Late Francesca McGhie try earns Scotland dramatic victory in Edinburgh
Ireland twice drew level in second half before McGhie wins the match with the game's last play
Tries from Lana Skeldon and Emma Orr gave Scotland half-time lead despite Ireland dominating after Amee-Leigh Costigan's early try
Bryan Easson's Scotland finish with two wins and move into fourth in the standings
Ireland secure third place thanks to losing bonus point
Live Reporting
Mark Strange
Thank you for joining us!published at 16:45 BST 26 April 2025
16:45 BST 26 April 2025
FT: Scotland 26-19 Ireland
What a dramatic ending to their 2025 Women's Six Nations campaigns for Scotland and Ireland as the hosts secure the victory with the last play of the game.
An incredible effort from Scotland, but Ireland will surely feel that they left points out there.
You can read Andy Burke's match report here, and don't forget you can follow along with the small matter of the Grand Slam decider between England and France too.
From here, though, thanks for joining us for that pulsating game of rugby! Take care and and goodbye for now!
Bryan Easson on bouncing back after last week's loss: "I think we've had a couple of difficult performances during the Six Nations but we did a review last week after the England game and as soon as the game was finished, we drew a line under it.
"As soon as we got off the flight last week, it was all about this week.
What a match in Edinburgh and what a finish! Scotland ensure that they will not receive the dreaded Wooden Spoon with a bonus point win and, while Ireland will still finish third with a losing bonus point, they will be disappointed as they certainly left points out there.
Scotland on the attack midway inside the Irish half and it is a penalty to the hosts. It is within kicking range but their kicker Helen Nelson is still in the bin so Lisa Thompson knocks it into the corner.
The clock is almost in the red. This is for the match!
Converted Try Scotland 19-19 Irelandpublished at 16:15 BST 26 April 2025
16:15 BST 26 April 2025
Emily Lane (con O'Brien)
The pressure finally tells as Ireland breach the home defence. It is the replacement scrum half Emily Lane who jinks over from close range and Dannah O'Brien adds the extras.
We are level again with seven to go at The Hive! We'll have a dramatic finish here in Edinburgh!
The scrums are getting a little messy here. Scotland are struggling to keep an even footing and Ireland, perhaps sensing the dominance, are too eager to engage and need to be careful not to be penalised for that.
Rugby is a game of inches and that piece of play proves it! A chip over the top is caught by Helen Wilson. Her momentum takes her towards the side line but the touch judge concludes that she went over the line.
Replays show just how close it was before she threw the ball back in. Ireland will look to take advantage as both sides change their entire front rows at one go!
Lloyd48', Yellow card at 48 minutesScott 58', substituted for Scott at 58 minutes
Number
13
13, Orr
Orr
Number
12
12, Thomson
Thomson
Number
11
11, McGhie
McGhie
Number
10
10, Nelson
Nelson69', Yellow card at 69 minutes
Number
9
9, Brebner-Holden
Brebner-Holden
Number
1
1, Bartlett
BartlettYoung 45', substituted for Young at 45 minutes
Number
2
2, Skeldon
SkeldonMartin 63', substituted for Martin at 63 minutes
Number
3
3, Clarke
ClarkePoolman 63', substituted for Poolman at 63 minutes
Number
4
4, Konkel
Konkel
Number
5
5, Bonar
Bonar
Number
6
6, Malcolm
Malcolm
Number
7
7, McLachlan
McLachlan
Number
8
8, Gallagher
Gallagher
Substitutes
home team, Scotland
Number
16
16, Martin
Martin
Number
17
17, Young
Young
Number
18
18, Poolman
Poolman
Number
19
19, Boyd
Boyd
Number
20
20, Bell
Bell
Number
21
21, Clarke
Clarke
Number
22
22, Wills
Wills
Number
23
23, Scott
Scott
away team, Ireland
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Corey
Corey
Number
14
14, Kinlan
KinlanFlood 46', substituted for Flood at 46 minutes
Number
13
13, Dalton
Dalton
Number
12
12, Breen
BreenHiggins 38', substituted for Higgins at 38 minutes
Number
11
11, Costigan
Costigan
Number
10
10, O'Brien
O'Brien
Number
9
9, Scuffil-McCabe
Scuffil-McCabeLane 63', substituted for Lane at 63 minutes
Number
1
1, O'Dowd
O'DowdMcGrath 8', substituted for McGrath at 8 minutesO'Dowd 17', substituted for O'Dowd at 17 minutesMcGrath 63', substituted for McGrath at 63 minutes
Number
2
2, Jones
JonesMoloney 63', substituted for Moloney at 63 minutes
Number
3
3, Djougang
DjougangHaney 63', substituted for Haney at 63 minutes
Number
4
4, Campbell
Campbell
Number
5
5, Tuite
Tuite
Number
6
6, Wall
WallBoles 17', substituted for Boles at 17 minutes
Number
7
7, McMahon
McMahonClohessy 21', substituted for Clohessy at 21 minutes
Lloyd48', Yellow card at 48 minutesScott 58', substituted for Scott at 58 minutes
Number
13
13, Orr
Orr
Number
12
12, Thomson
Thomson
Number
11
11, McGhie
McGhie
Number
10
10, Nelson
Nelson69', Yellow card at 69 minutes
Number
9
9, Brebner-Holden
Brebner-Holden
Number
1
1, Bartlett
BartlettYoung 45', substituted for Young at 45 minutes
Number
2
2, Skeldon
SkeldonMartin 63', substituted for Martin at 63 minutes
Number
3
3, Clarke
ClarkePoolman 63', substituted for Poolman at 63 minutes
Number
4
4, Konkel
Konkel
Number
5
5, Bonar
Bonar
Number
6
6, Malcolm
Malcolm
Number
7
7, McLachlan
McLachlan
Number
8
8, Gallagher
Gallagher
Substitutes
Number
16
16, Martin
Martin
Number
17
17, Young
Young
Number
18
18, Poolman
Poolman
Number
19
19, Boyd
Boyd
Number
20
20, Bell
Bell
Number
21
21, Clarke
Clarke
Number
22
22, Wills
Wills
Number
23
23, Scott
Scott
away team, Ireland
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Corey
Corey
Number
14
14, Kinlan
KinlanFlood 46', substituted for Flood at 46 minutes
Number
13
13, Dalton
Dalton
Number
12
12, Breen
BreenHiggins 38', substituted for Higgins at 38 minutes
Number
11
11, Costigan
Costigan
Number
10
10, O'Brien
O'Brien
Number
9
9, Scuffil-McCabe
Scuffil-McCabeLane 63', substituted for Lane at 63 minutes
Number
1
1, O'Dowd
O'DowdMcGrath 8', substituted for McGrath at 8 minutesO'Dowd 17', substituted for O'Dowd at 17 minutesMcGrath 63', substituted for McGrath at 63 minutes
Number
2
2, Jones
JonesMoloney 63', substituted for Moloney at 63 minutes
Number
3
3, Djougang
DjougangHaney 63', substituted for Haney at 63 minutes
Number
4
4, Campbell
Campbell
Number
5
5, Tuite
Tuite
Number
6
6, Wall
WallBoles 17', substituted for Boles at 17 minutes
Number
7
7, McMahon
McMahonClohessy 21', substituted for Clohessy at 21 minutes