Scotland vs. New Zealand: All Blacks Win 43–21 at Murrayfield — Nov. 7, 2026 Result

Information checked: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 4:54 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time in Edinburgh (GMT, UTC+00:00; 16:54 UTC). This is a post-match verification of official results and reports, not the article’s original publication timestamp.

Full-time: Scotland 21–43 New Zealand. The All Blacks beat Scotland by 22 points at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 7, in round four of the 2026 Nations Championship. Scotland were within three points at halftime, trailing 21–24, but did not score after the break as New Zealand finished with seven tries. The final result is confirmed by Scottish Rugby’s official match report and the official Nations Championship match center.

Hooker Ewan Ashman scored all three Scottish tries and Finn Russell converted them, but the hosts could not turn a spirited first-half comeback into a historic first win over the All Blacks. New Zealand took control in the second half, with tries from Josh Moorby, Beauden Barrett and replacement Asafo Aumua among the decisive moments. The defeat damages Scotland’s position in the northern hemisphere standings race; the final rankings still depend on the remaining rounds.

Destaques

• Final score: Scotland 21–43 New Zealand; halftime Scotland 21–24 New Zealand.
• Key scorers: Ewan Ashman scored a hat trick for Scotland; New Zealand scored seven tries across the match.
• Venue and kickoff: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00), or 14:10 UTC.
• What comes next: Scotland face Australia and New Zealand face Wales in round five, with Finals Weekend scheduled for November 27–29 in London.

What was the Scotland vs. New Zealand final score?

New Zealand won 43–21. The half-time score was 24–21 to the All Blacks, so the visitors scored 19 unanswered points in the second half. Scotland’s 21 points came from three Ashman tries and three Russell conversions. Scotland’s official report identifies New Zealand’s seven try scorers as Wallace Sititi, Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Beauden Barrett (twice), Josh Moorby and Asafo Aumua.

It was another painful near-miss turned into a clear defeat for Scotland against an opponent they have never beaten in a Test. The official match report explicitly confirms the score; the match should no longer be described as an upcoming fixture or a result that is awaiting confirmation.

How did Scotland vs. New Zealand unfold at Murrayfield?

First half: Ashman hat trick keeps Scotland within reach

Wallace Sititi got New Zealand moving with an early try in the fourth minute. Ashman replied from a Scottish driving maul, and Russell’s conversion briefly put the hosts ahead 7–5. Ethan de Groot and captain Codie Taylor then crossed for the visitors, who led 17–7 after about 20 minutes. Scotland stayed in contention through a second Ashman try, but Beauden Barrett’s first score restored some separation.

Ashman completed his hat trick late in the half, Russell converted, and the home side went to the interval just three points behind at 21–24. New Zealand also had first-half yellow cards shown to Peter Lakai and Sititi. Scotland produced enough attacking pressure to threaten a breakthrough, but a narrow halftime deficit did not decide the contest.

Second half: All Blacks score 19 unanswered points

New Zealand increased pressure at the scrum after halftime. Josh Moorby scored in the 48th minute, followed by a second Beauden Barrett try after Scottish captain Sione Tuipulotu was shown a yellow card. Replacement hooker Asafo Aumua crossed in the 67th minute to take the visitors to their final total. Scotland were held scoreless throughout the second 40 minutes.

The change after the interval was decisive: Scotland’s first-half finishing and energy had kept the match close, but New Zealand secured territory, forced errors and converted opportunities into points. These observations reflect the sequence documented in Scottish Rugby’s official match report; they do not imply any unverified injuries or disciplinary findings.

Why did New Zealand beat Scotland?

The clearest verified difference is the second-half scoring split, 19–0 in favor of the All Blacks. Scotland had already shown they could build pressure through mauls and close-range phases, as Ashman’s three tries demonstrated. Yet New Zealand’s seven tries were spread across its forwards and backs, demonstrating several ways to finish opportunities. Scrum pressure and a Scottish yellow card featured in the second-half sequence before the final two New Zealand scores.

