Pre-match Live updates

80'

Full-time: Scotland 21 - 43 New Zealand

New Zealand see out the final stages of this one and were in control for most of the second half.

The visitors’ dominating attack – particularly in the second period – proved too much for Scotland and they came away comfortable victors.

Scotland now look ahead to the next Nations Championship fixture against Australia at Scottish Gas Murrayfield next weekend.

67'

Try for New Zealand

Another sublime attacking line from the visitors as Asafo Aumua gets up steam to score their seventh try of the afternoon.

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand

62'

Scotland ring the changes

Sione Tuipulotu bides his time before returning to the action.

George Horne, Tom Jordan and Josh Bayliss come on to the pitch for Matt Fagerson, Ben White and Finn Russell.

Tom Jordan will slot in at ten.

50'

Try for New Zealand

More excellent attack from the All Blacks as they cut through Scotland’s depleted defence. Beauden Barrett finds himself in space and crosses the line easily.

Damian McKenzie adds the additional points, after he missed his previous attempt.

Scotland 21-36 New Zealand

49'

Yellow card for Scotland

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu is shown a yellow for repeated infringements throughout the team.

48'

Try for New Zealand

New Zealand open the scoring for the second half. They opt to scrum a penalty inside Scotland’s five metres before getting the ball to Josh Moorby who has a simple finish in the corner.

Scotland 21-29 New Zealand

40'

Half-time: Scotland 21 - 24 New Zealand

That half absolutely flew in, it was end-to-end stuff with both sides’ attacking mindset on full display.

Ewan Ashman is the hat-trick hero of the first half and it’s close at the break.

37'

Try for Scotland!

It’s that man again! With the visitors down a man, Ewan Ashman scores his third and Finn Russell’s kick brings Scotland back within three points.

Scotland 21-24 New Zealand

34'

Yellow card for New Zealand

Wallace Sititi sees yellow just as Peter Lakai returns to the game, so the visitors remain at 14.

30'

Try for New Zealand

The pace of this game is unrelenting. Beauden Barrett scores for the visitors taking a perfect line and sliding over in the corner.

Damian McKenzie is accurate with his kick.

Scotland 14-24 New Zealand

25'

Try for Scotland!

Ewan Ashman scores his second! The hooker takes up a great line to get through with a couple of All Blacks hanging on to him.

Scotland were moving the ball at real speed there and Ashman is carrying well.

Finn Russell slots the kick to get the hosts right back in it.

Scotland 14-17 New Zealand

22'

Yellow card for New Zealand

Peter Lakai sees yellow for a series of infringements. The visitors will be down a man.

19'

Try for New Zealand

With the penalty count racking up for Scotland, the opposition capitalise and dot down through Codie Taylor.

Scotland 7-17 New Zealand

15'

Try for New Zealand

The visitors breach Scotland’s defence with a quickly taken tap penalty. Ethan de Groot powers through as the Scotland players are scrambling.

Damian McKenzie kicks over the conversion.

Scotland 7-12 New Zealand

Try for Scotland!

Scotland hit straight back. An excellent Kyle Rowe 50:22 sticks the ball deep into All Blacks territory.

Scott Cummings gets up to claim the line-out before Ewan Ashman crashes through the defence to score following patience at the maul.

Finn Russell adds the extras from the kicking tee.

Scotland 7-5 New Zealand

Try for New Zealand

The All Blacks kick for touch following a Scotland offside, they claim the lineout and touch down in the corner through Wallace Sititi.

Scotland 0-5 New Zealand

Kick-off

We’re underway. New Zealand have performed the Haka under the smoke of the pyrotechnics and kicked us off.

13:45

“Fully Loaded”

New Zealand assistant coach Mike Blair said this week that the All Blacks would arrive at Scottish Gas Murrayfield “fully loaded”, and they certainly have, with plenty of experience in their line-up.

New Zealand: 15. Beauden Barrett, 14. Will Jordan, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 12. Jordie Barrett, 11. Josh Moorby, 10. Damian McKenzie, 9. Cam Roigard; 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor CAPTAIN, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Peter Lakai, 8. Wallace Sititi.

