2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations

Hive Stadium

Full-Time

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5
Tries
3
McMillan12′
Skeldon36′
Bartlett47′
Bartlett52′
Skeldon68′
30′Franco
58′Tounesi
61′Vecchini
2
Conversions
3
Nelson48′
Nelson54′
31′Sillari
59′Sillari
62′Sillari
0
Penalties
0
0
Drop Goals
0
FT

SCOTLAND WIN!

SCOTLAND 29-21 ITALY!

Scotland complete the Italian job.

A huge thank you to the 3638 fans who blew the doors off of DAM Health Stadium today. You were fantastic!

79

Not straight

Scotland’s lineout isn’t straight.

After what happened in the last scrum, it’s perhaps wise that Italy have elected for a lineout.

74

Scrum Scotland… and then a penalty!

Scotland get the scrum as Italy knock on.

And we’ve won the penalty from it! Huge shove from the pack.

We kick into Italy’s half.

76

Italian penalty

There’s an issue at the maul from Scotland, and Italy get the penalty which they kick to our 22.

Their lineout goes long, but Scotland knock on and Italy will scrum.

77

WHAT A SCRUM!

Scotland absolutely dominate the scrum! They’ve won the penalty.

We kick to just inside our own half.

Meanwhile, Konkel-Roberts has passed her HIA and returns to the pitch in place of Eva Donaldson.

69

LANA AGAIN!

LANA SKELDON IS GOOD AT MAULS.

Her second maul try of the day!

65

HIA

Konkel-Roberts will depart for an HIA, and is replaced by Eva Donaldson.

68

Held up!

Meryl Smith looked to have scored there!

Italy were offside though, so we kick to the corner again…

80

Not straight again

Italy kick ahead and it rolls out, and Scotland’s lineout isn’t straight again.

But Italy have knocked on from their lineout, so Scotland have the scrum as the clock goes red.

72

Straight out

This time it’s Scotland’s turn to kick it out on the full.

Italian lineout on halfway is the call.

65

RED!

It’s deemed to be a red card for Italy’s Sara Seye!

Scotland kick the resulting penalty to the corner.

65

Another TMO check

A loose pass in midfield and Italy come flying up the pitch. Coreen Grant wins the race to the kick, but Italy win the penalty for holding on.

However, the TMO is looking at a potential high tackle on Konkel-Roberts just outside Italy’s 22.

61

Great defence!

Brilliant!

Italy win a penalty and tap and go, and catch Scotland napping.

But not Chloe Rollie!

She tracks back and causes a knock on with a great tackle. Scotland have the scrum five metres from their line.

62

Third try from Italy

Scotland kick clear, but Italy counter and Vittoria Vecchini is in under the posts.

53

A SECOND FOR BARTLETT!

Another maul try! This time it’s Barlett who grounds it for her second score of the game.

Scotland have the bonus point!

64

Strength from Belisle!

Italy start working their way forward again, but Christine Belisle holds up a player just inside Italy’s half and wins the turnover!

It’s our put in at the scrum.

48

BRILLIANT BARTLETT!

Italy can’t clear, and Meryl Smith rips the ball.

Scotland wrestle their way up to the line through Thomson, and Leah Bartlett finds the extra inches to reach the line!

Nelson’s conversion is good.

58

Italy hit back

Scotland steal the lineout and exit, but Italy come again and Sara Tounesi scores from close range.

The conversion is good. Scotlnd lead by ten.

55

Opportunity Italy

Italy win a penalty from the restart, and the kick to six metres out.

59

Change at scrum half

A change at scrum half, as Caity Mattinson replaces Mairi McDonald.

51

TMO check

Italy knock on at the breakdown and Scotland have a scrum on halfway.

But we’re going to have a look at a tackle on Thomson as she kicked here, as the TMO intervenes…

51

Penalty

It’s deemed to be a penalty, and Scotland kick to 10 metres out of the right side.

42

Kick off dropped

Italy drop the kick off forward, and Scotland will attack from the 22 in the form of a scrum.

