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

9 Apr 2026

As the Guinness Women’s Six Nations approaches, take a look back at the history of the contest between Scotland and its opening opponent, Wales. This data-driven summary tracks the results and key trends from 2016 to 2025.

[PICTURED] Scotland's Rhona Lloyd in action during a Guinness Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Wales at The Hive Stadium.

Overall Head-to-Head (All Time)

  • Total matches played: 39

  • Scotland wins: 19

  • Scotland wins: 20

  • Draws:

Six Nations Results (2016–2025)

  • 2016, Neath: Wales 23–10 Scotland

  • 2017, Cumbernauld: Scotland 15–14 Wales

  • 2018, Colwyn Bay: Wales 18–17 Scotland

  • 2019, Glasgow: Scotland 15–17 Wales

  • 2020, Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2021, Glasgow: Scotland 27–20 Wales

  • 2022, Cardiff: Wales 24–19 Scotland

  • 2023, Edinburgh: Scotland 22–34 Wales

  • 2024, Cardiff: Wales 18–20 Scotland

  • 2025, Edinburgh: Scotland 24–21 Wales

Win-Loss record (2016–2025)

  • Scotland wins: 4

  • Wales wins: 5

  • Draws: 0

Aggregate points and margins (Last 9 Played)

  • Scotland total points: 169

  • Scotland average points per match: 18.8

  • Wales total points: 189

  • Wales average points per match: 21.0

  • Largest Scotland margin: 7 points (27–20, 2021)

  • Largest Wales margin: 13 points (23–10, 2016)

  • Smallest margin: 1 point (Scotland 15–14 Wales, 2017; Wales 18–17 Scotland, 2018)

Home vs Away performance (2016–2025)

In Scotland:

  • Matches played: 5

  • Scotland wins: 3

  • Wales wins: 2

  • Average Scotland score: 20.6

  • Average Wales score: 21.2

In Wales:

  • Matches played: 4

  • Scotland wins: 1

  • Wales wins: 3

  • Average Scotland score: 16.4

  • Average Wales score: 20.8

Historical trends

  • Consecutive Victories: Following the 24-21 win in 2025, Scotland achieved back-to-back Championship victories against Wales for the first time in 20 years.

  • The Cardiff Breakthrough: The 20-18 win in 2024 was Scotland’s first victory on Welsh soil since 2004, marking a significant psychological shift in the rivalry.

  • Tight Finishes: Five of the last nine meetings in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations have been decided by five points or fewer, emphasising how competitive this fixture is.

The most recent meeting

In the last clash between the sides outside of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as Scotland opened their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign in with a commanding six-try victory over Wales at the Salford Community Stadium. This win marked Scotland’s first triumph in the competition since 2010.

The star of the afternoon was winger Francesca McGhie, who crossed for a sensational hat-trick, including a try in the very first minute. Further scores from Leia Brebner-Holden, Evie Gallagher, and Emma Orr ensured the bonus-point win, while the Scottish defensive effort famously denied Wales any second-half points.

Next Scheduled Fixture

  • Date: Saturday 11 April 2026

  • Competition: 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations

  • Venue: Principality Stadium

  • Kick-off time: 4:40pm BST

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