Scotland Women

36 - 10

Full Time

Ireland Women

Ireland Women vs Scotland Women

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Commentary

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

83'

Scotland go for goal with Helen Nelson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland is finished off by Chloe Rollie

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chloe Rollie bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

81'

Emma Orr sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chloe Rollie bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

80'

Clara Nielson comes on.

76'

Neve Jones comes off.

76'

Kathryn Buggy comes on.

76'

Linda Djougang comes off.

76'

Beth Blacklock comes on.

76'

Meryl Smith comes off.

76'

Liz Musgrove comes on.

76'

Francesca McGhie comes off.

76'

Elliann Clarke comes on.

76'

Christine Belisle comes off.

76'

Jodie Rettie comes on.

76'

Lana Skeldon comes off.

76'

Anne Young comes on.

76'

Leah Bartlett comes off.

76'

Conversion

Helen Nelson has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Rachel Malcolm scores the try from close range.

74'

Caity Mattinson played a key part in that try.

74'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Eilidh Sinclair getting some game time.

71'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Rachel McLachlan being replaced.

71'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Eva Donaldson getting some game time.

71'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Louise McMillan being replaced.

71'

Ireland make a substitution with Meabh Deely coming on.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Aoife Doyle coming off.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Sadhbh McGrath coming on.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Christy Haney coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Scotland supporters go wild as Helen Nelson successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Francesca McGhie

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Francesca McGhie goes through the gap.

65'

Rachel McLachlan sets up the try.

65'

Ireland sub Hannah O'Connor comes onto the field.

64'

Brittany Hogan departs for Ireland.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jade Konkel-Roberts goes through the gap.

59'

Ailsa Hughes comes on for Ireland.

58'

Molly Scuffil-McCabe leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Helen Nelson kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Leah Bartlett from scoring as they record the try for Scotland.

56'

What a run here by Meryl Smith as they get over the gainline!

56'

Caity Mattinson comes on for Scotland.

56'

Mairi McDonald leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dannah O’Brien kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nichola Fryday from scoring as they record the try for Ireland.

53'

That's a great try assist by Molly Scuffil-McCabe.

53'

Anna McGann comes on.

50'

Vicky Anne Irwin comes off.

50'

Helen Nelson will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Lana Skeldon 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.

41'

Scotland go for goal with Helen Nelson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Scotland as Meryl Smith goes over.

40'

Mairi McDonald played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Mairi McDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Lauren Delany breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vicky Anne Irwin bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louise McMillan bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lauren Delany bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vicky Anne Irwin bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

17'

Ireland make a substitution with Dorothy Wall coming on.

15'

Ireland make a substitution with Grace Moore coming off.

15'

Penalty Goal

Dannah O’Brien kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland Women v Ireland Women 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 29th April 2023, 11:30am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Scotland Women win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

75%

Possession Last 10 min

25%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rollie

36 - 10

81'

Nelson

31 - 10

75'

Malcolm

29 - 10

74'

Nelson

24 - 10

66'

McGhie

22 - 10

65'

Nelson

17 - 10

58'

Bartlett

15 - 10

56'

O’Brien

54'

10 - 10

Fryday

53'

10 - 8

Skeldon

10 - 3

47'

Half Time

Smith

5 - 3

40'

O’Brien

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland Women

Ireland Women

More Less

Defence Profile

Scotland Women

Ireland Women

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

58%

3-6 secs

28%

31%

6+ secs

107

Rucks Won

100

Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland Women face off against Ireland Women in Womens Six Nations Round 5 on Sat 29th April 2023 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 11:30 EST in the US.

Ireland Women won the last encounter but Ireland Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Ireland Women in position 5 and Scotland Women in position 7, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland Women vs Ireland Women Squads

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