Scotland qualify for Rugby World Cup 2025

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 12: Anne Young of Scotland celebrates scoring her team's third try with teammates during the WXV 2 2024 match between Australia v Scotland at Athlone Sports Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Rynners - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

This marks Scotland’s seventh appearance at a Rugby World Cup since it was established in 1991 and is the first time they have appeared at back-to-back World Cups since 2006 and 2010. The Scots now join New Zealand, England, Canada, France, Australia, Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, Japan, USA, and Fiji – who previously qualified via regional tournaments.

The final teams to have qualified, on completion of WXV 2 and WXV 3 are: Italy, Wales, Spain and Samoa.

Scotland missed out on retaining the WXV 2 title after losing out to Australia in the final round of the competition, narrowly defeated 31-22 in an eight-try thriller in Cape Town.

Scotland had won their two other tournament games over Italy and Japan, with the Scots recording their first ever shut-out against the Italians (0-19).

All eyes will now turn to the Rugby World Cup draw, which will be held at the BBC’s Broadcasting House and broadcast live on The One Show, one of the UK’s most-watched primetime programmes, airing from 6pm BST on Thursday 17 October.

This marks a key milestone for the tournament, set to be the largest sporting event in England in 2025. For those outside the UK, the draw will be streamed live at 6.20pm BST on RugbyPass TV.

Following the draw, the match schedule will be released on Tuesday 22 October.

2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations

Scotland Women will return to action in the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, hosting Wales, Italy and Ireland at Hive Stadium.

Don’t miss out on the action – buy your tickets now! https://scottishrugby.org/scotland-women-season2425/

Three-Match Package

You can secure your seat(s) at Hive Stadium for all three Guinness Women’s Six Nations games against Wales, Italy and Ireland through the three-match package. The adult packages come with a 10% discount on the individual match tickets, with the U12 package (booking fee only) available with a paying adult.

Individual Match Tickets

Individual match tickets are available in three categories for adults, students, U18s and free U12s (with booking fee).

In round one, Scotland will host Wales at Hive Stadium on Saturday 22 March, kick-off 4.45pm (GMT). Scotland recently hosted Wales in the Vodafone Series, coming away with a 40-14 victory. Scotland have recorded back-to-back wins against Wales for the first time since 2005.

In round two, Saturday 27 March, Scotland travel to France to face Les Bleus. This game will kick off at 1pm (GMT).

Scotland return to the Hive in round three, hosting Italy, on Sunday 13 April. Kick-off is at 3pm (GMT). Scotland emerged victorious over Italy at WXV 2 this year, recording their first ever shut out against them (0-19).

Round four will see Scotland back on the road, traveling to face the Red Roses. This game will take place on Saturday 19 April and kicks off at 4.45pm (GMT).

Scotland will kick off Super Saturday, the final round of the competition, hosting Ireland. This game will take place on Saturday 26 April, kicking off at 12.15pm (GMT).