Scotland U20

26 - 45

Full Time

France U20

France U20 vs Scotland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Reuben Keane has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Conversion

Gabin Kretchmann has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France U20 is finished off by Timeo Frier

77'

Spellbinding play by Ruben Pargade is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Pargade bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Adrien Drault took full advantage.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Calum Jessop getting some game time.

73'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry Clark being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Jake Dalziel has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Jackson Rennie scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Widdowson took full advantage.

71'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hamish MacArthur getting some game time.

70'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Adam McKenzie being replaced.

70'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Archie Appleby getting some game time.

70'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Dan Halkon being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Gabin Kretchmann has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Adrien Drault

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Adrien Drault took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Yanis Basse.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Timeo Frier took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Scotland U20 supporters go wild as Jake Dalziel successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Scotland U20 leads to a try for Campbell Waugh

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Campbell Waugh goes through the gap.

65'

Jake Dalziel sets up the try.

65'

France U20 sub Nathan Llaveria comes onto the field.

63'

Baptiste Tilloles departs for France U20.

63'

Scotland U20 sub Jackson Rennie comes onto the field.

63'

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty departs for Scotland U20.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Joachim Senga Kouo goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Joachim Senga Kouo goes through the gap.

61'

France U20 sub Nils Punti comes onto the field.

60'

Tana Keletaona departs for France U20.

60'

France U20 sub Gabin Kretchmann comes onto the field.

60'

Luka Keletaona departs for France U20.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake Dalziel kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Scotland U20 will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Harvey Preston comes on.

53'

Joe Roberts comes off.

53'

Lucas Andjisseramatchi comes on.

53'

Marceau Marzullo comes off.

53'

Ruben Pargade comes on.

53'

Mael Turpin comes off.

53'

What a run here by Jamie McAughtrie as they get over the gainline!

50'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Yanis Basse getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gabin Garault being replaced.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Timeo Frier getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Rasal being replaced.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jamie McAughtrie getting some game time.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harvey Preston being replaced.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Byrd getting some game time.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alfie Blackett being replaced.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Stewart getting some game time.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Oliver McKenna being replaced.

48'

Jake Dalziel has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Joe Roberts dots the ball down from close range.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by France U20 is finished off by Elyjah Ibsaiene, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Marceau Marzullo.

36'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Joachim Senga Kouo being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

France U20 go for goal with Luka Keletaona taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France U20 as Adrien Drault goes over.

34'

Trouble here as Campbell Waugh breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Baptiste Veschambre scores from close range.

28'

Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke comes on.

26'

Samuel Jean Christophe comes off.

26'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France U20 is finished off by Joachim Senga Kouo

24'

Baptiste Tilloles played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melvyn Rates bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

24'

Luka Keletaona has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

What a kick! Tom Leveque takes full advantage to score for France U20.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Leveque took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Bastien Rasal is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Leveque took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Joachim Senga Kouo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Reuben Keane blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland U20 v France U20 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 6th March 2026, 10:15am PST 
  
 Hive Stadium 
  
 Reuben Keane

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

85%

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kretchmann

78'

26 - 45

Frier

77'

26 - 43

Dalziel

26 - 38

73'

Rennie

24 - 38

72'

Kretchmann

70'

19 - 38

Drault

69'

19 - 36

Dalziel

19 - 31

66'

Waugh

17 - 31

65'

Dalziel

12 - 31

56'

McAughtrie

10 - 31

55'

Roberts

5 - 31

47'

Half Time

Keletaona

37'

0 - 31

Ibsaiene

36'

0 - 29

Drault

34'

0 - 24

Keletaona

29'

0 - 19

Veschambre

28'

0 - 17

Keletaona

25'

0 - 12

Senga Kouo

24'

0 - 10

Leveque

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland U20

France U20

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Defence Profile

Scotland U20

France U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

57%

3-6 secs

51%

33%

6+ secs

12%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

54'

62'

74'

80'

Scotland U20

France U20

Scotland U20 vs France U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland U20 face off against France U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 4 on Fri 6th March 2026 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:15 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 20:15 SAST, 07:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 05:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:15 EST in the US.

France U20 won the last encounter but France U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with France U20 in 1st and Scotland U20 in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland U20 vs France U20 Squads

The official squads for Scotland U20 vs France U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.