Scotland v France

Pre-match Live updates

France in for one final try

Mwayembe goes over with the final play and Queyroi converts.

Full time here, Scotland 28-69 France.

One final go at it next weekend against Ireland. Thanks for joining us today, we’ll see you next Sunday.

SUTCLIFFE SCORES ON DEBUT!!!

The maul rolls over and Aicha Sutcliffe has a debut try! She becomes the third Scot today to score her first try for her country.

Nelson’s conversion takes us to a record points tally against France.

Scotland 28-62 France

Offside

A Scotland penalty five metres out. Kicked into the left corner.

High tackle

Smith finds touch around 10 metres from France’s line.

Another rapid French response

France again respond quickly to a home try as Deshayes goes over. Arbez converts.

Scotland 21-62 France

NOW COUBROUGH GETS HER FIRST!

A day for first Scotland scores!

The maul is stopped a metre short, Nelson gets even closer, and Coubrough finds the crucial inches for her first try. Nelson converts.

Scotland 21-55 France

Another injury stop

Again Barrett-Theron makes the correct decision to stop a Scotland attack as play nears two injured players.

Sutcliffe, having already found her lock with her first lineout, had grabbed a French overthrow and as Scotland’s forwards had forced their way forward France had strayed offside, so Scotland will restart with a penalty, which is kicked into the left corner.

Lloyd intercept

France had an overlap there but Lloyd makes the intercept and grubbers into the 22.

It finds touch around 10m from France’s line.

Triple change as Sutcliffe debuts

Aicha Sutcliffe is on to debut replacing Elis Martin.

Leia Brebner-Holden and Chloe Rollie also come off, replaced by Rhea Clarke and Lucia Scott.

And another

Murie rounds Rollie and Nelson before jogging in.

Scotland 14-55 France

Another France score

The maul tears forward and Lazarko breaks off to dive over. Queyroi converts.

Scotland 14-50 France

Scrum pen; wing change

Shona Campbell replaces Francesca McGhie as France win the scrum penalty and hoof it into our 22.

Knock on

France nearly nick the lineout but knock it on in the air.

Our scrum five metres inside our half.

Kick off cleared

France find touch five metres inside our half.

France get their seventh

Soqeta goes in again as France’s forwards battle to the line phase by phase. Arbez converts.

Scotland 14-43 France

Offside; prop swaps

Rollie bursts through but then a pass goes loose and France counter down the left.

We recover well and cause a spill, but the defensive line stray offside.

Both props, Leah Bartlett and Elliann Clarke, come off and Demi Swann and Molly Poolman enter the action as France kick their penalty down into our 22.

Knock on

The counter-ruck from France is outstanding but they knock it on out wide.

We’ll have the scrum on our 10m line.

Double change

Off come Louise McMillan and Holland Bogan, and on go Hollie Cunningham and Emily Coubrough.

Our scrum pen

This time it’s the home pack rewarded at the scrum!

The penalty finds touch a metre inside our half.

Knock on

Scotland’s defence is excellent but we just knock it on when trying to steal it back.

Another French scrum just inside our 22.

Scrum penalty

Scotland’s scrum disintegrates and France opt for another one.

Knock on

A fumble from Scotland after the lineout and France have the scrum just inside our 22.

Not straight

Scotland put the pressure on at the lineout and the throw is squint. We opt for a lineout of our own.

Not rolling

France run it back from kick off and break down the left. Scotland recover but then don’t roll at the ruck and France kick into our 22.

Another for France

Overlap on the left for France and Barrat rounds McGhie and goes over in the corner.

Scotland 14-36 France

Scrum

Brebner-Holden held up and France will have the scrum around 35m from their line.

Here we go again!

COME ON SCOTLAND!!

Teams are back out

Scotland will soon get us back underway.

Champion in again

Lovely play up the right from France after they steal the lineout and Champion coasts in again.

Scotland 14-31 France at half time.

Lineout

Scottish lineout just inside our half with what should be the last play of the opening 40.

Knock on

Overlap for France on the left there after they went quickly from Nelson’s touch-finding kick, but there’s a tiny knock forward and we’ll have the scrum just inside our 10m line.

Philipps in for another!!

SHE CANNY STOP SCORING!

An excellent, fizzed pass across the face of the defence from Nelson and Phillips is half-through, before wrestling off Rousset and diving over. Nelson converts.

