Scotland v New Zealand

Pre-match Live updates Match report

80'

Full-time: Scotland 14- 66 New Zealand

A tough day for Scotland against the Black Ferns. Scotland fought hard throughout but New Zealand showed why they are simply one of the best teams in the world.

80'

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand finish in style with a final try scored by Alena Saili.

Scotland 14 – 66 New Zealand

71'

Substitutions

Adelle Ferrie replaces Holland Bogan for Scotland.

New Zealand also make a change with Liana Mikaele-Tu’U replacing Maiakawanakaulani Roos.

64'

Substitutions

More substitutions here at The Hive for both sides. For Scotland, Leah Bartlett replaces Anne Young and for New Zealand, Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Ayai’I Brunt replaces Amy Du Plessis.

The score remains Scotland 14 – 59 New Zealand

60'

Substitutions

Both sides replace their number 9 – Scotland’s Rhea Clarke & Black Fern’s Maia Joseph take to the field.

55'

Substitution for Scotland

Katie Buchanan takes to the field for Rachel Phillips who leaves the field for a HIA.

50'

Substitutions for Scotland

Scotland make more changes. Sutcliffe, Poolman & Ramsay take to the field for Skeldon, Clarke & Rollie.

46'

Substitutions

Sarah Bonar takes to the pitch after a year long injury replacing Emma Wassell.

New Zealand make three changes in the forwards and one in the backline.

46'

Try for New Zealand

Layla Sae scores her second try of the match!

Scotland 14-59 New Zealand

44'

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand continue to dominate early on in the second half. The Black Ferns scrum-half scores the second try of the second half.

Scotland 14- 52 New Zealand

42'

Try: New Zealand

Replacement Amaranti Sititi saunters in for the opening try of the second half which Sorensen-McGee converts

Scotland 14 – 45 New Zealand

41'

The second half gets underway

40'

Half-time: Scotland 14 - 38 New Zealand

Scotland trail at the break to a powerful and dominant New Zealand side.

37'

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand continue their dominance with a second try in the space of two minutes. Scored by number 13, Amy Du Plessis.

Scotland 14 – 38 New Zealand

34'

Try for New Zealand

The crowd are being treated to a first half full of tries. Layla Sae crosses the try line for the visitors.

Scotland 14-31 New Zealand

32'

Try for Scotland

Evie Gallagher crosses the try line for her second try of the match! The crowd are on their feet here at The Hive!

Scotland 14-24 New Zealand

29'

Try for New Zealand

Two tries in the space of three minutes for the visitors. Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a makes a break and passes to Elinor-Plum King who scores New Zealand’s fourth try of the match.

Scotland 7-24 New Zealand

26'

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand respond almost immediately with a try from winger Justine McGregor.

Scotland 7-17 New Zealand

22'

Try for Scotland

Scotland are on the scoreboard! After a positive spell of play, Evie Gallagher crosses the whitewash to score Scotland’s first ever try against the Black Ferns. Helen Nelson successfully converts.

Scotland 7-12 New Zealand

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand continue to pile on the early pressure with a try from Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu

Scotland 0-12 New Zealand

Try New Zealand

Barely a minute on the clock and the Black Ferns are already ahead, the huge tighthead prop barging her way over from 15m out. Not a chance of stopping her. Sorensen-McGee converts and it’s 7-0.

Kick-off at Hive Stadium

We are all go in Edinburgh after a spectacular haka from the visitors that had the 4,000 in attendance in complete silence (until the very deliberate blue fireworks went off straight after!)

Black Ferns’ full-back Braxton Sorensen-McGee gets the game underway with a cheeky grubber kick but Meryl Smith is aware to it and Scotland have the first possession of the match, kicking into New Zealand territory..

16:50

Kick-off 20 minutes away..

Not long to go at Hive Stadium, with Scotland v New Zealand getting going at 5:10pm. Before kick-off, there will of course be a haka from the Black Ferns, which will be the first time they’ve performed the ritualistic challenge in this country.

Dave Butcher has had a tough baptism in the role, the head coach having come in ahead of last week’s loss to Canada. Today will be as tricky, although Butcher will be keen to stress to his side that improvement in performance is the key outcome today before his side tackle Australia next weekend.

