MANCHESTER – Scotland took a big step towards the quarterfinals with an impressive 38-8 victory over Wales in their opening match of Pool B at the Salford Community Stadium on Saturday.
Story of the match
Francesca McGhie, the pick of Scotland’s exciting backline, scored a try at the start of each half, the second – after a brilliant step and pass from fellow wing Rhona Lloyd – completing her hat-trick as well as securing a four-try bonus point that could prove vital in a competitive-looking pool.
Further second-half tries from Evie Gallagher and Emma Orr confirmed Scotland’s dominance.
Wales, who ran Scotland close in a high-scoring thriller during the 2025 Women’s Six Nations Championship, enjoyed dominance in the scrum, but too many handling errors and a faltering lineout cost them.
Their only try came through captain Alex Callender in the first half off the back of a driving maul.