Scotland Women 38 - 8 Wales Women

Full time

23 Aug 2025

Stage: Pool B Round 1

Salford City Stadium

Scotland Women vs Wales Women head to head

Scotland Women secured a convincing 38-8 victory over Wales Women in the Women's World Cup match at Salford City Stadium. Francesca McGhie was the star of the match, scoring three tries, showcasing her exceptional pace and finishing ability. Scotland's early dominance was evident as they quickly took a 24-8 lead into halftime, with tries from McGhie and Leia Brebner-Holden, along with a conversion from Helen Nelson. Wales managed to score through Alex Callender but struggled to keep pace with the Scottish attack. In the second half, Scotland continued their assault with further tries from McGhie and Evie Gallagher, both converted by Nelson. The Welsh side faced challenges, including a yellow card for Gwen Crabb, further hampering their efforts. Overall, Scotland's organized play and clinical finishing ensured a convincing win, maintaining their strong record against Wales.

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Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Try

Francesca McGhie · Scotland Women

5 - 0
1'

Substitution

Eva Donaldson on for Emma Wassell · Scotland Women
12'

Try

Alex Callender · Wales Women

5 - 5
14'

Substitution

Emma Wassell on for Eva Donaldson · Scotland Women
17'

Try

Francesca McGhie · Scotland Women

10 - 5
18'

Substitution

Carys Cox on for Courtney Keight · Wales Women
23'

Penalty

Keira Bevan · Wales Women

10 - 8
29'

Substitution

Courtney Keight on for Carys Cox · Wales Women
30'

Try

Leia Brebner-Holden · Scotland Women

15 - 8
31'

Conversion

Helen Nelson · Scotland Women

17 - 8
37'

Substitution

Lisa Cockburn on for Elliann Clarke · Scotland Women
40'

Substitution

Elliann Clarke on for Lisa Cockburn · Scotland Women
Halftime 17 - 8
Second Half
42'

Try

Francesca McGhie · Scotland Women

22 - 8
43'

Conversion

Helen Nelson · Scotland Women

24 - 8
46'

Substitution

Elis Martin on for Lana Skeldon · Scotland Women
46'

Substitution

Abbie Fleming on for Alaw Pyrs · Wales Women
46'

Substitution

Carys Cox on for Hannah Dallavalle · Wales Women
50'

Substitution

Carys Phillips on for Kelsey Jones · Wales Women
50'

Substitution

Maisie Davies on for Donna Rose · Wales Women
50'

Substitution

Sisilia Tuipulotu on for Leia Brebner-Holden · Wales Women
52'

Yellow Card

Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
59'

Substitution

Jade Konkel on for Sarah Bonar · Scotland Women
59'

Substitution

Alex Stewart on for Rachel McLachlan · Scotland Women
60'

Substitution

Seren Lockwood on for Keira Bevan · Wales Women
62'

Yellow Card Complete

Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
63'

Try

Evie Gallagher · Scotland Women

29 - 8
64'

Conversion

Helen Nelson · Scotland Women

31 - 8
64'

Substitution

Molly Wright on for Leah Bartlett · Scotland Women
64'

Substitution

Kayleigh Powell on for Lleucu George · Wales Women
64'

Substitution

Georgia Evans on for Gwen Crabb · Wales Women
67'

Substitution

Beth Blacklock on for Lisa Thomson · Scotland Women
69'

Substitution

Eva Donaldson on for Emma Wassell · Scotland Women
74'

Substitution

Lisa Cockburn on for Elliann Clarke · Scotland Women
77'

Try

Emma Orr · Scotland Women

36 - 8
78'

Conversion

Helen Nelson · Scotland Women

38 - 8
Fulltime 38 - 8

Player ratings

Scotland Women

15 Chloe Rollie 8.0
14 Rhona Lloyd 7.4
13 Emma Orr 7.7
12 Lisa Thomson 7.0
11 Francesca McGhie 10.0
10 Helen Nelson 8.3
9 Leia Brebner-Holden 7.2
1 Leah Bartlett 7.0
2 Lana Skeldon 6.8
3 Elliann Clarke 6.8
4 Emma Wassell 7.0
5 Sarah Bonar 6.7
6 Rachel Malcolm 7.1
7 Rachel McLachlan 6.0
8 Evie Gallagher 8.5
16 Elis Martin 7.6
17 Molly Wright 6.5
18 Lisa Cockburn –
19 Jade Konkel 6.8
20 Eva Donaldson 6.4
21 Alex Stewart 6.4
22 Caity Mattinson –
23 Beth Blacklock 6.7

Wales Women

15 Nel Metcalfe 6.8
14 Jasmine Joyce-Butchers 7.7
13 Hannah Dallavalle 5.9
12 Courtney Keight 6.4
11 Lisa Neumann 6.2
10 Lleucu George 5.8
9 Keira Bevan 6.1
1 Gwenllian Pyrs 6.0
2 Kelsey Jones 6.6
3 Donna Rose 6.8
4 Alaw Pyrs 5.9
5 Gwen Crabb 5.1
6 Kate Williams 6.7
7 Bethan Lewis 5.8
8 Alex Callender 7.9
16 Carys Phillips 6.5
17 Maisie Davies 6.3
18 Sisilia Tuipulotu 6.0
19 Abbie Fleming 5.9
20 Georgia Evans 5.9
21 Seren Lockwood 5.9
22 Kayleigh Powell 5.9
23 Carys Cox 6.4