Replacements: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. George Bower, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Christian Lio-Willie, 20. Anton Segner, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23. Rieko Ioane.

13:15

Current standings

As we head into this second tranche of Nations Championship fixtures, both sides are well placed.

Scotland sit third in the Northern Hemisphere table, while New Zealand are second in the Southern Hemisphere standings.

Today’s kick-off is 2.10pm.

13:09

Your Scotland team

It’s an experienced Scotland side for today’s showdown, with captain Sione Tuipulotu leading the team. Ten Glasgow Warriors feature in the starting XV, including the back three of Kyle Rowe, Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie.

Scotland: 15. Kyle Rowe, 14. Kyle Steyn, 13. Huw Jones, 12. Sione Tuipulotu CAPTAIN, 11. Jamie Dobie, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben White; 1. Rory Sutherland, 2. Ewan Ashman, 3. Zander Fagerson, 4. Gregor Brown, 5. Scott Cummings, 6. Matt Fagerson, 7. Rory Darge, 8. Jack Dempsey.

Replacements: 16. Gregor Hiddleston, 17. Pierre Schoeman, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Max Williamson, 20. Josh Bayliss, 21. George Horne, 22. Tom Jordan, 23. Blair Kinghorn.

11:42

The big one

A very good morning and welcome to Scottish Gas Murrayfield for one of the biggest fixtures of the rugby calendar. The fabled All Blacks are in town, with Scotland chasing a first-ever victory over New Zealand.

Thirty-three Tests, 121 years and Scotland haven’t recorded a win. Gregor Townsend’s side will be looking to change that with the All Blacks every bit as keen to protect their remarkable record.

It’s the first of three home Nations Championship fixtures for Scotland over consecutive weekends.

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Matchday Activities

Get ready for matchday! From live music and refreshing pints to hot coffees and exclusive sponsor experiences, there’s plenty happening around Scottish Gas Murrayfield before kick-off. Browse these slides to see what’s in store.

West Fan Village

Vodafone Stage

Enjoy a packed day of entertainment over on the Vodafone Stage in the West Fan Village. Come along for three live Nation's Championship matches on the big screen, Q&As from your Scotland team as well Commonwealth gold medalist and world recrod holder Josh Kerr, live music performances from Jordyn Kelly and Andrew Wilson, live games and merchandise giveaways with Callum Gallacher plus much more!

West Roadway

Arnold Clark Lead the Legends

Make sure you get to Scotland's team arrival starting in the South and continuing down the West Roadway to see Tom Stoltman driving an Arnold Clark car that will lead our team bus into the stadium.

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East Stand

The Famous Grouse Clubhouse - Where Good Times Gather

Drop in for signature whisky cocktails and settle into an incredible atmosphere, with a live DJ spinning tunes throughout the day to build the ultimate pre- and post-match vibe. Catch all the big moments on screen with live game streaming and full commentary, strike a pose at our photo spots for a chance to win prizes, and explore The Famous Gallery!

West Stand

Tennent's Up and Under

Over in our sports bar, Tennent’s Up & Under, located at the South-West Corner of the stadium. Enjoy a full draught lineup Pre & Post Game, a Q&A with players at 1:20pm and live music.

North Stand

Guinness Corner

Come to The Guinness Corner to watch live games on the big screen, listen to a DJ set and enjoy a pint of Guinness. Plus, be in to win epic prizes when you pick up your free Guinness scratch card.

West Fan Village

Thistle and Harp Bar

Enjoy a pint of the black stuff, live music nearby and live rugby on the big screen, at the Guinness Harp and Thistle bar, located in the West Fan Village.

West Fan Village

Arnold Clark Legends Lounge

If you’re an Arnold Clark Rewards member, you and up to three guests can enjoy free access to the Legends Lounge in the West Fan Village. It’s the perfect place to soak up the pre- and post-match atmosphere, with a fully serviced bar, live music, a pre-match Q&A with players and special guests, and giveaways. Keep an eye out for the Arnold Clark Street Team, who will be handing out merch around the stadium!

