Wales vs Scotland live: Struggling hosts eye long-awaited Six Nations success in Cardiff

Can Scotland build on their Calcutta Cup triumph? LiveupdatedSportRugbyRugby UnionWales vs Scotland live: Struggling hosts eye long-awaited Six Nations success in CardiffCan Scotland build on their Calcutta Cup triumph?Ciara Fearn, Luke Baker & Harry Latham-CoyleSaturday 21 February 2026 13:30 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover(Getty Images)A struggling Wales welcome a Scotland side with a point to prove to Cardiff as round three of the Six Nations rolls on.The wait for a Welsh win in this competition goes on after heavy defeats to England and France opened what could be a tough campaign for Steve Tandy’s side. There were plenty of empty seats at the Principality Stadium a week ago and though there were some signs of improvement against Les Bleus, another one-sided scoreline showed again where Wales are at.Is there any hope of a first success since 2023 today? Well, Scotland have a wretched record here since the turn of the century, and have historically struggled to back up big wins over England. The nature of their claiming of the Calcutta Cup has fuelled belief, though, that Scotland may challenge for a rare Triple Crown - and maybe, just maybe, more...Follow all of the latest from the Six Nations clash with our live blog below:RecommendedSam Costelow gets fly half chance as Wales include debutant for Scotland clashThe concerning Six Nations trend that Scotland must address against WalesScotland’s Calcutta Cup glory can ignite Six Nations challenge – Sione TuipulotuWales vs Scotland liveWales host Scotland in round three of the Six Nations | Live on the BBC with kick off at 4.40pm GMTSteve Tandy's side have suffered heavy defeats in their last four fixturesScotland have a wretched record in Cardiff but are riding high after Calcutta Cup winWales vs Scotland liveThe long wait for a Wales win in the Six Nations continues as Steve Tandy’s struggling side welcome Scotland to Cardiff. Another heavy defeat to France and empty seats at the Principality Stadium underlined their plight and they face a visiting side today in a buoyant mood after their Calcutta Cup success at Murrayfield.Scottish teams of the past, though, have often failed to back up big wins over England - and they have a wretched recent record in Cardiff, too. Kick off is at 4.40pm GMT.Wales take on Scotland in Cardiff (PA)Harry Latham-Coyle19 February 2026 10:51More aboutWales RugbyScotland RugbyJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next