Summary

  • 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

  1. try

    Converted Try Scotland 19-12 Irelandpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 26 April

    Rachel McLachlan (con Nelson)

    Some wonderful phase play from Scotland off the lineout which culminates in a beautiful offload out the back of the hand of Chloe Rollie.

    That puts openside Rachel McLachlan over in the corner and Helen Nelson nails a brilliant touchline conversion to open the Scotland lead to seven points with an hour on the clock.

  2. Postpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-12 Ireland

    Excellent work from Scotland hooker Lana Skeldon as she wins a turnover penalty. The kick puts the hosts almost up to the Irish 22 on the left.

  3. Postpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-12 Ireland

    Ireland look to take advantage of the extra space and they make ground through a break by Brittany Hogan.

    However, as they try to go wide right, the final pass can't connect and it will be a Scotland lineout midway inside their own half.

    Brittany HoganImage source, Inpho
  4. Postpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-12 Ireland

    Heather Lockhart
    Former Scotland prop on BBC Scotland

    There was head contact there, and it'll go to review, but I think there might be some mitigation.

    Certainly it was a try on the angle we were given.

  5. Sin-binpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-12 Ireland

    To add insult to injury, Rhona Lloyd has been sin-binned for a head on head tackle on Amee-Leigh Costigan. Lloyd is actually already off for an HIA meaning they cannot replace her!

  6. try

    Try Scotland 12-12 Irelandpublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 26 April

    Linda Djougang

    It is indeed third time lucky for the Ireland tight head! A break from second row Ruth Campbell gets Ireland on the front foot and they go through their phases before Djougang gets her try having been held up twice in the first half.

    It's a rare miss off the tee from Dannah O'Brien meaning we are level ten minutes into the second half.

  7. Try reviewpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Quite incredibly, Linda Djougang is held up over the line for the third time today! However, the TMO will have a look at the grounding...

    Linda DjougangImage source, Inpho
  8. Replacementpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    A change at loose head for Scotland as Anne Young replaces Leah Bartlett. Stacey Flood also comes on the wing for Vicky Elmes-Kinlan for Ireland.

    Meanwhile, Evie Gallagher doesn't roll away at the ruck which allows Ireland to send a kick into touch between the 10 metre line and 22.

  9. Postpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Some miscommunication at the back from Ireland as Vicky Elmes-Kinlan spills the ball after colliding with Aoife Corey.

    A very new two thirds of the Irish back three with the former making her first start and the latter her full debut. It means a Scottish scrum in the Irish half.

  10. Postpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Ireland are continuing to knock on the door but are penalised at the ruck 10 metres from the Scottish line. That allows Helen Nelson to clear her lines.

  11. Kick-offpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Back underway at The Hive as Ireland kick off playing right to left.

  12. Postpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 26 April

    HT: Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Lisa Martin
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Scotland

    It's been really nervy for both teams, there's a lot on the line.

    Scotland are looking to redeem themselves and Ireland are looking to cement third place.

    A lot of handling inaccuracies that you just don't expect from either of these teams.

  13. Postpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 26 April

    HT: Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Lisa Martin
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Scotland

    Emma Orr, who we said at the start was going to be a real impact player, has shown exactly why she's one to talk about.

    There was a lot of sustained pressure on the Scotland line, a lot of the Ireland power game, but defensively Scotland really stood up and managed to hold up Linda Djougang twice.

  14. Bolt from the bluepublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 26 April

    HT: Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Andy Burke
    BBC Sport Scotland at Hive Stadium

    What a remarkable end to the first-half.

    Ireland were banging at the door and it looked only a matter of time before they broke through, but that intercept from Sarah Bonar (how many second row interceptions do you see?) flipped everything.

    Scotland did really well to keep their composure and it was a terrific finish from Emma Orr.

  15. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 26 April

    HT: Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Heather Lockhart
    Former Scotland prop on BBC Scotland

    Absolutely huge try for Scotland and a real show of their desire to get this win today.

    HT: Scotland 12-7 IrelandImage source, BBC Sport
    Image caption,

    HT: Scotland 12-7 Ireland

  16. Half-timepublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 12-7 Ireland

    Ireland dominated the ball and came close to adding to their lead near the end of the half. However, that late stunner from Scotland means they lead at the interval.

  17. try

    Converted Try Scotland 12-7 Irelandpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 26 April

    Emma Orr (con Nelson)

    Wow! Scotland bite back right on the half-time whistle. An interception and kick ahead from second row Sarah Bonar was desperately recovered right on her own line from HIA replacement Eve Higgins.

    The clock was in the red but Dannah O'Brien chose to put distance on her kick and misses touch. Scotland run it back and Emma Orr spots a gap to get over. Helen Nelson adds the extras to put the hosts ahead at half-time.

  18. Postpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 5-7 Ireland

    Heather Lockhart
    Former Scotland prop on BBC Scotland

    These little moments are so important at international level.

    Lisa Thomson making amends there and she's really got the bit between her teeth.

  19. No trypublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 5-7 Ireland

    Linda Djougang is held up again! Lisa Thomson atones for her indiscretion as she gets between the ball and the turf over the line.

  20. Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 26 April

    Scotland 5-7 Ireland

    A reprieve for Ireland as the TMO spots a push off the ball by Lisa Thomson on her opposite number 12 Enya Breen.

    Ireland put the ball into the corner for a five-metre lineout. Breen will become the latest in a green shirt to exit for an HIA.