Scotland v Canada

Pre-match Live updates

80'

Full-time: Scotland 26 - 64 Canada

Scotland fought hard and remained in the game throughout, but Canada were relentless in attack today.

Scotland now look ahead to their next Vodafone Scotland WXV Series match against the Black Ferns next weekend.

78'

Try for Canada

Canada close out the match with one final try in the corner through Savannah Bauder.

Scotland 26 – 64 Canada

74'

Try for Canada

Canada go straight down the other end and hit back again through Number eight Gabrielle Senft. The conversion is successful.

Scotland 26 – 59 Canada

70'

Try for Scotland!

Helen Nelson puts an ambitious kick over the top of the Canada defence, but it finds the hands of Rhona Lloyd, who gathers and storms over the line.

Scotland 26 – 52 Canada

62'

New caps for Scotland!

Katie Buchanan and Ceitidh Ainsworth are both on for their Scotland debuts, gaining their first caps.

61'

Try for Canada

Canada hit back again immediately after a Scotland score, as they did in the first half, to retain control.

Scotland 19 – 52 Canada

57'

Try for Scotland!

Scotland work it well from a lineout and Lana Skeldon, supported by Captain Rachel Malcolm picks the ball off the back of a ruck to score our first try of the second half.

Scotland 19 – 45 Canada

49'

Try for Canada

The excellent Olivia Apps darts through to score again. The conversion that follows is successful.

Scotland 12 – 45 Canada

42'

Try for Canada

Canada pick up where they left off as Taylor Perry breaks through to score for the visitors.

Scotland 12 – 38 Canada

41'

Back out for the second half

40'

Half-time: Scotland 12 - 31 Canada

Scotland trail at the break to a well drilled and clinical Canada side. The home side have found it difficult under pressure from the World Cup finalists.

33'

Try for Scotland!

Scotland score through winger Shona Campbell. She receives the ball after more excellent running from Evie Gallagher.

Gallagher has easily been the home side’s standout player of the first half so far.

Scotland 12 – 31 Canada

28'

Try for Canada

Number eight Julia Omokhuale scores for Canada.

Scotland 7 – 31 Canada

25'

Try for Canada

One straight off the training pitch for the visitors as they shift the point of attack from the quick tap penalty, cutting out Scottish defenders, before prop Brittany Kassil dots down.

Scotland 7 – 26 Canada

17'

Try for Canada

The home side will be disappointed to let Canada score again immediately after getting their own try.

Lizzie Gibson scores her second of the afternoon and the kick is good.

Scotland 7 – 19 Canada

15'

Try for Scotland

Scotland go through the phases and Evie Gallagher stretches for the line to score on her return to the starting lineup.

Helen Nelson slots the kick successfully.

Scotland 7 – 12 Canada

Try for Canada

Canada’s Olivia Apps makes a line break but is brought down well, however she gathers moments later from the back of a ruck to score well in the corner. The conversion was unsuccessful from out wide.

Scotland 0 – 12 Canada

The visitors open the scoring

Canada get the first points on the board as flanker Lizzie Gibson touches down under the posts. The conversion is successful and Canada take an early 0-7 lead.

Scotland 0 – 7 Canada

We're underway

The anthems are done and we’re underway at Hive Stadium.

15:52

Today's opposition Canada

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 finalists Canada stand in Scotland’s way today.

The match is the first of three home Tests for Scotland in the revamped WXV competition. Scotland will also welcome New Zealand and Australia to Hive Stadium this month.

15:08

Your Captain has arrived

Rachel Malcolm has arrived at Hive Stadium ahead of today’s opener against Canada. The stalwart Scotland captain will lead the side once more from blindside flanker.

15:04

Kick-off approaching in opening Vodafone Scotland WXV Series fixture

Scotland Women are ready to get their Vodafone Scotland WXV Series campaign underway today against Canada at Hive Stadium.

Dave Butcher’s side features Rhea Clarke making her first Scotland start, while Evie Gallagher returns to the starting XV for the first time this year. Kick-off is at 4.10pm.

The first of three major Tests at Hive Stadium in this inaugural year of the new Vodafone Scotland WXV Series. This is part of the all-new WXV Global Series presented by Mitsubishi Electric that sees the top 12 teams in the world competing home-and-away over two seasons around the September/October international window.

Scotland have played Canada several times, including at four Rugby World Cups (1994, 2002, 2010 and 2025). The last time they met in Scotland was at Scotstoun in 2018, when the visitors won narrowly 25-28. Ranked 3^rd in the world, Canada beat New Zealand, Australia and Scotland on their way to the final of the 2025 Rugby World Cup where they lost to eventual Champions England. Canada travel to Europe to play England and France as well as Scotland – see their squad for the XV Global Series.

Hive Stadium

Hive Stadium sits next door to Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Located to the west of Edinburgh the Murrayfield campus is well served by public transport, with its own tram stop in addition to a number of bus stops serviced by several routes. The Murrayfield campus is also only a 30-minute walk from the city’s west end. You can find out everything you need to know in the Matchday Information section of this website.

Key Timings

The Global WXV Series

Find out more about this new tournament at the official website and watch the video below.

Getting to Hive Stadium

Please note: The lift at the Murrayfield tram stop is currently out of order.
Where is Hive Stadium located?

Hive Stadium is located at 42 Saughtonhall Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 5QY, right next to the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.
Travelling 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.
Travelling 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).
Travelling 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.
Travelling 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]
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