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Scotland Women

Scotland players celebrate at full time during a TikTok Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at the DAM Health Stadium, on April 29, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland now reaping rewards of greater squad depth, says Easson

Scotland's Rachel Malcolm scores a second half try during the win over Ireland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women thrill record crowd with bonus point win over Ireland

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson embraces Rachel Malcolm after the Women's Six Nations win over Italy last weekend. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women team to play Ireland: Record crowd can make all difference

Christine Belisle and Lana Skeldon celebrate Scotland's win over Italy.

Scotland Women's relief after ending winless streak against Italy

Caroline Weir is looking to build further momentum at Hampden Park tomorrow night (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland star on Costa Rica clash and captaincy role alongside 'best friend'

Here are four things we learnt from Scotland Women's win over Australia on Friday (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Scotland reaction: The kids are alright, two Sam Kerr's, venue complaint

The new Scotland strip marking the 150th anniversary of the national team. Picture: Scottish FA

New Scotland strip: How much does it cost? JD Sports discount code

Martin Haag has joined the Scotland Women coaching set-up.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-England international Martin Haag joins Scotland Women coaching team

Scotland's Caroline Weir looks dejected while Republic of Ireland celebrate making it 1-0 at Hampden.

Tears and despair - Scotland Women fall at final World Cup hurdle

Wales celebrate their last-ditch Pool A win over Scotland at the World Cup.

Heartbreak for Scotland Women as they lose opening World Cup match

Scotland's Lisa Evans (L) and Caroline Weir celebrate at full time after the 1-0 win over Austria. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland Women have 'a different belief' ahead of World Cup clash with Ireland

Scotland's Abi Harrison celebrates after making it 1-0 during a FIFA Women's World Cup playoff match between Scotland and Austria at Hampden Park, on October 06, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland Women one match away from World Cup after gritty win over Austria

Lisa Evans during an SWNT Training Session at the Oriam, on October 03, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland go into World Cup play-off with real, true and some painful memories

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie was among six different goalscorers in the 6-0 win over Faroe Islands. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland head for World Cup play-off on a high after hammering Faroe Islands

Scotland will once against open their TikTok Six Nations campaign against England.

TikTok Six Nations: Scotland to open against England as fixtures revealed

A number of players from the Scotland Women's squad responded to the Offside Line's article on social media.

Scotland Women players distance themselves from comments on Easson

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 17: Scotland’s Siobhan Cattigan during the anthems before the Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at Scotstoun Stadium, on April 17, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

SRU release further statement after harrowing interview with Cattigan family

Sports minister Maree Todd meets up with members of the Scotland squad, Sarah Law, Christine Belisle, Rachel Malcolm and Mairi McDonald, as they mark 100 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women get £144,352 boost from Scottish Government

Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa. (Photo by Lukasz Skwiot / SNS Group)

Scotland Women secure World Cup play-off: 'We can't miss the opportunity'

Contracts will be awarded to a minimum of 30 Scotland players. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Contracts for 30 Scotland Women and two new semi-pro teams to be launched

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm, centre, flanked by Sarah Law and Leah Bartlett. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

£500,000 funding boost for Scotland Women ahead of Rugby World Cup

Abortion services haev come under the spotlight. Picture: Getty Images

Women forced to have abortions in London due to ‘shameful’ lack of Scottish care

Women who went through abortions have told how "inescapable" and "damaging" anti-abortions protests in Scotland are (Photo: Shutterstock).

Women who underwent abortions "traumatised" by protests

Spain were too strong for Scotland at Hampden, with Jenifer Hermoso scoring twice for the visitors.

How Scotland Women lost out to Spain as hopes of automatic World Cup qualificati...

Scotland Women play Spain at Hampden next week.

SFA responds to Scotland Women players' tweets over ticketing

Scotland No 8 Jade Konkel was winning her 50th cap.

Konkel: Scotland can take positives from scrum

Hannah Smith has returned from suspension and will start Scotland Women's Six Nations opener against England. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland Women name line-up for opener against England

From left: Mint Ventures co-founder and CEO Gillian Fleming, co-founder and chair Lynne Cadenhead, and co-founder and director Carolyn Currie. Picture: contributed.

