Scotland defeats Wales in Women's Six Nations thriller

Scotland kicked off their 2025 Women's Six Nations campaign with a narrow victory over Wales, edging a tightly contested match that featured dramatic moments including both teams receiving red cards and multiple tries disallowed after TMO reviews. Wales initially led with a try from Carys Phillips, but Scotland responded with a strong performance that included tries from Sarah Bonar, Emma Orr, and Leah Bartlett. Although Wales made a late push with a try from Gwen Prys, they fell short as Scotland secured their third consecutive win against their rivals. Despite the loss, Wales showed promise under new coach Sean Lynn, demonstrating improved play but struggling to finish strong against the experienced Scottish side. The match was characterized by high energy and tactical play, reflecting the potential for growth within the Welsh team. Both teams will look to build on this early performance as the tournament progresses.