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It was another frustrating afternoon at Murrayfield for Scotland and Huw Jones as they were well beaten by the All Blacks (Pic: SNS)

'Not enough' - Scotland still short of 'top team status' says centre

Finn Russell starts a Scotland attack during the Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on November 7, 2026.

Finn Russell backed to bounce back but no-one undroppable - Townsend

Ewan Ashman scored a hat-trick for Scotland in their 43-21 defeat to the All Blacks at Murrayfield (Pic: Getty)

Mixed emotions for hat-trick scorer Ashman after New Zealand loss

Ewan Ashman became the first ever Scotland player to score a hat-trick against the All Blacks (Pic: Getty)

Scotland 21-43 New Zealand - player ratings as history-maker gets a 9

Finn Russell during the Scotland team run at Murrayfield, ahead of the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.

Scotland want quick ball but All Blacks won't be as flakey as France

Sione Tuipulotu during a Scotland team run on the eve of the Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 6, 2026.

Tuipulotu urges Scotland to 'chase greatness' against All Blacks

Ben White once again has a key role to play when Scotland face the All Blacks at Murrayfield this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland vs New Zealand - three key battles from set piece to tempo

World mile record holder Josh Kerr meets up with Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on the eve of the match with New Zealand.

Exclusive Kerr on his rugby or athletics dilemma and his Murrayfield moment

All Blacks captain Codie Taylor has revealed how they will honour the sudden passing of their Head of Security, Logan Cadwallader, ahead of Saturday's match against Scotland at Murrayfield (Pic: SNS)

All Blacks turn to Ka Mate to honour fallen brother against Scotland

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea leads the Haka during a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and the All Blacks at Murrayfield Stadium on November 08, 2025. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland v New Zealand: TV channel, live stream, teamlines and referee

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie used to be in charge at Glasgow Warriors.

All Blacks coach heaps praise on the Scotland back he gave a debut to

Huw Jones during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh.

Why Jones pipped Hutchinson for Scotland role and the prop plan

New Zealand perform the Haka ahead of last season's match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.

Townsend: no aura issue for Scotland against All Blacks despite streak

Will Kyle Rowe start at full back ahead of Blair Kinghorn? (Pic: Getty)

The five biggest Scotland selection decisions for New Zealand Test

Scotland coach Peter Horne has provided a fitness update ahead of their match with New Zealand this weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland coach provides update on key duo ahead of All Blacks clash

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie and full-back Beauden Barrett during a New Zealand training session at a rainy Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

Where Scotland can hurt New Zealand - but I still fear a familiar loss Fraser Brown

New Zealand attack coach Mike Blair during an All Blacks training session at Merchiston Castle School, in Edinburgh, on November 3, 2026.

'Cagey': Blair won’t give much away on return home to face Scotland

The All Blacks have been left devastated by the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader in Edinburgh ahead of the weekend match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks 'heartbroken' as head of security dies in Edinburgh

Jack Dempsey is closing in on his 50th cap in international rugby.

‘Ready to rumble’: Jack Dempsey eyes half-and-half jersey for landmark

Under-20 international Ollie Blyth-Lafferty has been called into the full Scotland squad.

Edinburgh Rugby trio called into Scotland squad - and McKay also joins

Scotland's Seb Stephen arrives for the Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on July 18, 2026. The hooker made his debut in the game.

‘No regrets’: Scotland hooker's New Zealand route after academy snub

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Finn Russell opens up on Eddie Hearn, All Blacks and 100th cap

Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at Oriam this week.

Kinghorn on winning Scotland place back and reunion with old coach

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie speaks to media following the announcement of his squad for the Nations Championship Northern Series.

All Blacks call up winger-turned-flanker for European tour

Liam McConnell has played a big role in Edinburgh's rise to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings.

Edinburgh's disruptor-in-chief hopes to take club form into Test arena

Attack coach Mike Blair is pleased with the number of chances New Zealand have created against South Africa.

Mike Blair has key message ahead of South Africa v New Zealand decider

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa is tackled during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour against New Zealand at Ellis Park on August 22, 2026 in Johannesburg.