45

Scotland’s turn for a penalty

There’s an Italian knock on in midfield, and Scotland get the scrum.

They attack up both sides, before Italy are penalised for side entry at the ruck.

Nelson kicks for touch, but it doesn’t quite make it and Italy have the ball in their 22.

HT

By hooker by crook

Lana Skeldon grabbed our second try to give us the lead at the interval.

43

Penalty Italy

Italy win a penalty, and they will exit to just inside their half.

41

Second half incoming!

Lisa Thomson gets us back underway.

COME ON SCOTLAND!

HT

Lou’s leap

Scotland got the first points of the day through Louise McMillan, who finished off after fine offloads from Jade Konkel-Roberts and Rachel McLachlan.

HT

We lead at the break!

Italy get a penalty and kick to touch, but the lineout isn’t straight and Sara Cox brings the half to a conclusion.

We lead by three!

39

Straight out

Chloe Rollie gives it a punt up the right and hares after it.

Italy just about survive, but the clearance kick is out on the full.

Scotland will attack from around 30m out.

32

Knock on from kick off

Italy knock on the kick off, giving Scotland a good platform here!

We’ll put into the scrum around 10 metres out.

37

LANA!

Another Scotland home game, another Skeldon maul try!

Strong work from the forwards, and Scotland go back in front.

Nelson just wide with the conversion.

35

Scotland penalty

With penalty advantage, Scotland’s forwards push through the middle.

The referee has spotted something though, and brings play back for the penalty.

Scotland kick to just over five metres out.

29

Penalty Italy

Italy win a penalty from the scrum, and opt for another one.

They will put the ball in five metres out.

33

Chance missed

A loose pass after the scrum gives Italy the ball back, and they kick it out around 35 metres out.

Scotland will go again.

30

Italy pull ahead

After several phases of pick and goes, it’s Giada Franco who gets over the line on the right side.

Michela Sillari’s conversion puts the visitors in front.

36

Yellow card

Another penalty at the maul, and Giordana Duca is shown to the sin bin.

We kick to 5m out again…

24

Off feet

Scotland look the more dangerous, but Italy have another penalty as Scotland go off their feet at the ruck.

We’ll have a pause as players from both sides receive treatment. Christine Belisle was Scotland’s treated player, but she’s back up.

26

Huge let off

Scotland attack from midfield, but a loose pass is hacked on by Alyssa D’inca.

She beats Nelson to the ball and kicks again, but drops the ball a metre out and she looks to score.

Huge fortune for Scotland there.

17

Forward pass

The momentum is halted by a forward pass in midfield, and Italy will feed the scrum just inside their half.

21

Relief for Italy

Italy have a penalty of their own now, and they kick into Scotland’s half. A chance to breathe after some heavy pressure on them?

No! A knock on Scotland have the ball back on their 10 metre line.

9

First platform for the hosts

Scotland kick clear, and Italy have knocked it on.

Scotland have the scrum on Italy’s 10 metre line, and a first chance to test their visitors.

20

Scotland on top

Scotland get a scrum of their own from a knock on, and kick into Italy’s 22. Francesca McGhie makes an excellent tackle, and Scotland pile the pressure on.

Italy have exited not much outside their 22, and Scotland will have the lineout there.

11

Kick to the corner

Scotland make holes in that Italian defence through Helen Nelson and Lana Skeldon, and Italy have been penalised at a ruck.

Scotland kick to within 10 metres.

16

Steal from Malcolm!

Scotland have their tails up here, and Captain Rachel Malcolm has won a turnover penalty on half way.

Scotland advance up to Italy’s 22 for a lineout.

13

LOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

Scotland get the first try!

A loose pass is picked up well and taken into contact by Coreen Grant on the right.

It’s then the turn of the forwards, and Jade Konkel-Roberts pops the ball to Rachel McLachlan, who in turn finds Louise McMillan for the score!

Nelson’s conversion went wide off the post.