16:30

Today's teams

The big story is Ceitidh Ainsworth, the scrum-half who is winning her second Scotland cap this afternoon. She’s in from the off as one of five changes to Dave Butcher’s matchday 23, with the ‘veteran’ – if we’re allowed to say that – Sarah Bonar returning among the replacements.

Scotland: Chloe Rollie (Edinburgh Rugby), Rhona Lloyd (Sale Sharks), Rachel Philipps (Edinburgh), Meryl Smith (Bristol Bears), Shona Campbell (Sale Sharks); Helen Nelson (Trailfinders), Ceitidh Ainsworth (Glasgow Warriors); Anne Young (Glasgow Warriors), Lana Skeldon (Bristol Bears), Elliann Clarke (Glasgow Warriors), Emma Wassell (Trailfinders), Holland Bogan (Glasgow Warriors), Rachel Malcolm, capt (Trailfinders), Eva Donaldson (Sale Sharks), Evie Gallagher (Bristol Bears).

Replacements: Aicha Sutcliffe (Glasgow Warriors), Leah Bartlett (Sale Sharks), Molly Poolman (Edinburgh), Sarah Bonar (Harlequins), Adelle Ferrie (Edinburgh), Rhea Clarke (Glasgow Warriors), Hannah Ramsay (Edinburgh), Katie Buchanan (Exeter Chiefs).

New Zealand: Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Justine McGregor, Amy Du Plessis, Alena Saili, Shyrah Tuilau-Tua’a; Hannah King, Tata Turner; Maddison Robinson, Georgia Ponsonby (captain), Mo’omo’oga Palu, Maama Mo’onia Vaipulu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Layla Sae, Elinor-Plum-King, Mia Anderson.

Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Ngano Tavake, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Liana Mikaele-Tu’U, Amarante Sititi, Maia Joseph, Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Ayai’I Brunt, Maia Davis.

16:20

Black Ferns in town

A very good afternoon to you, and welcome to our coverage of this afternoon’s Vodafone Scotland WXV Series, as Scotland welcome New Zealand to Hive Stadium in Edinburgh.

The Black Ferns have never had the pleasure of facing Scotland away in the women’s game, with all four previous meetings taking place abroad.

Stick with us for team news coming up..

Scotland’s second game in the inaugural Vodafone Scotland WXV Series is against New Zealand, the first time the two have met for four years and the first time in Scotland.

Scotland Women interim Head Coach Dave Butcher has made five changes to his matchday squad to face New Zealand this Saturday. See the Scotland Team HERE. The Black Ferns, currently ranked 2nd in the world, have won the Women’s Rugby World Cup six times, more than any other country. You can see the New Zealand team selected to play Scotland HERE. Tickets for this historic game cost only £23 (adults) £12.50 (U18s/students) and £6.50 (U12s) making it a perfect occasion for the whole family.

Hive Stadium

Hive Stadium sits next door to Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Located to the west of Edinburgh the Murrayfield campus is well served by public transport, with its own tram stop in addition to a number of bus stops serviced by several routes. The Murrayfield campus is also only a 30-minute walk from the city’s west end. You can find out everything you need to know in the Matchday Information section of this website.

The chance to meet the players after the game is what makes a Scotland Women matchday so special

Getting around the stadium

Where is Hive Stadium located?

Hive Stadium is located at 42 Saughtonhall Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 5QY, right next to the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.
Travelling by Public Transport
BY TRAM

Edinburgh Trams runs a fast, frequent service to the entrance of the stadium from locations such as Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston Park and Ride, Edinburgh Gateway and Haymarket. Alight from the Murrayfield Stop.

Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding trams using the ticket vending machines at trams stops or on the Transport for Edinburgh App.

More advice for travelling by tram

BY BUS

There are many bus services that run throughout the city with the following services passing close to the stadium:

Lothian Buses:
- 1, 2, 30 at Westfield Road
- 3, 25, 33, 38 at Gorgie Road
- 12, 26, 31 at Corstorphine Road
Please note, following route changes, the 22 no longer services Westfield Road. Anyone who gets the 22 to the stadium can get off near the old Caledonian Brewery or the Caley Sample Room and walk 15/20 minutes to the stadium.
- Airlink: 100 at Corstorphine Road
- First Bus: 21A, 22, 38, 38A at Corstorphine Road
- Scottish Citylink: 900 at Corstorphine Road
BY TRAIN

There are two main train stations in Edinburgh. The stadium is 20 minutes by tram/train from Edinburgh Waverley and just seven minutes by tram (or a 20 minute walk) from Edinburgh Haymarket.

