RFC Verdict
New Zealand defeated Scotland by 52 points, 14–66.
| Winner | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Margin | 52 |
| Verified score | 14–66 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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SCO
Scotland
14–66
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NZL
New Zealand
DateSeptember 19, 2026
VenueHive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Match Highlights
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
80 total points were scored.
New Zealand scored 82% of the match points.
The total was 23.2 points above the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 80 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 52 |
Form Guide
Scotland: L L L
New Zealand: L W W
| 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.
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
New Zealand’s attack (37.7 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 |
| New Zealand points for | 37.7 |
| New Zealand points against | 18 |
What This Means
Scotland is now 0-0-3 in this competition and on a 3-match losing run.
New Zealand is now 2-0-1 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Scotland next faces Australia — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 PM.
New Zealand next faces France — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:05 PM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between Scotland and New Zealand available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Scotland vs New Zealand
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:49 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Scotland |
| Away Team | New Zealand |
Their recorded meetings average 71.0 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Scotland vs New Zealand
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:49 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 142 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 2 |
| Average | 71 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 19, 2026Match date
VenueHive Stadium, Edinburgh, ScotlandMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeJess LingLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Robbie Jenkinson
Assistant Referee 2Mariam Goguadze
TV Match OfficialLeo Colgan
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Brian MacNeice
Scotland
Starting XV
- –David ButcherHead Coach
- 1Anne YoungProp
- 2Lana SkeldonHooker
- 3Elliann ClarkeProp
- 4Emma WassellLock
- 5Holland BoganLock
- 6Rachel MalcolmFlanker
- 7Eva DonaldsonFlanker
- 8Evie GallagherNumber 8
- 9Ceitidh AinsworthScrum Half
- 10Helen NelsonFly Half
- 11Shona CampbellWing
- 12Meryl SmithCentre
- 13Rachel PhilippsCentre
- 14Rhona LloydWing
- 15Chloe RollieFull Back
Replacements
- 16Aicha SutcliffeReplacement
- 17Leah BartlettReplacement
- 18Molly PoolmanReplacement
- 19Sarah BonarReplacement
- 20Adelle FerrieReplacement
- 21Rhea ClarkeReplacement
- 22Hannah RamsayReplacement
- 23Katie BuchananReplacement
New Zealand
Starting XV
- –Whitney HansenHead Coach
- 1Maddi RobinsonProp
- 2Georgia PonsonbyHooker
- 3
- 4Maama VaipuluLock
- 5
- 6Layla SaeFlanker
- 7Elinor-Plum KingFlanker
- 8Mia AndersonNumber 8
- 9Tara TurnerScrum Half
- 10Hannah KingFly Half
- 11
- 12Alena SailiCentre
- 13Amy du PlessisCentre
- 14Justine McGregorWing
- 15Braxton Sorensen-McGeeFull Back
Replacements
- 16Vici-Rose GreenReplacement
- 17Mele TavakeReplacement
- 18Veisinia Mahutariki-FakaleluReplacement
- 19Liana Mikaele-Tu'uReplacement
- 20Amarante SititiReplacement
- 21Maia JosephReplacement
- 22Sylvia BruntReplacement
- 23Maia DavisReplacement
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Mo'omooga Ashley PaluNew Zealand3′
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Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand8′
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Maama VaipuluNew Zealand9′
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Missed Conversion0–12
Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand22′
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Evie GallagherScotland23′
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Helen NelsonScotland27′
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Justine McGregorNew Zealand27′
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Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand30′
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Elinor-Plum KingNew Zealand30′
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Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand33′
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Evie GallagherScotland34′
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Helen NelsonScotland35′
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Layla SaeNew Zealand36′
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Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand38′
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Try14–36
Amy du PlessisNew Zealand39′
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Conversion14–38
Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand41′
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Replacement On - Injury Replacement14–38
Amarante SititiNew Zealand41′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement14–38
Mia AndersonNew Zealand42′
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Try14–43
Amarante SititiNew Zealand43′
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Conversion14–45
Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand45′
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Tara TurnerNew Zealand46′
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Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand47′
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Try14–57
Layla SaeNew Zealand48′
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Conversion14–59
Braxton Sorensen-McGeeNew Zealand48′
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Replacement On - Injury Replacement14–59
Sarah BonarScotland48′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement14–59
Emma WassellScotland57′
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Replacement On - Injury Replacement14–59
Katie BuchananScotland57′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement14–59
Rachel PhilippsScotland83′
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Try14–64
Alena SailiNew Zealand84′
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Conversion14–66
Hannah KingNew ZealandScotlandAnimated Team ComparisonNew Zealand
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
0Scotland wins
0Draws
1New Zealand wins
Recent meetings
ScotlandSeptember 19, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
14 – 66New ZealandCommunity
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