Scotland women will play their first competitive senior international for world ranking points when they face Wales at Lexton Gnoll in Neath on Sunday 3 August (kick off 1pm). 

Scotland women’s head coach, John Whalley commented: "We’re really looking forward to the chance at testing ourselves against a very good Wales team. We‘ve had a couple of months together now as a group and we are building nicely, we know it will be a tough fixture to go straight into but we want that challenge and we will embrace it.

 "Wales are a top 10 nation with a quality squad and great coaching staff it has the makings of the start of something very special."

The following week, on Sunday 9 August (kick off 2pm) Wales women will face England at the same venue. Last summer, Wales qualified for the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup for the first time and Wales women's head coach Tom Brindle says these matches will form a valuable part of the preparation.

 “I’d like to thank the Wales board for supporting us, as these games are an important part of our long-term plan,” he commented. 

 "Building on last year, it’s crucial that we play games every year to keep progressing and growing as a group and also to continue to inspire and help grow the game over the next decade in Wales.

 "Playing Scotland on their international debut is an honour that we’re all incredibly proud of. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of several firsts in women’s rugby league. As the women’s game continues to thrive and grow, we can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

  Stuart Barrow, England women's head coach, said: “We’re delighted to have an international fixture in Wales this summer. It was important to us to get back together with a short-term focus after Las Vegas as well as continuing to prepare for next year’s World Cup – and we know that Wales will provide passionate and well-coached opposition.”