Scotland 14-26 France

Play stopped after Boyd bursts forward

McGhie regathers our kick off and then Becky Boyd flies through a gap in midfield. She’s brought down by Murie, and Scotland keep going forward but referee Aimee Barrett-Theron correctly halts play with the ball getting too close to Elis Martin, who was down injured.

She’s alright to continue and we’ll restart with a scrum under the posts around 15m out.

Bonus point try

Phase after phase from France and eventually there’s a two-on-one on the right and Champion dummies and coasts over untouched. Arbez converts.

Scotland 7-26 France

France in for a third

Scotland do well to hold out France for several phases on the line but eventually the pressure tells and Soqeta is over. Arbez converts.

Scotland 7-19 France

Jackal penalty

We win a free kick at the scrum and it’s tapped quickly, but France get in well at the breakdown and win a jackal penalty.

It’s kicked out on our 10.

Scramble defence!

Lineout lost again and France tear up the right this time.

But then Rollie makes an excellent intercept and hacks through. Grando wins the race, but McGhie is on top of her and Nelson is in there too to hold her up and win us a scrum around 35m out.

In the side

France try and break up the left but there’s an excellent tackle from Lloyd and then a side entry at the ruck.

We kick the penalty to France’s 22.

Instant response

Lovely chip over the top from Arbez and she gathers it, goes under the sticks and converts her own try.

Scotland 7-12 France

Yellow card

Feleu penalised for a maul offence in the build-up to that try and sin-binned.

FIRST TRY FOR PHILIPPS!

Her first start and it’s a first try for Rachel Philipps!

The maul got a couple metres out, and then Smith’s no-look pass put her outside centre partner over. Nelson converts.

Scotland 7-5 France

50:22!

A few metres of maul rumble from the forwards and then Brebner-Holden’s box kick goes over Barrat and out for a 50:22!

France exit

Some good phases from Scotland on the edge of France’s 22 but the ball is coughed up and a kicking battle ensues.

France find touch on our 10m line to end it.

Unbelievable defence!!

What a passage for Scotland!

McMillan rips it back in the tackle, and Smith hoofs downfield.

Rollie then envelops Barrat and Scotland’s forwards are all in there to hold her up and win the scrum just outside France’s 22.

Dummy throw

France get the free kick.

Taken in the air

Another lineout penalty in Scotland’s favour.

Meryl Smith finds touch a metre inside our half.

Maul ball stolen!

France claim their lineout and maul for the line, but suddenly it appears on Scotland’s side and Nelson clears!

France kick back into our 22 where we’ll have the lineout.

High tackle

Lineout lost and France fly up the left.

Scotland get back in numbers but there’s a high tackle and France kick the penalty into the right corner.

Maul pen

McMillan jumps high and plucks Martin’s lineout throw from the sky. The maul draws a penalty, which finds touch on halfway.

Kicked through

France get the free kick at the scrum and a deft kick finds touch deep in our 22.

Knock on

France nick it back and come up the field.

Scotland steal a loose pass but it’s knocked on at the base of the ruck.

France’s scrum, just inside our 10.

Scrum pen

An early win for Scotland’s pack.

The penalty finds touch just under 30m from France’s line.

Home scrum

Good pressure from Rhona Lloyd in midfield and she causes a knock on.

We’ll have the scrum a metre inside France’s half.

Instant try

Scotland don’t claim the kick off and in a matter of seconds Manae Feleu is over.

Scotland 0-5 France

16:14

Kick off approaching

France will get us underway in seconds.

16:09

Here come the teams!

Anthem time!

16:05

Team reminder

Scotland’s side for today’s fixture.

16:00

Bonjour!

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We’re just 15 minutes away from kick off here as Scotland host France in round four of the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

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Since 2021, Edinburgh Rugby’s home ground, Hive Stadium, has been the home of Scotland Women, where support for the team has grown rapidly. In 2024, a sold-out crowd of 7,774 watched Scotland face England, setting a then-record attendance for the national team.

Now, as Scotland prepare to take on France on 9 May, supporters have another opportunity to be part of a historic chapter for the team, as they continue to inspire new audiences and grow the women’s game across the country.

Show your club colours

This Guinness Women’s Six Nations Round 4 fixture is officially designated as a Show Your Club Colours match, and fans are encouraged to come wearing the kit of their local teams. This initiative serves as a simple but visible way to celebrate the grassroots network and the many member clubs of the Scottish Rugby Union.

Scottish Rugby would like to see the stands filled with club jerseys, hats and all sorts of accessories from across the country to show the breadth of support for the community game. Supporters who bring the most energy and colour to the matchday are in with a chance of being featured on Scottish Rugby’s social media channels as the union looks to highlight the faces behind the local game.

