Linda Djougang is held up over the line by desperate Scottish defence. Ireland broke through thanks to a brilliant run by Brittany Hogan who was ably assisted by Vicky Elmes-Kinlan.
The visitors set up camp under the Scottish posts but the tight head could not ground the ball as they looked to score just before the half-time whistle.
Might Ireland rue not taking the points? Scotland's goal line defence is superb and forces a turnover. After clearing their lines through Helen Nelson, their kick chase is rapid too and they force a knock on.
Scrum down, blue ball between the 22 and 10 but it is now an Ireland free kick for an early engage!
A superb break from Aoife Dalton has the Scottish defence scrambling. She is well hauled back by Chloe Rollie but Ireland move the ball quickly and Dalton's centre partner Enya Breen puts a grubber in behind.
It is just too long for the chasing Dannah O'Brien and rolls the wrong side of the corner flag so will be a 22 dropout for Scotland.
Dalton appeared to roll her ankle in the tackle but is back after some running repairs.
Heather Lockhart Former Scotland prop on BBC Scotland
Excellent throw, excellent jump, excellent execution and a fantastic finish.
Scotland were targeting three home wins, they know they can't do that, but can they psychologically adapt, turn their brains around and go two from three?
Try Scotland 5-7 Irelandpublished at 14:59 BST 26 April 2025
14:59 BST 26 April 2025
Lana Skeldon
Scotland's first meaningful attack yields five points! An excellent turnover from Evie Gallagher puts them on the front foot and Ireland are penalised for an offside at the ruck.
Scotland go for the corner and are rewarded as hooker Lana Skeldon dots down at the back of the maul.
The wind takes Helen Nelson's conversion wide but the hosts are right back in this!
Perhaps some nerves from debutant full-back Aoife Corey as she fumbles a kick into touch.
Some mixed injury news for Ireland, however, as Niamh O'Dowd has passed an HIA and returns but the stretcher has been summoned for Dorothy Wall, who went down off the ball holding her left Achilles. She is sitting up on the cart which is a positive but she is replaced by Claire Boles on 18 minutes.
Converted Try Scotland 0-7 Irelandpublished at 14:42 BST 26 April 2025
14:42 BST 26 April 2025
Amee-Leigh Costigan (con O'Brien)
That was all about Molly Scuffil-McCabe! A scintilating break off the base of the ruck from the Irish scrum half sees her streak away down the left wing.
She offloads to Costigan who has the pace to beat the covering defence and go over. Dannah O'Brien nails a superb touchline conversion to boot!
The ball is looking like a bar of soap there as nobody can keep their hands on it!
After alternate knock ons cancel out an advantage to Scotland. Aoife Dalton can't hang on.
It is a scrum to Scotland and Ireland will have a new loose head in the shape of Sadhbh McGrath as she replaces Niamh O'Dowd. We believe it is an HIA but will keep you posted.
Another excellent kick out of hand from Dannah O'Brien puts Scotland under pressure but a clearance kick isn't held by Vicky Elmes-Kinlan and it is a scrum down on their own 10-metre line for the home side.
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