Field scores Scotland's first international test match try

Leeds Rhinos Women's players Kaiya Glynn and Grace Field made their debuts for Scotland against a Wales Women sice captained by their teammate Bethan Dainton.  The Welsh came out on top, but had to work hard for their win over a Scottish side playing their first ever international match.

The scores were level going into the last few seconds, until Player of the Match Bethan Dainton used her strength to force her way over for the winning try.

Scotland may have been the newcomers but they were the strongest at the start, winning a repeat set and scored the opening try. Grace Field took advantage of a loose ball and pounced to score Scotland's historic first-ever women's rugby league try. Sarah Smart converted.

Wales hit back on 17 minutes after winning a penalty near to goal. It was a good passing move and a chance was created for Lucia Davies to score in the corner. Kathryn Salter's kick from touch was close and only just wide.

Dainton was near to scoring a second but was stopped short in the final tackle of a set.

She did however create Wales' second try with a strong run through the centre. From the next tackle, the ball was worked out to Salter who tried to make the kick a little easier for herself but was still unable to land it.

Scotland were next to have a good opportunity to score. Gordon was nearly over for her second, but the Leigh hooker was stopped short and the chance was lost.

It was Wales who were next to get points on the board. Wales' only debutant Olivia Williams was held up over the line, but from the next tackle, Dani McGifford went over in the corner. Salter's kick was just short.

But Scotland pulled a score back before the break. Demi Fisher kicked a brilliant chip which Sarah Smart caught and grounded. She couldn't convert her own try so Wales went into the break 12-10 up.

Wales were the better side at the start of the second half and nearly increased their lead after two minutes. Dainton did well again to create a chance as she fought off her markers, but Amberley Ruck was just short of the line.

The home side kept up the pressure. A good passing move could have resulted in a try but Salter's final pass, aimed for McGifford, flew into touch. From the next opportunity, Ruck was again stopped, this time ten metres out.

It took until nearly the hour mark before Scotland got any real possession inside Welsh territory after the break. On their first attack, it was brief, as a forward pass was given by referee Rob Apsee. On their next, they were awarded a penalty, then a repeat set from that, then forced Wales into giving away a goal-line drop-out. On their fourth and final set of this hectic few minutes, the ball was lost thanks to more outstanding defending.

So when Scotland again regained the ball and were awarded a penalty in a kickable position, they knew their best chance to get points on the board was a shot at goal and Sarah Smart made no mistake to level the scores.

Both sides were now looking for a winner. With nine minutes to go, Demi Fisher had a go at a field goal but it sailed wide. From the restart, Wales, or rather Dainton, sped upfield, but from the resulting set of passes, the ball went into touch and another chance had gone.

It was Wales' turn to pummel the Scotland defence. Dainton and Amy Price were both held over the line, then Ruck's kick was caught by Sarah Smart.

Finally, it was left to Dainton to get her well-deserved try with Ruck kicking the goal just a minute before the final hooter sounded.