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Scotland Defeat Wales 24-19 in Women’s Six Nations Opener

11 April, 2026.Sports.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Scotland beat Wales 24-19 in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.
Chloe Rollie scored Scotland's opening try.
Lucia Scott added a third try for Scotland.

Scotland Defeats Wales

Scotland began their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 24-19 victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium.

“Wales (12) 19 Tries: Jones, Tuipulotu, Williams Cons: Bevan 2 Scotland (10) 24 Tries: Rollie, Campbell, Scott Cons: Nelson 3 Pen: Nelson Scotland began a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations”

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Chloe Rollie opened the scoring for Scotland, but Wales responded immediately through Kelsey Jones.

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Sisilia Tuipulotu then crossed for Wales, though Bevan's conversion hit the post.

Scotland retook the lead early in the second half when Shona Campbell pounced on a loose kick.

After Bryonie King was sent to the sin bin, Lucia Scott added a third try.

Wales captain Kate Williams pulled one back in the final 10 minutes, but a late line-out error proved costly.

Sin Bins and Momentum Shifts

Leah Bartlett was sent to the sin bin on her 50th appearance for Scotland.

Bryonie King received a yellow card in the second half.

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Wales capitalized during Bartlett's absence, with Tuipulotu scoring.

Scotland's third try was described as the pick of the bunch.

Wales threw everything at Scotland in the final minutes.

A fumbled line-out in the dying moments allowed Scotland to clinch victory.

Signs of Improvement for Wales

Wales showed signs of improvement from their World Cup performance.

“A battling performance full of clinical finishing saw Scotland start their 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign with a 24-19 win away to Wales”