Gwen Crabb was sent to the sin-bin for a high challenge on Elliann Clarke and shortly after the Wales lock rejoined the fray, Scotland extended their lead through Gallagher in the 64th minute. Orr added more gloss to the scoreline two minutes from time, with Nelson adding a fourth conversion to give Scotland a flying start.

A Francesca McGhie hat trick of tries led Scotland's 38-8 demolition of Wales in their make-or-break Women's Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday. Both Six Nations sides were under immense pressure to win.

Wales Women made a disastrous start to the Rugby World Cup as they suffered a heavy 38-8 defeat to Scotland Women in Salford.