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

  • 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. Ireland 17-14 Scotland

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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!

  6. try

    Try Ireland 17-14 Scotland

    Nancy McGillivray

    Nancy Gillivray scores a tryInpho

    Ireland come all the way back from 14 points down to take the lead six minutes after the restart. Outside centre Nancy McGillivray takes advantage of a stretched Scottish defence after good work from the pack.

    Dannah O'Brien misses a conversion she probably should have had but Ireland lead!

  7. Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Ireland get over the line but debutant Ivana Kiripati is held up and Scotland can clear their lines. A good start though for Scott Bemand's side.

  8. Kick-off

    Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    We are back under way at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Ireland kick off playing left to right looking to build on their positive end to the first period.

  9. When is the World Cup?

    HT: Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup takes place in England from 22 August to 27 September.

    Ireland face Japan, Spain and holders New Zealand in Pool C.

    Scotland are in Pool B alongside Wales, Fiji and Canada.

    England face the United States in the tournament opener at the Stadium of Light on 22 August.

  10. Deely dots down to narrow gap

    HT: Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Ireland full-back Meabh Deely's fine score leaves just two points between the sides at the break.

    Watch: Meabh Deely scores a try for Ireland

  11. McGrath scores Ireland's first try

    HT: Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Ireland prop Sadhbh McGrath - who will celebrate her 21st birthday during the World Cup - showed good composure on the line to score her side's first try.

    Watch: Sadhbh McGrath gets Ireland's opening try

  12. Half-time

    Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    After a slow start, this game has burst into life. Scotland opened up a lead but the hosts finished on top and have got themselves right back into this one with two late tries.

    An exciting second 40 in Cork awaits!

  13. Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Dannah O'Brien's up-and-under is spilled by Rhona Lloyd and touched by a Scottish player who is offside. Ireland go into the corner and are close to the line...

  14. Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Lindsay Peat
    Former Ireland forward on BBC iPlayer

    This is what we we're expecting from this Ireland team. Phases, quick ball. Eve Higgins coming into the game too. Much more positive.

  15. try

    Converted Try Ireland 12-14 Scotland

    Meabh Deely (con O'Brien)

    A brilliant Ireland try as they get the ball through the hands of Dannah O'Brien, Brittany Hogan and Eve Higgins.

    They put full back Meabh Deely over in the corner with a burst of pace and O'Brien nails the difficult conversion to get Ireland right back in this on the stroke of half-time.

    Meabh Deely scores her tryInpho

  16. Ireland 5-14 Scotland

    Lindsay Peat
    Former Ireland forward on BBC iPlayer

    That's fantastic for a 20-year-old. She didn't panic. She could've put it down earlier and it would've been held up.

  17. Replacement

    Ireland 5-14 Scotland

    Sam Monaghan's afternoon is over but seemingly no concern so it looks more like a time limit for the captain on her long-awaited return. Fiona Tuite replaces her on 37 minutes.

  18. try

    Try Ireland 5-14 Scotland

    Sadhbh McGrath

    The tight head prop barges over after some good phase play from Ireland. Captain Sam Monaghan nearly made a dream return with a try of her own but it is the 20 year-old who dots down.

    Dannah O'Brien's conversion comes back off the post but Ireland are off the mark before the break.

  19. Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    Skeldon is stretchered off and we wish her the very best as Virgin Media Park gives her a standing ovation.

    Back underway with an Ireland five metre scrum with Elis Martin in the middle of the front row.

    Lana Skeldon is stretchered offInpho

  20. Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    The Ireland team are doing some passing waves as the medical team continues to tend to Lana Skedlon.

    There is never a good time for an injury but you feel for her so close to a World Cup.