Scotland U20 return to Hive Stadium

The last time Scotland Men U20 ran out at Hive Stadium, they did so in style, securing a 27–12 victory over Wales U20 in the 2025 U20 Six Nations. It was a night that highlighted the potential of a young squad, blending structured play, physicality, and clinical finishing.

Scoreline and key moments

Scotland crossed the try-line four times, with Freddy Douglas scoring twice, and Nairn Moncrieff and Jack Brown adding the other tries. Conversions came from Matthew Urwin, complemented by a penalty from Isaac Coates. Wales responded through Ioan Emanuel and Harri Thomas, but Scotland maintained their lead throughout.

By half-time, Scotland were ahead 19–7, having weathered an early storm and applied sustained pressure through set-pieces and structured phases. It finished 27–12, securing a bonus-point win and leaving Hive Stadium with a strong performance to build on.

Disciplinary issues reduced Wales to 13 players during the match, and Scotland capitalised with effective territorial control and multiple attacking phases inside the opposition 22. The Scottish defence remained disciplined and organised, limiting Welsh line breaks and ensuring the home side stayed in control.

Significance of the win

This victory marked Scotland U20’s first Six Nations win at home since 2023, a landmark result in a competition that has often been challenging for the side. The Hive crowd, over 5,400 strong, witnessed a confident display of attacking rugby combined with physical forward work.

Looking Ahead – England U20, Friday 13 February

After that performance at Hive Stadium, Scotland U20 now turn their attention to England U20 on Friday, 13 February. The team will need that same level of support from the Hive crowd to help drive momentum and energy on the pitch.

As Seb Stephen reflected after the Wales win, “The home games can be impacted so much by how many supporters are there for the home nation. The win against Wales last year at the Hive was made so much better by how many supporters were there to celebrate it with us.”

Jack Brown added: “The backing we had in our Six Nations games last year was class, especially the home games. When the crowd really got behind us, we could feel the momentum shift. The win against Wales last year, that night it was honestly electric. The momentum and uplift we got from the crowd being on our side definitely got us across the line, and it really meant a lot to us.”