Erasmus seeks Boks catastrophe avoidance as early call backfires

Siya Kolisi of South Africa poses for selfies with fans before the 2026 Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Siya Kolisi offered Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry chance as Boks change 10

Scrum half Louie Chapman will join Edinburgh at the end of the NPC season with Canterbury (Pic: Getty)

Edinburgh-bound scrum-half plays part in All Black's triumphant return

Edinburgh bound scrum-half Louie Chapman has been named in the Canterbury starting XV for this weekend's NPC opener against Auckland (Pic: Getty)

Edinburgh bound scrum-half named in Canterbury team for NPC opener

Hurricanes centre Riley Higgins is facing a six month lay off with injury (Pic: Getty)

New Edinburgh signing out for six months after shoulder surgery

Riley Higgins has signed for Edinburgh (Pic: Getty)

Ex-All Blacks coach weighs in on Super Rugby players joining Edinburgh

Hurricanes' centre Riley Higgins will join Edinburgh next season (Pic: Getty)

Hurricanes head coach disappointed to be losing Higgins to Edinburgh

Edinburgh have secured the signing of Hurricanes' centre Riley Higgins for next season (Pic: SNS)

Scottish rugby coup as New Zealand starlet joins Edinburgh

Toulon centre Ma'a Nonu has been cited by the EPCR for an alleged dangerous tackle (Pic: Getty)

All Blacks legend learns suspension outcome for Glasgow quarter-final

Former Edinburgh Rugby coach Mike Blair recently took up a position with the New Zealand men's national team (Pic: SNS)

Blair says lack of 'support' at Edinburgh drove motivation for exit

Mike Blair has been appointed the All Blacks' attack coach.

I worked with Mike Blair - I am sure he will thrive in All Blacks role

The New Zealand squad perform the Haka ahead of a Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and New Zealand at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on November 8, 2025.

Scotland v New Zealand, Australia, Japan dates announced

Scotland players face New Zealand as they peform the Haka prior to the autumn Test match at Murrayfield. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland's New Zealand obstacle can be traced to Murrayfield boardroom

Scotland's Gregor Brown in action during the defeat to New Zealand at Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland star gave New Zealand rival his jersey but never got one back

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea leads the Haka ahead of the match against Scotland at Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scots eye New Zealand rematch as opportunity beckons for elusive win
Townsend looks ahead to 2026 clash after another near miss against All Blacks

Scott Cummings, right, during the Quilter Nations Series match between Scotland and the USA at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Scotland won 85-0.

Results are real sign of progress and lock knows Scotland must deliver

Keith Robertson, second from left, ahead of his Scotland debut against New Zealand with fellow new boys, Bob Cunningham, left, and Gordon Dickson, right. Scotland captain Ian McGeechan is second from right.

When Scotland gave All Blacks a scare in the dark - and a close shave

Darcy Graham, right, during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, alongside Duhan van der Merwe and kicking coach Chris Paterson.

Hat-trick record-breaker on what Scotland need against All Blacks

Scotland players during the national anthem ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match against USA at Murrayfield, on November 01, 2025. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland XV v New Zealand predicted amid Townsend's two big dilemmas

David Rollo pictured in his 1962 Lions jersey.

Fife farmer who denied the All Blacks joins Hall of Fame

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend at the Oriam where he talked through his squad for autumn's Quilter Nations Series.

Scotland key man to be given every chance to face All Blacks

Glasgow Warriors' Rory Darge injured his knee in the season opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks.

Darge and Dempsey injury latest ahead of Scotland autumn Tests

Scotland's Stafford McDowall, top, celebrates with Rory Hutchinson and Arron Reed after the win over the Maori All Blacks.

'Massively proud' - huge defensive effort as Scots beat Māori

Scotland captain Stafford McDowall at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei ahead of Saturday's match against the Māori All Blacks.

'Respect' - McDowall explains Scotland Haka stance

New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby Championship Test match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

The problem with Rugby Championship and why disrupted Haka struck a sour note

There is a lot of goodwill being shown to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson regardless of the result against Argentina. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Razor's All Blacks honeymoon is over - blame a 39-year-old warhorse

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement.

Remembering Barry John, Wales' mercurial No 10 who was rugby pop star

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi greets fans during a South Africa training session.

Boks urged to inspire but rebuilt All Blacks eye happy end to tough journey

Sione Vailanu impressed in his first season at Glasgow Warriors. He will be up against some of his club-mates when Tonga play Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Darge on ‘interesting’ reunion with Vailanu at Rugby World Cup

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