Match Report – Wales 23-26 Scotland

Michael Cantillon

sports journalist

Kyle Steyn, Finn Russell, Darcy Graham and George Turner scored as Scotland came from 17-5 down to beat Wales at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium to deny the hosts a first Six Nations win since 2023. Scotland were behind for the entire Test with five minutes to play.

Last update: February 21, 2020 6:33 PM

Darcy Graham scored the decisive try as Scotland came from behind to beat Wales in Cardiff.

Darcy Graham scored the decisive try as Scotland came from behind to beat Wales in Cardiff.

Scotland came late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory in three years, going ahead with five minutes to play en route to a 26-23 victory in Cardiff.

Wales’ first-half performance improved significantly, leading 17-5 thanks to tries from Rhys Carre and Josh Adams, but they came under much greater pressure in the second half.

Finn Russell, Darcy Graham and George Turner scored Scotland’s second-half try following Kyle Steyn’s effort in the top of the 40th as Gregor Townsend’s attack fought back for a vital win.

Wales – Tries: Curry (10), Adams (19). Cons: Costelow (10,20). Penn: Costelow (31,48), Evans (58).

Scotland – Tries: Steyn (14), Russell (54), Graham (58), Turner (75). Cons: Russell (55,59,75).

What’s next?

Wales face Ireland in the fourth round of the Six Nations on Friday 6 March at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (8.10pm kick-off).

Wales Six Nations 2026 Schedule

Saturday, February 7th England 48-7 Wales
Sunday February 15th Wales 12-54 France
Sunday, February 22nd Wales 23-26 Scotland
Friday March 6th Ireland v Wales 8:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 14th Wales v Italy 4:40 PM

Scotland play France at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield on Saturday March 7 (2.10pm kick-off).

Scotland Six Nations 2026 Schedule

Saturday, February 7th Italy 18-15 Scotland
Saturday, February 14th Scotland 31-20 England
Saturday, February 21st Wales 23-26 Scotland
Saturday, March 7th Scotland vs France 2:10 PM
Saturday, March 14th Ireland vs Scotland 2:10 PM

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