That does not mean one penalty, selection or individual error explains the entire margin. Rugby results reflect multiple phases of possession and defending. The official account supports a narrower conclusion: New Zealand executed more effectively after the break while Scotland could not add to its first-half total.

When and where was Scotland vs. New Zealand played?

The game took place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Scheduled kickoff was 2:10 p.m. Edinburgh Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00), equivalent to 14:10 UTC. Britain had returned to GMT after the October 25 daylight-saving change; it was not on British Summer Time for the match.

The World Rugby match record identifies the date, Murrayfield venue and referee. The official New Zealand team announcement independently gives the 2:10 p.m. Edinburgh kickoff and 3:10 a.m. Sunday viewing time in New Zealand.

Who started for Scotland and New Zealand?

The originally named teams were captained by Scotland center Sione Tuipulotu and New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor. Scotland paired Ben White and Finn Russell in the halfbacks, with Huw Jones outside Tuipulotu. New Zealand selected Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie at halfback, Jordie Barrett in midfield and Beauden Barrett at fullback. The following are the officially announced match-day selections, as documented in the Scotland team announcement and New Zealand team announcement; they should not be mistaken for a minute-by-minute on-field lineup.

Starting XV and announced replacement benches

The match report records that Scotland used its named bench, including Pierre Schoeman, Blair Kinghorn, Max Williamson and Tom Jordan, during the contest. Scotland’s three tries belonged to Ashman despite his being replaced later in the game; New Zealand replacement Asafo Aumua added the visitors’ seventh try.

Who refereed Scotland vs. New Zealand?

Andrew Brace was referee, assisted by Andrea Piardi and Jordan Way. Olly Hodges was the television match official and Marius van der Westhuizen the foul-play review officer. The appointments are recorded by World Rugby match record. Both teams experienced yellow cards during the game, but no additional sanction should be inferred without an official disciplinary report.

What does the 43–21 result mean for the Nations Championship?

This fixture was part of round four of the six-round inaugural Nations Championship, with three rounds staged in July and three in November. The results rank the six northern and six southern teams separately before Finals Weekend. Each team’s ultimate position determines the corresponding opponent from the other hemisphere.

At the end of the first three rounds, World Rugby’s pre-November pool table showed Scotland second in the northern table on 11 points from two wins and one loss. New Zealand were second in the southern table on 15 points, having won all three. Those figures are a pre-November snapshot, not a claim about the latest live standings. This result adds a defeat to Scotland’s round-four record and keeps New Zealand winning in its fourth championship match, but other games and the remaining two rounds determine the final order.

The competition’s Finals Weekend format confirms six cross-hemisphere ranking matches at Allianz Stadium in London on November 27–29, culminating in a first-place versus first-place Grand Final. Scotland’s loss reduces its room for error in the northern standings race; New Zealand strengthens its bid for a high southern seed. Neither outcome fixes a Finals Weekend opponent by itself.

Who do Scotland and New Zealand play next?

Scotland are scheduled to host Australia in Edinburgh on Sunday, November 15, 2026. New Zealand’s round-five fixture is against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The official Nations Championship match center provides the official schedule and results. Both nations then have another round before Finals Weekend, meaning the standings can still change.

For historical context, the All Blacks’ official pre-match release listed 33 earlier Tests between these sides: 31 New Zealand wins and two draws. New Zealand’s win at Murrayfield extends that unbeaten head-to-head record. The result is confirmed; the precise future seedings remain conditional on subsequent matches.

FAQ

Who won Scotland vs. New Zealand on November 7, 2026?

New Zealand won 43–21 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Scottish Rugby and the Nations Championship both confirm the full-time score.

Who scored Scotland’s tries against the All Blacks?

Ewan Ashman scored all three of Scotland’s tries. Finn Russell converted each one, and Scotland finished with 21 points.

What was the halftime score and who is Scotland playing next?

New Zealand led 24–21 at halftime. Scotland’s next scheduled Nations Championship opponent is Australia in Edinburgh on November 15, 2026.