Scotland Women

38 - 8

Full Time

Wales Women

Scotland Women vs Wales Women

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Conversion

Helen Nelson has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Scotland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Emma Orr picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emma Orr bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Caity Mattinson is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lisa Neumann bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

75'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Lisa Cockburn getting some game time.

74'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Elliann Clarke being replaced.

74'

Scotland make a substitution with Eva Donaldson coming on.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Emma Wassell coming off.

69'

Scotland make a substitution with Beth Blacklock coming on.

67'

Scotland make a substitution with Lisa Thomson coming off.

67'

Wales sub Georgia Evans comes onto the field.

64'

Gwen Crabb departs for Wales.

64'

Wales sub Kayleigh Powell comes onto the field.

64'

Lleucu George departs for Wales.

64'

Scotland sub Molly Wright comes onto the field.

64'

Leah Bartlett departs for Scotland.

64'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Scotland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Evie Gallagher touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Caity Mattinson is finished off with a try.

63'

Wales sub Seren Lockwood comes onto the field.

60'

Keira Bevan departs for Wales.

60'

Alex Stewart comes on for Scotland.

59'

Rachel McLachlan leaves the field.

59'

Jade Konkel comes on for Scotland.

59'

Sarah Bonar leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Courtney Keight goes through the gap.

58'

Caity Mattinson comes on.

52'

Leia Brebner-Holden comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Gwen Crabb (Wales) is shown a yellow card

51'

What a run here by Helen Nelson as they get over the gainline!

50'

Carys Phillips comes on.

50'

Kelsey Jones comes off.

50'

Sisilia Tuipulotu comes on.

50'

Donna Rose comes off.

50'

Maisie Davies comes on.

50'

Gwenllian Pyrs comes off.

50'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Carys Cox getting some game time.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Hannah Dallavalle being replaced.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Abbie Fleming getting some game time.

46'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Alaw Pyrs being replaced.

46'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Elis Martin getting some game time.

46'

Scotland decide to make a substitution, with Lana Skeldon being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Helen Nelson adds the two points for Scotland.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Francesca McGhie from scoring that try!

42'

Francesca McGhie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Rhona Lloyd played a key part in that try.

42'

Scotland make a substitution with Elliann Clarke coming on.

40'

Scotland make a substitution with Lisa Cockburn coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Scotland sub Lisa Cockburn comes onto the field.

37'

Elliann Clarke departs for Scotland.

37'

Fabulous play by Wales has led to Nel Metcalfe being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Scotland has led to Rhona Lloyd being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Helen Nelson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Leia Brebner-Holden scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Francesca McGhie breaches the defence.

29'

Courtney Keight comes on.

29'

Carys Cox comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Jasmine Joyce-Butchers breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Keira Bevan adds the points for Wales.

23'

Wales make a substitution with Carys Cox coming on.

18'

Wales make a substitution with Courtney Keight coming off.

18'

Helen Nelson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland is finished off by Francesca McGhie

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francesca McGhie bursts through to advance the Scotland attack.

17'

Lisa Thomson sets up the try.

17'

Scotland sub Emma Wassell comes onto the field.

14'

Eva Donaldson departs for Scotland.

14'

Keira Bevan has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Alex Callender places the ball down for the try.

12'

Eva Donaldson comes on.

Emma Wassell comes off.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Helen Nelson as it drops short of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Francesca McGhie

Helen Nelson sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Helen Nelson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Chloe Rollie goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland Women v Wales Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 23rd August 2025, 08:45am CDT 
  
 CorpAcq Stadium 
  
 CBS Sports, Paramount+ 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

Scotland Women win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nelson

38 - 8

78'

Orr

36 - 8

77'

Nelson

31 - 8

64'

Gallagher

29 - 8

63'

Crabb

51'

24 - 8

Nelson

24 - 8

43'

McGhie

22 - 8

42'

Half Time

Nelson

17 - 8

31'

Brebner-Holden

15 - 8

30'

Bevan

23'

10 - 8

McGhie

10 - 5

17'

Callender

12'

5 - 5

McGhie

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland Women

Wales Women

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Defence Profile

Scotland Women

Wales Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

42%

3-6 secs

39%

43%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

76'

81'

Scotland Women

Wales Women

Scotland Women vs Wales Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland Women face off against Wales Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 1 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at CorpAcq Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 15:45 SAST on SuperSport, 01:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:45 EST on CBS Sports, Paramount+ in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Scotland Women sits at 6 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales Women holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Scotland Women in position 6 and Wales Women in position 12 as such Scotland Women are favourites on paper.

Scotland Women vs Wales Women Squads

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