Sam Monaghan earns her first start of the 2026 Women's Six Nations for Ireland against Scotland on Sunday, replacing Dorothy Wall in the sole change from the 33-12 win over Wales. The former co-captain missed the opening game against England with injury and sat on the bench for three matches, but 31st cap will bring her back into the engine room alongside Fiona Tuite.

Ireland sit third in the table, unbeaten at home this campaign, and will face a Scotland side languishing in fifth after losing their past three fixtures. Coach Scott Bemand praised the depth of competition for places, saying genuine selection conversations now drive decisions. A record crowd exceeding 30,000 is expected at the Aviva, with this the first standalone women's rugby match at the venue.

Ellena Perry, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald and Linda Djougang all register their fifth consecutive start, while Brittany Hogan returns after scoring two tries against Wales. The bench features a 5:3 forward-back split, with Vicky Elmes-Kinlan among those targeted for impact off the bench. Ireland head into the final home match chasing an unbeaten run at the Aviva.