Scotland v Australia

Pre-match Live updates Match report

80'

Full-time: Scotland 10 - 30 Australia

It’s finished here and Australia leave victorious.

The two sides were closely matched in the first half, but the visitors had all of the ball in the second and the ten minute period following the break was where the momentum really shifted.

That concludes Scotland’s home fixtures in this Vodafone Scotland WXV Series, they now travel to Australia where the sides will meet again.

76'

Penalty for Australia

Another successful penalty by the Wallaroos’ Samantha Wood keeps the scoreboard ticking over into the final minutes here.

Scotland 10-30 Australia

65'

Penalty for Australia

Australia take the three points and kick over. It’s been all the visitors’ way in the second half.

Scotland 10-27 Australia

58'

Try for Australia

The Wallaroos are over the line again in quick succession and have all the momentum here.

It starts with Desiree Miller who broke through with electric pace out wide before offloading to Kaitlan Leaney.

The ball was gathered at the ruck and given to Faitala Moleka to score and extend the lead.

Scotland 10-24 Australia

55'

Try for Australia

Australia make the most of the player advantage and prop Brianna Hoy collects a flat pass to score under the posts.

It’s successfully converted by Samantha Wood.

Scotland 10-19 Australia

50'

Try for Australia

The visitors go ahead, scrum-half Samantha Wood scores and converts her own try.

Scotland’s Evie Gallagher brought their maul down in the process and she’s sent to the sin bin.

Scotland 10-12 Australia

48'

Substitutions for Scotland

Scotland ring their first changes as back row Eva Donaldson and Leia Brebner-Holden join the action.

41'

Back underway

We’re back out for the second half and Australia put Scotland under some early pressure.

It’s a big half for Scotland in this competition.

40'

Half-time: Scotland 10 - 5 Australia

Scotland go in to the break on top and look much improved from last week’s performance.

Evie G opened the scoring in a closely contested battle.

36'

Penalty for Scotland

Scotland get back on top and Helen Nelson kicks over Hive Stadium’s burnt orange posts to add three points.

Scotland 10-5 Australia

34'

Try for Australia

The visitors get on the board, good hands sees the ball fly to winger Desiree Miller.

She touches down out wide to get them back into it.

Scotland 7-5 Australia

22'

Meryl's kicking boots

Scotland are on top and centre Meryl Smith has brought her kicking boots, she’s just put an excellent nudge deep into the visitors’ territory.

15'

Try for Scotland!

Scotland are aggressive off a penalty as Meryl Smith kicks to within Australia’s 5m line, they move the ball through the phases and Evie Gallagher smashes through underneath the posts.

It’s the in-form Gallagher’s fourth try in this Vodafone Scotland WXV Series.

Helen Nelson converts to put Scotland further ahead.

Scotland 7-0 Australia

Back-and-forth opening

A frenetic opening eight minutes sees possession changes hands time again. Both teams have attacking chances, with Australia kicking into space behind the home defence before Scotland attack through centres Meryl Smith and Evie Wills.

We're underway at Hive Stadium

The visitors get us going here, as Australia kick-off away from Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium and it’s collected by Scotland.

16:01

Kick-off approaching

The teams are here and we’re not far from kick-off at 4.10pm – live on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer.

14:52

Enter the Wallaroos

Australia are today’s opponents for the final stop of their northern hemisphere tour, and they arrive at Hive Stadium with plenty of momentum.

The Wallaroos have already gone toe-to-toe with England and France, and sit one place below Scotland in the world rankings.

14:44

One last dance at the Hive

It’s Scotland’s third and final home game of the Vodafone Scotland WXV Series, following tough outings against Canada and New Zealand.

Today is the final chance to play in front of the Hive crowd before Scotland follow the Wallaroos down under to play them twice on Australian soil.

14:37

Four fresh faces for today

There are four changes to Scotland’s starting XV this afternoon, with Hannah Ramsay, Sarah Bonar, Evie Wills and Rachel McLachlan all coming into the side to face Australia.

Wills and McLachlan are back in the matchday squad, while Ramsay makes her second start for Scotland.

Get your tickets for this Vodafone Scotland WXV Series match against Australia here!

Despite meeting at three Rugby World Cups (1998, 2002, 2021) and in the previous WXV tournament, this is the first time these two teams have played each other in Scotland.

This is the last of the three major Tests at Hive Stadium in this inaugural year of the new WXV Global Series, the new tournament that sees the top 12 teams in the world competing home-and-away over two seasons around the September/October international window. The last time they met was in the 2024 WXV2 Final in Cape Town, when the Wallaroos edged out reigning champions Scotland 31-22 in an eight-try thriller. Find out more about the new global tournament below.

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.

See some of the many things for fans to do at the game!

Facepainting

Support the team in Scotland colours

SSPDT_All_Girls_Pipe_Band_Practice_at_Murrayfield

Pipes and drums

Thirty talented musicians selected from across Scotland for SSPDT's first-ever All-Girls Pipe Band

Programme

Grab a limited edition programme to mark the special occasion

Signing sessions

Get the ultimate souvenir and meet the players for autographs

Team arrival

Be there to welcome the team off the bus and create the ultimate atmoshphere

Mascot

Meet Lochie live and grab a selfie

Watch incredible rugby

See your Scotland team take to the pitch and put it all on the line!

Getting to Hive Stadium

Please note: The lift at the Murrayfield tram stop is currently out of order.
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
Scottish Citylink

The inaugural Vodafone Scotland WXV Series comes to Hive Stadium this September with Scotland Women facing off against the world’s best and Citylink are offering fans 20% discount to Edinburgh and Murrayfield (nearest stop) on match days, the day before and day after! Simply enter the relevant discount code at checkout:

Scotland V Australia Women 26th September: SRGBY20EDINAU

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. Supporters arriving at the East/West Link will be advised to park their bikes at the tram stop. Those arriving via Gate D will be able to park their bikes in Saughton Hall Car Park.

Please note, Scottish Rugby takes no responsibility for theft or damage to bikes left at this location.
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]
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