[3] The tournament was held as part of preparations for the world cup taking place the following year.

[7][8] In 2015 Scotland played Ireland in the first Celtic Cup which was contested over two matches[9] but became an annual three-team round robin with the addition of Wales in 2016.

They came third in the group table but ended in fourth place after losing a play-off against Ireland.

[13] In April 2019 Scotland defeated Ireland 52–42 in the Celtic Cup to record their first win since 2015.

[14] At the 2021 World Cup Scotland failed to progress from the group stage after losses to the United States, France and Wales.