East and North Stand

Macron Store Pop Up

Stop by the Macron store at the stadium to pick up anything from our leisure and travel wear to your Scotland home and away kit. Don't worry about queues - we have two new and improved Macron marquees in the East and North stand areas!

01 General Admission sold out All Hospitality Packages

Match tickets for the Nations Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday 7 November are officially sold out, but there’s still a way to be there on the day. Hospitality packages are still available, offering the chance to experience the fixture in style. Whether you want to book a room exclusively for you and your friends/guests, or host a table in a shared suite, there’s something to suit every need and budget. Find out more about the range of hospitality packages available now.

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02 Premium outdoor space with a dedicated champagne bar and street food bites. Terrace 22

Terrace 22 is a premium pre-match space within the stadium grounds, created for those who want to enjoy the build-up in comfort without bar queues or crowding. Enjoy a dedicated champagne bar and street food bites and soak up the atmosphere before heading to your seat.

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03 The perfect social setting for hospitality both pre – and post – game. The Clubhouse

The Clubhouse brings Scottish club rugby to life, showcasing memorabilia from clubs across the country, and is designed as a vibrant gastro-sports bar, With a mix of booth and standalone seating, it offers informal, social setting for hospitality both pre – and post – game.

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Recent Scotland results against New Zealand

The first of Scotland’s home games in November is against the All Blacks. Ranked number two in the world, New Zealand were runners-up in the Rugby World Cup 2023 (losing by a single point to South Africa in the final) and returned to Scottish Gas Murrayfield in 2025 for the first time in three years. Last year’s epic saw Scotland fight back from being 0-17 down at half-time to level the scores going into the last quarter, only for a couple of moments of brilliance from substitute Damian McKenzie to give the All Blacks the win.

08/11/2025	Scotland	17	25	New Zealand	L
13/11/2022	Scotland	23	31	New Zealand	L
18/11/2017	Scotland	17	22	New Zealand	L
15/11/2014	Scotland	16	24	New Zealand	L
11/11/2012	Scotland	22	51	New Zealand	L

13 November 2022

Scotland 23 – 31 New Zealand

The last time the All Blacks came to Scottish Gas Murrayfield was another close affair. Having found themselves 0-14 down after only seven minutes, Scotland stormed back scoring 17 unanswered points to lead at half-time, and were 23-14 up going into the last quarter. As the match report on this website says, another one that got away!

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12 November 1983

Scotland 25 - 25 New Zealand

The closest Scotland have come to beating the All Blacks. With the score at 21-25 Scotland winger Jim Pollock scored a try in very last minute taking the game to 25-25 (a try was only worth four points in those days). The difficult touchline conversion from Peter Dods missed the target by a whisker. This was the Scotland team that went on to win its first Five Nations Grand Slam for 59 years the following Spring. You can watch some rare footage below (there was a strike at the BBC that day so the match was never broadcast live in the UK.)

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16 December 1972

Scotland 9 - 14 New Zealand

Another close game against Ian Kirkpatrick's All Blacks and a Scotland team packed with now famous names: Ian McLauchlan, Sandy Carmichael, Gordon Brown, Peter Brown and, winning their first caps, Andy Irvine and Ian McGeechan. Navigate to the next slide to read more about Andy Irvine's debut, taken from Bill McLaren’s article in the 1978 Scotland v New Zealand match programme.

16 December 1972

Andy Irvine's Amazing Debut

“May I take that full-back of yours back to Llanelli with me?” That was Carwyn James talking after the Scotland v New Zealand match at Murrayfield on 16 December 1972. The famous coach of the history-making 1971 Lions was referring to Andrew Irvine. It was in that 1972 New Zealand match that he gained his first cap, as did Ian McGeechan. It was the brilliance of Irvine’s debut performance that had Carwyn James extolling his virtues. He recognised right away that here was a player with not only inordinately high skill levels but a spirit of adventure and a highly developed instinct for what was on. It was some debut for the 21 year-old. He hit the international scene like a stray meteorite. Apart from missing a couple of left-foot touches, he caught everything, the second of his huge penalty goals cut the New Zealand lead to 10-9 with ten minutes to go and, as one report had it, “he simply lit up Murrayfield with his electric running.”