Scotland Stuns Wales in Cardiff
Scotland defeated Wales 26-23 at Principality Stadium in a dramatic Six Nations clash that turned on replacement wing Darcy Graham's decisive try straight from the restart after Wales had drawn level at 20-20. Captain Sione Tuipulotu praised his team's "bottle" and "grit" in securing what he called an "ugly" but valuable away victory in Cardiff, where Scotland has historically struggled. Wales managed a late penalty try but couldn't complete the comeback, leaving their Six Nations campaign winless.
- This victory marked Scotland's fourth consecutive win against Wales, a feat they haven't accomplished in 99 years. - The win allowed Scotland to retain the Doddie Weir Cup, a trophy established in 2018 to honor the late Scottish lock Doddie Weir and raise awareness for Motor Neuron Disease (MND). - Despite the historic rivalry, this win was only Scotland's second in Cardiff in the Six Nations since 2002; the other came in 2024. - The result extended Wales' losing streak in the Six Nations to 14 matches, a run stretching back to their last victory in the tournament in 2023. - Darcy Graham's crucial try for Scotland was his 35th for his country, tying the all-time record. - Before this match, Scotland's 2026 campaign had been a mixed bag, with a narrow 18-15 loss to Italy in Rome followed by a 31-20 victory over England at Murrayfield to reclaim the Calcutta Cup. - The bonus-point victory temporarily placed Scotland at the top of the 2026 Six Nations table with 11 points. - Following this match, Scotland is set to host France at Murrayfield, while Wales will travel to Dublin to face Ireland.
