RFC Verdict
Australia defeated Scotland by 20 points, 10–30.
| Winner | Australia |
|---|---|
| Margin | 20 |
| Verified score | 10–30 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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SCO
Scotland
10–30
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AUS
Australia
DateSeptember 26, 2026
VenueHive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Full Match Replay
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
40 total points were scored.
Australia scored 75% of the match points.
The total was 16.8 points below the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 40 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 20 |
Form Guide
Scotland: L L L
Australia: W L L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
| Recorded meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Australia’s attack (23.7 points per match) against Scotland’s defence (53.3 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Scotland points for | 16.7 |
|---|---|
| Scotland points against | 53.3 |
| Australia points for | 23.7 |
| Australia points against | 29 |
What This Means
Scotland is now 0-0-3 in this competition and on a 3-match losing run.
Australia is now 1-0-2 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Scotland next faces Australia — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 PM.
Australia next faces Scotland — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 PM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Scotland vs Australia
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:24 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 20 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 20 |
| Meetings | 1 |
RFC currently has 1 completed meeting between Scotland and Australia available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Scotland vs Australia
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:24 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Scotland |
| Away Team | Australia |
Their recorded meetings average 40.0 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Scotland vs Australia
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:24 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 40 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 1 |
| Average | 40 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 26, 2026Match date
VenueHive Stadium, Edinburgh, ScotlandMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeAurelie GroizeleauLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Berenice Loubet
Assistant Referee 2Alexandra Ferre
TV Match OfficialLeo Colgan
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Paul Haycock
Scotland
Starting XV
- –David ButcherHead Coach
- 1Anne YoungProp
- 2Lana SkeldonHooker
- 3Elliann ClarkeProp
- 4Holland BoganLock
- 5Sarah BonarLock
- 6Rachel MalcolmFlanker
- 7Rachel McLachlanFlanker
- 8Evie GallagherNumber 8
- 9Ceitidh AinsworthScrum Half
- 10Helen NelsonFly Half
- 11Shona CampbellWing
- 12Meryl SmithCentre
- 13Evie WillsCentre
- 14Rhona LloydWing
- 15Hannah RamsayFull Back
Replacements
- 16Aicha SutcliffeReplacement
- 17Leah BartlettReplacement
- 18Molly PoolmanReplacement
- 19Hollie CunninghamReplacement
- 20Eva DonaldsonReplacement
- 21Leia Brebner-HoldenReplacement
- 22Katie BuchananReplacement
- 23Chloe RollieReplacement
Australia
Starting XV
- –Tim WalshHead Coach
- 1Brianna HoyProp
- 2Brittany MerloHooker
- 3Faliki PohivaProp
- 4Kaitlan LeaneyLock
- 5Michaela LeonardLock
- 6Pia TapsellFlanker
- 7Piper DuckFlanker
- 8Siokapesi PaluNumber 8
- 9Samantha WoodScrum Half
- 10Waiaria EllisFly Half
- 11Desiree MillerWing
- 12Faitala MolekaCentre
- 13Georgina FriedrichsCentre
- 14Amelia WhitakerWing
- 15Caitlyn HalseFull Back
Replacements
- 16Tania NadenReplacement
- 17Martha FuaReplacement
- 18Bridie O’GormanReplacement
- 19Jemma BemroseReplacement
- 20Emily ChancellorReplacement
- 21Lily BoneReplacement
- 22Tia HindsReplacement
- 23Ava WeretaReplacement
15′
🏉
Try5–0
Evie GallagherScotland16′
◆
Conversion7–0
Helen NelsonScotland34′
🏉
Try7–5
Desiree MillerAustralia35′
◆
Missed Conversion7–5
Samantha WoodAustralia37′
◆
Penalty10–5
Helen NelsonScotland50′
🏉
Try10–10
Samantha WoodAustralia50′
🟨
Yellow Card10–10
Evie GallagherScotland50′
◆
Conversion10–12
Samantha WoodAustralia51′
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Replacement On - Injury Replacement10–12
Hollie CunninghamScotland51′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement10–12
Sarah BonarScotland55′
🏉
Try10–17
Brianna HoyAustralia56′
◆
Conversion10–19
Samantha WoodAustralia57′
🏉
Try10–24
Faitala MolekaAustralia58′
◆
Missed Conversion10–24
Samantha WoodAustralia66′
◆
Penalty10–27
Samantha WoodAustralia77′
◆
Penalty10–30
Samantha WoodAustraliaScotlandAnimated Team ComparisonAustralia
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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Tries
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KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Yellow Cards
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Scotland
Australia
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
0Scotland wins
0Draws
1Australia wins
Recent meetings
ScotlandSeptember 26, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
10 – 30AustraliaCommunity
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