# New Zealand outclass Scotland to maintain unbeaten record

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-zealand-outclass-scotland-to-maintain-unbeaten-record/
- Published: 2026-11-07T16:08:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T17:53:23+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/new-zealand-outclass-scotland-maintain-unbeaten-record-6533306
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- New Zealand beat Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield.
- The All Blacks scored 19 unanswered points after half-time.
- Scotland have not beaten New Zealand in 34 meetings.

## Summary

New Zealand beat Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield to maintain their unbeaten record against them, pulling away with a dominant second-half performance. The result keeps the All Blacks level with South Africa at the top of the Southern Hemisphere standings, while Scotland’s hopes of leading the Northern Hemisphere section took a blow.

The match featured 10 tries: Beauden Barrett scored twice for New Zealand, while Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman made a first-half hat-trick. New Zealand scored 19 unanswered points after the break; they have now won 32 of 34 meetings with Scotland, with two draws. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu said his side lacked accuracy in the second half.

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