EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – APRIL 26: Scotland’s Emma Orr scores her side’s second try during a Guinness Women’s Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at The Hive Stadium, on April 26, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
August 2025 (Summer Test): Ireland 27 – 21 Scotland In a sunny encounter in Cork, Scotland’s final competitive warm-up for the 2025 World Cup ended in a tight defeat. Scotland started with confidence as Lisa Thomson, Lucia Scott, and Emma Orr all crossed the whitewash to build a 21-17 lead. However, Ireland’s bench made the difference in the final ten minutes, with Niamh O’Dowd and Deirbhile Nic a Bháird scoring late to snatch the win for the hosts. Match report
April 2025 (Six Nations): Scotland 26 – 19 Ireland A thrilling afternoon at Hive Stadium saw Scotland’s defensive grit and attacking flair earn an emphatic win in front of over 6,300 fans. Lana Skeldon and Emma Orr provided a halftime lead, and despite yellow cards to Rhona Lloyd and Helen Nelson, Scotland refused to buckle. With the scores level at 19–19 in the final play, Francesca McGhie dove over in the corner to secure a dramatic victory. Match report
April 2024 (Six Nations): Ireland 15 – 12 Scotland Scotland’s quest for a top-three finish ended in heartbreak in Belfast. After an early Elis Martin maul try and a superb solo effort from Lisa Thomson, the Scots led for the vast majority of the match. However, Ireland leveled through Clíodhna Moloney before Dannah O’Brien slotted a 74th-minute penalty to give the hosts their first lead of the game. Match report
April 2023 (Six Nations): Scotland 36 – 10 Ireland A night of record-breaking moments in Edinburgh saw Scotland conclude their campaign with a five-try blitz. Meryl Smith, Lana Skeldon, Leah Bartlett, Francesca McGhie, and Chloe Rollie all scored as Scotland secured their first back-to-back Six Nations wins since 2006. The result marked Scotland’s best ranking in the competition since 2017 and signaled a major shift in the Celtic hierarchy. Match report
How to watch
For fans not travelling with the team, all Scotland matches throughout the Guinness Women’s Six Nations will have live coverage available across BBC digital platforms. Supporters can follow the action via the BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and the BBC Sport app. These platforms will provide a live stream of the full match, ensuring you can follow the team’s progress in their opening game of the campaign.