3

First penalty to Italy

Scotland were defending well after clearing the kick off, but a high tackle gives Italy a penalty.

They’ve kicked it to touch on their left, and have a lineout halfway between the 10 and 22 in Scotland’s half.

1

HERE WE GO!

COME ON SCOTLAND!

4

Turned over!

Italy win their lineout and attack up the right, but a maul is created by Evie Gallagher, Rachel Malcolm and Lisa Thomson.

They swarm around the ball, and it becomes unplayable, so Scotland get the scrum in their own 22.

16:34

First start of the championship for McDonald

Today’s number nine!

EDINBURGH SCOTLAND – APRIL 22: Mairi McDonald during a TikTok Women’s Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at the DAM Health Stadium, on April 22, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

16:41

Royal introductions

Before the anthems, the teams are introduced to HRH The Princess Royal.

7

Early Italian possession

Italy have had much of the early ball, but Scotland’s defence stands firm.

Italy resort to the boot, and Scotland have a lineout just inside their 22.

16:47

Anthems done

Loch Lomond blares out around the DAM as Scotland huddle up a final time before Italy get this contest underway.

16:09

Fans from near and Marr

Scotland fans are flooding into the DAM Health Stadium!

16:00

Half-century for our half-back

Helen Nelson led the team off the bus earlier ahead of her 50th cap.

16:36

Here come the teams!

Scotland and Italy emerge from the depths of the Murrayfield Stand.

It’s time for some national anthems.

15:10

Match Guide

Check out our Match Guide to today’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at DAM Health Stadium.

You’ll find exclusive content from camp, as well as the team news and stats.

READ HERE

16:26

Warm up time

The warmups are coming towards a conclusion, and the team huddle up one final time before heading into the changing rooms.

15:50

The stage is set

Less than one hour to go until kick-off in the capital!

 

15:35

Tickets still available!

There is still time to join us at DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh this afternoon – tickets are available right up until kick-off at 4.45pm.

SECURE TICKETS HERE

12:00

It’s Game Day!

Scotland take on Italy today at DAM Health Stadium, kick-off 4.45pm.

There’s still time to grab tickets and support Scotland in person, find tickets HERE

If you’re supporting from home, watch live on BBC Scotland/iPlayer.

14:40

The Opposition

00:00

Head along and support your Scotland team!

Tickets are still available for Saturday’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Italy at DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh. Adults £15, Students £10, U18 £5, and U12s go free with a paying adult ticket until midnight Friday 21 April.

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14:30

Your Scotland Team

Stand-off Helen Nelson is due to make her 50th appearance this weekend, having made her debut against France at Broadwood during the 2016 Women’s Six Nations.

Nelson is joined at half-back by Mairi McDonald, who comes in for her first start of the championship at scrum-half.

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80:00 Second Half End

76:54

Konkel-Roberts
Donaldson

72:54

Cassaghi
Fedrighi

71:01

Stevanin
Sillari

69:07

Granzotto
D'Inca

67:40

Skeldon

64:54

Donaldson
Konkel-Roberts

64:09

Seye

61:56

Ranuccini
Locatelli

61:34

Sillari

60:43

Vecchini

59:47

Seye
Gai

58:25

Mattinson
McDonald

58:11

Sillari

57:09

Tounesi

53:29

Barattin
Muzzo

53:04

Nelson

51:47

Bartlett

47:50

Nelson

46:47

Bartlett

40:00 First Half End

35:30

Skeldon

34:35

Duca

30:12

Sillari

29:03

Franco

11:55

McMillan

Kick-off 4:45 pm

tries

5

conversion goals

2

penalty goals

0

kick success

21

possession

60

tackles

121

scrums won

14

lineouts won

13

clean breaks

2

turnovers conceded

10

yellow cards

0

red cards

0

tries

3

conversion goals

3

penalty goals

0

kick success

19

possession

40

tackles

167

scrums won

2

lineouts won

8

clean breaks

5

turnovers conceded

19

yellow cards

1

red cards

1

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