continue her career in Leith: “I’m really happy to extend my stay at the club, I’ve been at the club a long time now and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

“I’m really excited for what the future holds. After having such a successful season we have a great opportunity to build on that. We also have the opportunity to play in the Champions League which will be a special experience.”

On Kirsty’s new deal, Hibs Women head coach Grant Scott commented: “I’m delighted that Kirsty has committed her future to the club. She’s another talented academy graduate who brings great experience to our squad despite only being 23.

“Kirsty has developed into a consistent performer over the years and played a key role in this season’s title win. On and off the park, her attitude sets a great example for the other young players coming through.

“She’s not only a quality footballer but another great person to have in our squad.”  

Photos - Michael Hulf, Hibernian FC