Key Points
- Scotland finished fourth in 2025 Six Nations for fifth time in six seasons after losses to Ireland, England and France despite home wins over Italy and Wales.
- Team suffered narrow 16-15 defeat to England at Twickenham and failed to score against 14-man opponents in key matches.
- Autumn campaign featured surrendered 21-0 lead to lose 33-24 against Argentina at home and missed chance to beat New Zealand.
- Recurring issues include mental fragility in big Tests, lack of forward power and set-piece weakness leading to inconsistency.
Edinburgh (Edinburgh Daily News) February 3, 2026 – Scotland’s rugby team faces accusations of being the most unfortunate or biggest bullshi**ers in Six Nations history following repeated near-misses and frustrating defeats in 2025.
The side beat Italy and Wales at home but lost their other three fixtures to Ireland, England and France, finishing fourth again according to Sky Sports reporting.
Why have Scotland repeatedly choked in crucial Six Nations matches?
Scotland dominated Ireland 32-18 at Murrayfield yet lost for an 11th straight Test, while a 16-15 defeat to England at Twickenham left observers questioning how they failed to secure victory.
Their Paris challenge against eventual champions France offered promise but ended in defeat, with the team unable to capitalise on opportunities as detailed in Sky Sports analysis.
As reported by Sky Sports Rugby Union of Sky Sports, Scotland showed inconsistency against top opposition, losing despite comfortable wins over weaker sides.
What went wrong in Scotland’s Autumn internationals?
Scotland let a 21-0 lead slip to lose 33-24 against Argentina at home, drawing boos from Murrayfield fans, while a golden chance to beat New Zealand evaporated in frustration.
How did set-piece weaknesses undermine their attack?
The forwards lacked power at the set-piece, a persistent Achilles heel linking to maddening inconsistency and mental fragility in high-stakes moments, per Sky Sports.
Can Scotland end their title drought in 2026 Six Nations?
Upcoming fixtures include away games against Italy, Wales and Ireland, with home clashes versus England and France at Murrayfield, as confirmed by Scottish Rugby and Six Nations schedules.
Gregor Townsend’s charges prepare for the championship starting February 7 in Rome, seeking to overcome patterns of extinguished hope and costly missed chances.
