Scotland vs France: Head-to-Head Rugby Statistics (2016–2025)

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 15: Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe in action during a Guinness Six Nations match between France and Scotland at the Stade de France, on March 15, 2025, in Paris, France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Overall Head-to-Head (All Time)

• Total matches played: 104

• France wins: 61

• Scotland wins: 40

• Draws: 3

Six Nations Results (2016–2025)

• 2016, Edinburgh: Scotland 29–18 France

• 2017, Paris: France 22–16 Scotland

• 2018, Edinburgh: Scotland 32–26 France

• 2019, Paris: France 27–10 Scotland

• 2020, Edinburgh: Scotland 28–17 France

• 2021, Paris: France 23–27 Scotland

• 2022, Edinburgh: Scotland 17–36 France

• 2023, Paris: France 32–21 Scotland

• 2024, Edinburgh: Scotland 16–20 France

• 2025, Paris: France 35–16 Scotland

Win-Loss Record (2016–2025)

• Scotland wins: 4

• France wins: 6

• Draws: 0

Aggregate Points and Margins (Last 10 Years)

• Scotland total points: 212

• Scotland average points per match: 21.2

• France total points: 256

• France average points per match: 25.6

• Largest Scotland margin: 11 points (29–18, 2016; 28–17, 2020)

• Largest France margin: 19 points (36–17, 2022; 35–16, 2025)

• Smallest margin: 4 points (Scotland 27–23 France, 2021; Scotland 16–20 France, 2024)

Home vs Away Performance (2016–2025)

In Scotland:

• Matches played: 5

• Scotland wins: 3

• France wins: 2

• Average Scotland score: 24.4

• Average France score: 23.4

In France:

• Matches played: 5

• Scotland wins: 1

• France wins: 4

• Average Scotland score: 18.0

• Average France score: 27.8

Scoring Highlights

• Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland): Scored the decisive last-minute try in the 2021 Paris victory, Scotland’s first win in the French capital since 1999.

• Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France): In the 2025 match, he scored his eighth try of the tournament, setting a new record for the most tries scored by an individual in a single Six Nations campaign.

• Point Consistency: Scotland has scored at least 15 points in 9 out of the last 10 meetings, highlighting the offensive nature of this specific rivalry.

The Auld Alliance Trophy

Since 2018, the match has carried additional significance with the introduction of the Auld Alliance Trophy. This trophy commemorates the rugby players from both nations who lost their lives during the First World War, specifically honoring the captains from the last matches played before the conflict: Scotland’s Eric Milroy and France’s Marcel Burgun.

Auld Alliance Trophy Summary (2018–2025):

• Scotland wins: 3

• France wins: 5

• Current Holders: France (Retained in 2025)

Next Scheduled Fixture

• Date: Saturday 7 March 2026

• Kick-off time: 2:10pm GMT

• Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

• Competition: 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations