It’s been over 25 years since Scotland last beat England in women’s rugby, with victories in 1998 and 1999 marking the last high points of this storied rivalry. Back then, attitudes towards the women’s game were dismissive even supportive voices like journalist Jack McLean questioned why girls would choose rugby over traditional pastimes. Scotland’s most capped player, Donna Kennedy, recalls those tight, hard-fought matches against a dominant England side. Despite being underdogs, Scotland showed strength and grit, narrowly winning 8-5 in the 1998 Home Nations and 15-13 in a European Championship play-off. Now, the Scots are eager to reignite that competitive fire and challenge England once again on the rugby field.