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Scotland v New Zealand

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026

Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Kick-off: 2:10pm

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK) and VMTV (ROI)

Scotland will face New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 7th November, during the fourth round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

In their most recent encounter, Scotland mounted a valiant fightback but ultimately fell short as the All Blacks claimed a 25-17 victory during the 2025 autumn series.

Overall, Scotland and New Zealand have met 33 times since their first Test in 1905. The All Blacks remain unbeaten in this fixture, winning 31 matches and drawing two.

Scotland v New Zealand - Autumn International Tickets

Tickets for the Scotland v New Zealand match went on general sale on Friday 5th June, priced from £85 (Cat 4) to £160 (Cat 1) plus fees. Check the Scottish Rugby Online Ticket Centre website (powered by Ticketmaster) for further information.

Scotland v New Zealand - Team News

Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie

Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie are wing starters for Scotland against New Zealand

5th November 2026

Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie have been handed starting places on the wing for Scotland’s Nations Championship encounter with New Zealand.

Scotland v New Zealand - Recent History

Damian McKenzie scored a crucial try for New Zealand against Scotland during 2025 Autumn Internationals

Scotland fightback not enough as New Zealand run out winners at Murrayfield

8th November 2025

Scotland’s search for a first-ever win over New Zealand continues after their spirited second-half fightback ultimately proved fruitless in a 25-17 defeat at Murrayfield.

Jamie Ritchie in action for Scotland v New Zealand during 2022 Autumn Internationals

New Zealand produce late fightback to overcome Scotland at Murrayfield

13th November 2022

Scotland squandered a nine-point lead in the final quarter as they missed out on a first-ever victory over New Zealand in a pulsating autumn Test at BT Murrayfield.

Beauden Barrett scores a try for New Zealand

All Blacks maintain hold over Scotland with 22-17 Murrayfield win

18th November 2017

A moment of New Zealand magic denied Scotland a famous victory in a pulsating contest at BT Murrayfield.

Scotland v New Zealand - Team Line-ups

Scotland Team

Forwards

  • 1 Rory Sutherland
  • 2 Ewan Ashman
  • 3 Zander Fagerson
  • 4 Gregor Brown
  • 5 Scott Cummings
  • 6 Matt Fagerson
  • 7 Rory Darge
  • 8 Jack Dempsey

Backs

  • 9 Ben White
  • 10 Finn Russell
  • 11 Jamie Dobie
  • 12 Sione Tuipulotu (Captain)
  • 13 Huw Jones
  • 14 Kyle Steyn
  • 15 Kyle Rowe

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

New Zealand Team

Forwards

  • 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

Backs

  • 9 Cam Roigard
  • 10 Damian McKenzie
  • 11 Josh Moorby
  • 12 Jordie Barrett
  • 13 Quinn Tupaea
  • 14 Will Jordan
  • 15 Beauden Barrett

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

Venue Information - Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ

Stadium Enquiries: 0131 346 5250 | SRU Ticket Office: 0131 378 1600

Stadium Capacity: 67,144

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