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. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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!

  8. 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...

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Scotland 0-14 Ireland

    Concern here for Scotland hooker Lana Skeldon as she goes down in some considerable pain.. We wish her well as we have a stoppage with eight minutes until half time.

  17. Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    Hooker Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald wins an excellent turnover at the ruck earning her side a penalty.

    Dannah O'Brien's kick goes into the corner but the throw is not straight and that promising position for Ireland evaporates as quickly as it appeared.

    Dannah O'BrienInpho

  18. Well-worked move puts Scott through

    Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    Lucia Scott breaks through a gap in the Ireland defence to score Scotland's second try.

    Watch: Lucia Scott scores a try for Scotland

  19. Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    Beibhinn Parsons makes an uncharacteristic error as she spills a relatively routine kick. The ball goes out of play so Scotland elect to take the lineout on the halfway line.

  20. Thomson try gives Scotland early lead

    Ireland 0-14 Scotland

    Here is Lisa Thomson's try from earlier.

    Watch: Lisa Thomson gives Scotland early lead