Scotland 21-43 New Zealand Match at Murrayfield
Scotland remain winless against New Zealand in 121 years of contests as the All Blacks proved too strong to record a 43-21 Nations Championship victory at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s side entered the pitch at full strength on November 7, 2026. Instead, the visitors scored seven tries in the Scottish capital, stretching Scotland’s winless run against New Zealand to 34 Tests since the fixture first began in 1905.
The opening forty minutes delivered an intense contest. Wallace Sititi opened the scoring for the All Blacks in the fourth minute following a close-range lineout. Scotland responded swiftly when Ewan Ashman touched down from a rolling maul, with Finn Russell converting to give the hosts a 12-7 lead. Ethan de Groot and Codie Taylor added further scores for the visitors before Peter Lakai received a yellow card for repeated infringements. Ashman crossed the whitewash for his second try following brilliant work by Rory Darge and Sione Tuipulotu. Beauden Barrett sliced through for New Zealand before Sititi was sent to the sin-bin. Just before halftime, Ashman completed his hat-trick off another devastating lineout maul, making him only the fifth player ever to score a hat-trick against New Zealand, leaving the score at 24-21 to the visitors at the break.
Ashy making the boys proud 👏 Ewan Ashman gets Scotland on the board. pic.twitter.com/k7xkLL4BF3
Second-Half Dominance by the All Blacks
The intensity vanished for the hosts after the restart. Once restored to their full fifteen players, the All Blacks seized control of the scoreboard with a flurry of scores. Josh Moorby crossed early in the second half following a scrum and a skip pass from Jordie Barrett. Sione Tuipulotu was sent to the sin-bin in the 51st minute for multiple team infringements, and Beauden Barrett capitalized by finishing his second try of the match. Damian McKenzie added the extras to push the score to 36-21. Substitute Asafo Aumua landed try number seven in the 68th minute, punishing dismal Scottish defending at a lineout to seal a 43-21 victory and a 19-0 second-half shutout.
Upcoming Fixtures for Scotland and New Zealand
Scotland next face Australia in their second Nations Championship Test of the autumn at Murrayfield on Sunday, November 15, with a 3.10pm kick-off. They also face Japan on Saturday, November 21. Meanwhile, New Zealand travel to face Wales in Cardiff for their next Test on Saturday, November 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Murrayfield Clash
Who scored a hat-trick for Scotland against New Zealand?
Edinburgh hooker Ewan Ashman scored three tries, becoming only the fifth player in history to record a hat-trick against the All Blacks.
How long has Scotland’s winless streak against New Zealand lasted?
Scotland have failed to defeat New Zealand across 34 meetings since the teams first played each other in 1905.
When do Scotland play next in the Nations Championship?
Scotland host Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for their second autumn Test.
Who referee the Murrayfield fixture?
Andrew Brace of Ireland officiated the match, supported by assistant referees Andrea Piardi and Jordan Way, with Marius van der Westhuizen serving as FPRO.
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