Summary

  • Ireland v Scotland, 14:00 BST - watch from 13:50 on this page

  • Lisa Thomson and Lucia Scott score early tries for Scotland

  • Sadhbh McGrath, Meabh Deely and debutant Nancy McGillivray complete Ireland comeback

  • Emma Orr puts Scotland back in front before Niamh O'Dowd scores for Ireland

  • Ireland's first of two warm-ups - they face Canada next week; Scotland lost to Italy in Parma last week

  • World Cup in England begins on 22 August

Live Reporting

Mark Strange

  1. Goodbye from Cork

    FT: Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    So the Six Nations defeat back in April is avenged and Ireland begin their World Cup preparations with a win.

    That will please Scott Bemand who saw his side go 14-0 down in the first half and then 21-17 down midway through the second.

    However, they continued to fight and ended up outscoring their visitors by five tries to three. Only one successful conversion meant it was closer than it should have been but that can be worked on.

    You can read our match report here and we will see you in Belfast next Saturday for the visit of Canada. Thanks for following along this afternoon!

  2. Deirbhile Nics over

    FT: Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird crashes over for the try that seals the deal in Cork.

    Watch: Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird scores a try for Ireland.

  3. Niamh O'Dowd dots down

    FT: Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Ireland replacement prop Niamh O'Dowd goes over to restore Ireland's lead that they would not relinquish again.

    Watch: Niamh O'Dowd scores a try for Ireland

  4. Canada coming to Belfast

    FT: Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    While Scotland have now lost both of their World Cup warm-up games, Ireland have one more contest before their campaign gets underway as they welcome Scotland's Pool B opponents Canada to the Affidea Stadium this day next week (August 9th)

    That will be a 12:00 BST kick-off and is live on BBC Two Northern Ireland.

  5. World Cup fixtures

    FT Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Speaking of that World Cup, Ireland kick their campaign off against Japan on August 24th before taking on the afore-mentioned Spanish a week later on August 31st. Both of those games are at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton.

    They round off their group stage campaign against reigning champions New Zealand in Brighton on September 7th in what they hope will be a battle for top spot in Pool C.

  6. More rugby live on iPlayer

    FT: Ireand 27-21 Scotland

    If you have not quite had your fill of rugby today, England are currently taking on Ireland's World Cup opponents Spain which is also live on the iPlayer right now

  7. Full-time

    Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Five tries and a morale-boosting victory in Cork for Ireland over Scotland. It was a tough battle but Scott Bemond's side come out on top.

  8. Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Lindsay Peat
    Former Ireland forward on BBC iPlayer

    Scotland thought it was going to Neve Jones but Nic a Bhaird goes through the middle and gets her try. Brilliant.

  9. Orr scores Scotland's third

    Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Earlier, Emma Orr broke through to briefly put Scotland back in front.

    Watch: Emma Orr scores a try for Scotland

  10. try

    Try Ireland 27-21 Scotland

    Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird

    Ireland get the maul rumbling off the penalty lineout and, just as it looks as though Neve Jones is about to peel off the back, the maul splinters and Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird crashes over.

    Enya Breen rattles the post again as the uprights have been Ireland's nemesis off the tee today.

    Just under two remaining and Scotland are still within a score here.

  11. Ireland 22-21 Scotland

    Another enormous Irish scrum wins one against the head and Ireland are on the attack inside the Scotland 22.

    They now have a penalty for an offside against Scotland full back-turned-scrum half Chloe Rollie.

  12. Ireland 22-21 Scotland

    Ireland slowly but surely make their way out of their own half and win a penalty on halfway. Enya Breen's penalty makes it to the Scottish 22 but a knock on will surrender possession to Scotland.

  13. try

    Try Ireland 22-21 Scotland

    Niamh O'Dowd

    Strong work from Grace Moore as she is stopped but keeps the ball alive for replacement scrum half Emily Lane.

    She can't quite get over but replacement prop Niamh O'Dowd does and Scotland's lead does not last long. Enya Breen is on kicking duties but, like Dannah O'Brien earlier, she rattles the upright.

  14. try

    Converted Try Ireland 17-21 Scotland

    Emma Orr (con Thomson)

    Scotland retake the lead thanks to a marvellous break by centre Emma Orr. She spots a gap in the Irish line in broken play and takes full advantage going under the posts from all of 40 metres.

    Lisa Thomson knocks over the simple extras to extend the visitors' lead to four points.

  15. Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Eve Higgins makes a burst in the midfield that puts Scotland on the back foot. Dannah O'Brien nudges a kick in behind but Lucia Scott does well to recover and wins her side a penalty.

  16. Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    The penalty is overturned as Niamh O'Dowd is adjudged to have neck rolled Evie Gallagher at the ruck.

  17. Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Ireland continue to batter the Scottish line after Brittany Hogan makes a powerful carry. Grace Moore is inches from the line but can't touch down.

    Ireland tap and go from five metres now from a penalty.

  18. Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Another scrum penalty for Ireland as the new front row has dominated since entering the field.

    Ireland ask for another scrum as they look to assert their dominance. Just over five metres from the line.

  19. McGillivray marks Ireland debut in style

    Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Centre Nancy McGillivray marks her debut in style to complete Ireland's comeback.

    Watch: Nancy McGillviray scores a try for Ireland

  20. Replacement

    Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Ireland replace the entire front row as Neve Jones, Niamh O'Dowd and Linda Djougang are on for Siobhan McCarthy, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald and Sadbh McGrath.

    The new front row immediately wins a scrum penalty!