Funding boost for women-led business angel network to extend reach

Scotland Women will be at the World Cup later this year.

Scintillating Scotland Women qualify for World Cup after crushing Colombia

Jade Konkel, Rachel McLachlan and Sarah Bonar - although the latter will not be available on Friday.

Scotland Women get message from Biffy Clyro ahead of World Cup date with destiny

Lana Skeldon in action for Scotland during an Autumn Test match against Japan at the DAM Health Stadium last November. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland aim to take 'once in a lifetime opportunity' in World Cup shoot-out

From left, Scotland Women's Shona Campbell, Evie Wills and Sarah Law.

Scotland Women looking to inspire a generation by reaching World Cup

Chloe Rollie scored the last-gasp try which saw Scotland reach the Final Qualification Tournament.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland are now just one game away from the Rugby World Cup

Scotland U20s will play England and France at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

New home revealed for Scotland’s Under-20 Six Nations matches

Siobhan Cattigan in action for Stirling County against Stewartry. Tributes have been paid to the forward who has died aged 26. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Mike Blair pays tribute to Siobhan Cattigan as rugby community mourns

It was a chastening night for Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa.

Scotland Women thrashed by Spain as World Cup hopes dented

John Fletcher has worked previously in the England set-up and with Newcastle Falcons.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

SRU appoints John Fletcher to player pathway and coach development role

Martha Thomas (pictured) and Man Utd team mate Kirsty Smith have returned to the Scotland squad after injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Women squad: Man Utd duo return for Ukraine and Spain clashes

Head Coach Bryan Easson during a Scotland Women's rugby training session at the DAM Health Stadium (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Scotland Women name strongest available side to face Japan

Jen Beattie and manager Pedro Martinez Losa during the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Hungary . (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Beattie: Sweden friendly is perfect preparation for Scotland

Rachel Corsie celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Qualifier group B match between Scotland and Hungary at  on October 22, 2021 in Glasgow , United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Corsie salvages win for Scotland against Hungary with last-gasp goal

Rachel McLaughlan during a Scotland womens' national team training session at the Oriam, on September 14, 2021. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers star aiming for second success against Hungary

Scotland's Evie Willis (left) and Eva Donaldson during a training session at the Oriam,.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland Women to play Japan in Edinburgh

Chloe Rollie scored the decisive try.

Amazing finale for Scotland Women as last-gasp try keeps World Cup hopes alive

Helen Nelson drove Scotland on to victory.

How Scotland Women bounced back against Spain to keep World Cup hopes alive

Martha Ellen Thomas is congratulated after scoring Scotland's second goal in the 2-0 win over Hungary in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier in Budapest (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images)

Hungary 0 Scotland 2: New era off to winning start in Women's WC qualifier

Christy Grimshaw.

Why Grimshaw is daring to dream with Scotland as World Cup campaign begins

Scotland Women head coach Bryan Easson has named his starting XV to face Italy (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland Women name side for opening Rugby World Cup qualifier against Italy

Helen Nelson in action for Scotland during the Women's Six Nations match against Italy at Scotstoun in April. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Helen Nelson confident Scotland can take revenge in Italy ‘grudge match’

Scotland continued their fine form with a win over Germany. Pic: Tom Sole

Scotland continue fine World Cup qualification campaign with win over Germany

(Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Wellbeing, women and winning rugby in focus for SRU strategy

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 20: Nicola Docherty (L) and Hannah Godfrey during a Scottish women's training session at the Oriam on October 20, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rangers defender included in Scotland squad for first time

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Caroline Weir (R) celebrates her goal to make it 3-0 Scotland during a UEFA Women's EURO 2021 qualifier between Scotland and Albania at Tynecastle Park on October 23, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland Women confirm friendlies for June

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 01: Scotland manager Steve Clarke is pictured during a Scotland press conference as he announces his squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Russia and San Marino on October 01, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke has named his 26-man squad for Scotland's Euro 2020 campaign

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Erin Cuthbert is mobbed by her teammates after making it 3-0 to Scotland.

Scotland Women discover World Cup 2023 qualifying opponents

Shelley Kerr led Scotland to the World Cup in 2019. Picture: SNS

Kerr exits Scotland Women's manager job

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