Edinburgh’s stations are part of the East Coast mainline which links Aberdeen to London. There are also regular trains between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh. More info on trains.

BY AIR

Edinburgh Airport offers direct flights to cities including Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, London, Rome and Paris. The airport is located only six miles to the west of the stadium. Supporters can travel to and from the airport with ease by using public transport, which runs regularly and frequently.
Travelling by Foot

Hive Stadium is approximately a 45-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and 20-minutes from Haymarket. From Princes Street head to Shandwick Place, which leads on to Atholl Place, then onto Haymarket Terrace. Continue and either turn left onto Roseburn Street at the Roseburn Bar (for the East/West Link) or continue and turn left onto Riversdale Crescent at the Murrayfield Bar (for the Ice Rink or Riversdale entrances).
Travelling by Bike

Bicycle parking is available at matches. If you’re arriving at the south of the stadium (e.g. Roseburn Street) you can park your bike at the Murrayfield Tram Stop, and if you’re coming from the north (e.g. from Corstorphine Road, along Riversdale Crescent and over Riversdale Bridge) you can park your bike in the car park area near the North Turnstiles. (Please note, Scottish Rugby takes no responsibility for theft or damage to bikes left at these locations.)
Travelling by Car

There is no parking at the stadium for supporters.

Edinburgh has seven Park & Ride sites in and around the city. The Ingliston Park & Ride would be the most convenient for accessing the stadium. For more information on the Park & Ride services click here.

Please note, that there is no vehicle access to the stadium via Roseburn Crescent.

For details about road closures or other potential works impacting the area around Murrayfield, please click here.

PARKING ENFORCEMENTS IN LOCAL AREA
People driving to the stadium are encouraged to be mindful of residents in the local area. There will be parking enforcements in place ticketing cars parked illegally.

BLUE BADGE PARKING: There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces available for wheelchair and accessible ticket holders. Parking for Blue Badge holders will be in Saughtonhall Car Park on matchday and access is via Saughtonhall Bridge

Blue Badge parking MUST be PRE-BOOKED. To book a space email [email protected]

Tickets

Price
Tickets cost only £23 (adults) £12.50 (U18s/students) and £6.50 (U12s).

Delivery
Tickets for all Scotland games are issued via the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App and will be issued no later than two days before the match. Make sure you have the new, updated version of the app and check your mobile phone number matches the one in your Scottish Rugby ticket account through which you bought your ticket(s).

Match Programme
You can buy the official Vodafone Scotland WXV Series programme from booths at the stadium for just £5. Also available on-line.

At the stadium

There’s a fantastic range of food and drink available around the stadium, including loads of healthy, vegan and vegetarian options as well as all our usual favourites with bars serving drinks beers, wines and soft drinks.

Face painting fun
Available from the two blue containers in the West Fan Village. Come along, get creative, and add a splash of colour to your day!

Get your YETI
YETI tumblers are available to purchase from programme booths in the West Fan Village. (Or you can buy online from YETI UK’s website.)

Dance before kick-off
Get matchday started with Maggie’s Line Dancing, bringing plenty of country fun and energy to Hive Stadium before kick-off!

They’re back!
After their hugely popular performance at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for the Scotland Women v England’s Red Roses game earlier this year, where they delivered a dynamic live performance that had the crowd on its feet and dancing, Unison Anthems are back again by popular demand with their drums and percussion to entertain fans at half-time this Saturday with mixes of the songs we know and love. Get ready for an energetic show!

Welcoming the team to the stadium is one of the most popular parts of a Scotland matchday!

Squads & Players

The Black Ferns come to Hive Stadium after a 28-14 win against France in Lyon last weekend. Head Coach Whitney Hansen took the helm at the tail end of 2025 and his squad selection to take Black Ferns games through to the end of 2026, features notable veterans from the 2021 World Cup winning squad as well as new talent, with five uncapped stars emerging. Find out more about some of their key players here.

The Scotland squad is captained by Rachel Malcolm (the country’s most-capped captain across the men’s or women’s sides) who thrives in the role. “I love being part of this group,” she said ahead of the tournament. “These women inspire me to be a better version of myself and I want to try and inspire them to be the best version of their selves.” Read the interview HERE.