Women's Six Nations 2018: Scotland to play home games at Scotstoun

Scotstoun Stadium has an artificial surface

Scotland will play their 2018 Women's Six Nations home matches at Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium in February.

The Scots will take on France then England at the ground that also hosts Glasgow Warriors' home games.

Earlier this year, Scotland beat Wales - their first championship win since 2010 - and Italy at Broadwood Stadium.

"We're excited to build on the successes of the last Six Nations and cement our place in the table," said Scotland captain Lisa Martin.

"The squad is under no illusions that the other teams will have gained valuable experience during the recent World Cup campaign, but our series of matches in the run-up to this year's Six Nations, and the work the squad has done over pre-season, will hold us in good stead leading up to our first match in Wales.

"Our two home games against England and France this year will be a massive challenge, but having these games at Scotstoun and knowing the passionate atmosphere that brings with it will boost the squad."

Scotland open the tournament away to Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on 2 February then face France (10 February) and England (23 February) in Glasgow.

Donnybrook will host Ireland v Scotland on 11 March and Shade Munro's side complete their campaign at the Stadio Plebiscito in Padua against Italy on 18 March.

Munro said: "We have been building well towards the Six Nations so to get confirmation on the challenge we face really focuses the squad.

"We made great strides last year and we're keen to kick on from some good results and training in the autumn and improve our game even further."

Scotland lost heavily to England in this year's Women's Six Nations