All Blacks vs Scotland: Kickoff, Teams and What’s at Stake on November 7, 2026

Information checked: November 7, 2026, at 1:09 p.m. UTC (UTC+00:00).

Scotland is set to host New Zealand’s All Blacks at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 7, in round four of the men’s Nations Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time in Edinburgh (GMT, UTC+00:00), which is 2:10 p.m. UTC and 1:10 a.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time in Sydney and Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11:00) on Sunday, November 8.

Scotland is chasing its first win over the All Blacks after 33 previous Tests, while both teams are looking for points in a competition that carries through to a finals weekend in London. The match had not kicked off when this information was checked; no result was available.

Destaques

• Where: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
• When: November 7 at 2:10 p.m. GMT; November 8 at 1:10 a.m. AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne.
• History: New Zealand has won 31 of the teams’ 33 previous Tests; two were drawn.
• Australia viewing: Stan Sport lists Scotland vs. New Zealand among its live Nations Championship matches.

When and where is Scotland vs. the All Blacks?

The match takes place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Scottish Rugby’s fixture guide lists a 2:10 p.m. kickoff in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 7. Britain is on GMT on that date, so the local kickoff is also 2:10 p.m. UTC.

For viewers in Australia, the same kickoff falls at 1:10 a.m. Sunday in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart, which observe AEDT (UTC+11:00). It is 12:10 a.m. Sunday in Brisbane, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00), and 10:10 p.m. Saturday in Perth, Australian Western Standard Time (AWST, UTC+08:00). Adelaide’s kickoff is 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT, UTC+10:30).

How can fans in Australia watch Scotland vs. New Zealand?

Stan Sport’s Nations Championship page lists the match and says it carries every game live and on demand. Stan Sport is a subscription service; check the provider’s current plan requirements and the match listing before kickoff. Its listed coverage start may differ from the time the game itself begins.

Fans attending in Edinburgh should also plan their journey. Scottish Rugby said the game had sold out, although returned tickets could become available through its official ticketing site. Traffic Scotland advises that roads around the stadium and approaches to Edinburgh may be busier than usual and parking near Murrayfield is limited.

What is Scotland’s record against the All Blacks?

Before this match, the teams had met 33 times since their first Test in Edinburgh in 1905. New Zealand had won 31, with two draws and no Scotland wins, according to the All Blacks’ official match preview. Both draws came at Murrayfield: 0–0 in 1964 and 25–25 in 1983.

Their 2025 meeting showed why the record alone does not tell the whole story. Scotland recovered from a 17-point deficit to draw level, but New Zealand went on to win. For Scotland, turning another competitive performance into a first victory would be a landmark; for New Zealand, the aim is to protect a long unbeaten record in the fixture.

Who has been named to play?

Scotland’s announced side is captained by center Sione Tuipulotu, with Huw Jones alongside him. Finn Russell starts at fly-half with Ben White at scrum-half. Ewan Ashman starts at hooker, while Blair Kinghorn is among the replacements. Team selections can change before kickoff.

New Zealand’s announced team is captained by hooker Codie Taylor. Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie start at scrum-half and fly-half, respectively, and Jordie Barrett returns in midfield. Wing Will Jordan entered the match with six tries in three Nations Championship games, according to New Zealand Rugby. The All Blacks said they would wear white jerseys for the match.

Why does the Nations Championship match matter?

The 2026 Nations Championship connects the July and November international windows to a finals weekend in London. Scotland’s earlier championship fixtures included wins over Argentina and Fiji and a loss to South Africa. New Zealand won its July matches against France, Italy and Ireland.

That structure gives this Test significance beyond the rivalry: the result contributes to each team’s championship position ahead of the remaining rounds. The All Blacks’ selection announcement listed both sides second in their respective hemisphere standings at the time it was published; other results can change those standings.

What happens after Scotland vs. New Zealand?

Scotland’s next scheduled match is against Australia at Murrayfield on November 15, followed by Japan there on November 21. New Zealand is scheduled to face Wales in Cardiff on November 14 and England in London on November 21. Those later games give both teams further opportunities to shape their championship campaigns before finals weekend.

Against New Zealand, Scotland’s ability to secure possession and give Russell time to direct the attack could be consequential. The All Blacks, meanwhile, have a proven attacking threat in Jordan and an experienced playmaker in McKenzie. Those are factors to watch, not guarantees of how the match will unfold.

Frequently asked questions

Has Scotland ever beaten the All Blacks?

No. Before the November 7, 2026 match, Scotland had drawn twice and lost 31 times in 33 Tests against New Zealand.

What time is kickoff in Sydney?

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:10 a.m. AEDT (UTC+11:00) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Is this a Rugby World Cup match?

No. It is a round-four match in the 2026 men’s Nations Championship.