Wales 23-26 Scotland

Wales v Scotland Match Reports

Scotland staged a second-half comeback to beat a much-improved Wales 26-23 at the Principality Stadium. Wales produced a confident first-half display, with tries from Rhys Carre and Josh Adams, while Kyle Steyn replied for Scotland. Despite being reduced to 14 men for a spell, the hosts held a rare 17-5 lead at half-time. After the break, Sam Costelow added a penalty to extend Wales’ advantage. Finn Russell scored a try in the 55th minute following sustained Scottish pressure. Replacement Jarrod Evans responded with a penalty for Wales, but Scotland hit back immediately as Darcy Graham crossed straight from the restart. Wales entered the final quarter with a four-point lead, but George Turner’s late try and Russell’s conversion turned the match on its head. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Scotland keep Triple Crown hopes alive with dramatic victory over Wales
• BBC: Scotland battle back for Six Nations win over Wales
• Guardian: Russell inspires Scotland to thrilling Six Nations comeback win against Wales
• Telegraph: Scotland avoid huge upset with late winning try against Wales
• Sky Sports: Gregor Townsend's men deny hosts of first Six Nations victory since 2023 with late victory in Cardiff
• WRU: Scots break Welsh hearts at the death after magnificent battle
• Scottish Rugby: Match Report: Wales 23-26 Scotland