Scotland Women Archives

23 Aug 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland 38 – 8 Wales: Historic Win in Opening Game

A six-try showing – Scotland’s first victory in the competition since 2010 – was built on a foundation of indefatigable defence and devastating finishing as their Pool B campaign played out in spectacular fashion. Bryan Easson’s side got off to a scarcely believable start when, after Helen Nelson scooped up a loose ball, winger McGhie […]

22 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

A tune for the Female Warrior in us

Ray Donaldson, Eva’s father, had secretly been working on the project for months with his brother Ian. Drawing inspiration from Eva’s first games at Stirling County Rugby Club to the international stage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, he set out to create something enduring. Without telling Eva, he enlisted support from her former County […]

20 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Sisters are doing it for themselves (and Scotland)

As Elliann explained: “Well, it was Rhea’s graduation on the day of the squad came out so we were at a meal with all of our family when the email came through. So it was mum, dad, granny, and a couple of our aunties. Rhea: “Yeah so it could have gone either way! It was […]

19 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Chloe Rollie: Scotland’s “Try-Scoring Machine”

Chloe Rollie has become a cornerstone of the game in Scotland, not only playing for Scotland Women but also the Scotland Women 7s team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and for the GB7s at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Renowned for her electrifying pace and agility, Chloe won the first of her 77 Scotland caps in […]

18 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland welcomed to Rugby World Cup

In one of five such ceremonies across the country for all 16 participating countries, the Scotland players were welcomed along with the squads from Australia, Samoa and Wales. Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm said: “Playing at a World Cup is truly something we have dreamt of our entire lives. And to be here and have an […]

13 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

New Look Celtic Challenge Finals Reflect Rising Women’s Rugby World Cup Influence

Introducing knock-out rugby for the first time, the league will kick off on Saturday 20 December 2025, with the traditional 10-round league season, culminating in a high-stakes semi-finals and the inaugural Celtic Challenge Final. Following three seasons of impressive growth, rising stars, and record-breaking performances, the Celtic Challenge has established itself as a pivotal competition […]

11 Aug 2025 - Scotland Women

Scotland Women Sent Off in Style 

Held in the historic St. Salvator’s Quad at the University of St. Andrews, Send-Off Sounds was truly a one-of-a-kind event for our national team. Scottish Rugby invited friends and family of the team, as well as a select number of Scotland Supporters Club members who were lucky enough to attend the evening. Scottish Rugby and […]

7 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland squad named for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Captain Rachel Malcolm leads a selection comprising 18 forwards and 14 backs for a Pool B campaign that will see Scotland face Wales, Fiji and Canada. Flanker Malcolm is one of 21 players to have appeared at the previous Rugby World Cup, played in 2022. The remaining forwards selected for their second Rugby World Cup […]

5 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland Women v England 2026: Closing in on crowd record!

It’s only been eight weeks since it was announced that Scotland’s game against England in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations is moving from Hive Stadium to Scottish Gas Murrayfield, but already the crowd is the second-highest ever for a home game and well on the way to becoming the highest ever – nine months […]

1 Aug 2025 - Scotland Teams

New away kit inspired by the wilds of Scotland

For the away kit, that will be worn by Scotland Men against USA in the Quilter Nations Series, the chosen colour is a range of purple shades, a nod to the wilds of Scotland. The 2025/26 Scotland away shirt features a crew neck and is predominantly a light shade of purple inspired by heather flowers. Darker […]