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Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?
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Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?

BBC Sport · May 8, 2026, 6:35 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • SNSImage caption, Scotland were beaten heavily by England in front of a record crowd at Murrayfield
  • If last year's Rugby World Cup represented a new high for Scotland women, it seems now we are seeing the comedown.
  • Reaching the quarter-finals, with superb victories over Wales and Fiji along the way, the Scots achieved everything they set out to do on the biggest stage of all.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

SNSImage caption, Scotland were beaten heavily by England in front of a record crowd at Murrayfield

If last year's Rugby World Cup represented a new high for Scotland women, it seems now we are seeing the comedown.

Reaching the quarter-finals, with superb victories over Wales and Fiji along the way, the Scots achieved everything they set out to do on the biggest stage of all.

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