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Getting to Hive Stadium

Travel Update: Murrayfield Tram Stop

Supporters attending the match are advised that the lift at Murrayfield tram stop is currently out of order and will not be in service on matchday. This may affect those with limited mobility. While staff will be on hand to assist, supporters are encouraged to plan alternative routes in advance. Nearby level-access stops include Balgreen tram stop (10-minute walk) and Haymarket tram stop (25-minute walk).
Where is Hive Stadium located?

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Are there any closures that will impact my journey?

We will endeavour to ensure key updates are added to this page, however for details about all road closures or works impacting the area around Murrayfield, please click here.

GORGIE ROAD

Part of Gorgie Road (at Ford’s Road south of Saughton Park) will be shut for up to six months due to Scottish Water works. Lothian Buses have published diversion details here – the routes are affected are 3, 25, X27, X28, 30, 33 N25, N28 and N30.
Traveling by Public Transport
BY TRAM

Edinburgh Trams runs a fast, frequent service to the entrance of the stadium from locations such as Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride, Edinburgh Gateway and Haymarket. Alight from the Murrayfield Stop.

Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding trams using the ticket vending machines at trams stops or on the Transport for Edinburgh App.

More advice for travelling by tram

BY BUS

There are many bus services that run throughout the city with the following services passing close to the stadium:

Lothian Buses:
- 1, 2, 30 at Westfield Road
- 3, 25, 33, 38 at Gorgie Road
- 12, 26, 31 at Corstorphine Road
Please note, following route changes, the 22 no longer services Westfield Road. Anyone who gets the 22 to the stadium can get off near the old Caledonian Brewery or the Caley Sample Room and walk 15/20 minutes to the stadium.
- Airlink: 100 at Corstorphine Road
- First Bus: 21A, 22, 38, 38A at Corstorphine Road
- Scottish Citylink: 900 at Corstorphine Road
BY TRAIN

There are two main train stations in Edinburgh. The stadium is 20 minutes by tram/train from Edinburgh Waverley and just seven minutes by tram (or a 20 minute walk) from Edinburgh Haymarket.

Edinburgh’s stations are part of the East Coast mainline which links Aberdeen to London. There are also regular trains between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh. More info on trains.

BY AIR

Edinburgh Airport offers direct flights to cities including Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, London, Rome and Paris. The airport is located only six miles to the west of the stadium. Supporters can travel to and from the airport with ease by using public transport, which runs regularly and frequently.
Traveling by Foot

Hive Stadium is approximately a 45-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and 20-minutes from Haymarket. From Princes Street head to Shandwick Place, which leads on to Atholl Place, then onto Haymarket Terrace. Continue and either turn left onto Roseburn Street at the Roseburn Bar (for the East/West Link) or continue and turn left onto Riversdale Crescent at the Murrayfield Bar (for the Ice Rink or Riversdale entrances).
Traveling by Bike

Bicycle parking is available at matches. Supporters arriving at the East/West Link will be advised to park their bikes at the tram stop. Those arriving via Gate D will be able to park their bikes in Saughton Hall Car Park.

Please note, Scottish Rugby takes no responsibility for theft or damage to bikes left at this location.
Traveling by Car

There is no parking at the stadium for supporters.

Edinburgh has seven Park & Ride sites in and around the city. The Ingliston Park & Ride would be the most convenient for accessing the stadium. For more information on the Park & Ride services click here.

Please note, that there is no vehicle access to the stadium via Roseburn Crescent.

For details about road closures or other potential works impacting the area around Murrayfield, please click here.

PARKING ENFORCEMENTS IN LOCAL AREA
People driving to the stadium are encouraged to be mindful of residents in the local area. There will be parking enforcements in place ticketing cars parked illegally.

BLUE BADGE PARKING: There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces available for wheelchair and accessible ticket holders. Parking for Blue Badge holders will be in Saughtonhall Car Park on matchday and access is via Saughtonhall Bridge

Blue Badge parking MUST be PRE-BOOKED. To book a space email [email protected]

Groups and Schools offer

Scottish Rugby is once again offering special discounted rates and incentives to clubs, schools and other youth groups for tickets to all Scotland Women home games at Hive Stadium in this year’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

To apply for tickets through this offer, simply complete the online form and a member of the Scottish Rugby Ticketing Team will be in touch to confirm availability and take payment. All bookings are subject to availability. You can also contact the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre directly at [email protected] requests, enquiries or for further assistance.