To the action, then, and the hefty chronological breakdown to follow.

Huw Jones had the game’s first line break, and it was the precursor to the game’s opening try; a marquee one at that. Finn Russell’s apparent fumble went backwards and after regathering, he slipped in Darcy Graham who took the invitation to become Scotland Men’s all-time leading try scorer and answered emphatically for his 36^th international score. Russell converted as Scotland got the start they had doubtless dreamed of (7-0, 5 mins).

When Matthieu Jalibert’s grubber escaped Théo Atissogbe’s clutches, it was something of a warning shot, and a portal of what was about to happen. Scotland won a scrum on their own 5m but after laying the foundations with a ruck from Sione Tuipulotu’s nudge, Antoine Dupont showed his street smarts in pilfering, before Jalibert found Louis Bialle-Biarrey in the left corner for the winger’s scarcely believable ninth try in consecutive Guinness Men’s Six Nations games. Ramos’ conversion was, as it so often is, on the money (7-7, 18 mins).

France’s next followed two minutes later and it was an altogether simpler task as Atissogbe ran onto Bialle-Biarrey’s grubber for the easiest of tries, Ramos again converting (7-14, 22 mins).

If many Scots feared the worst at that point, they were to be proven wrong and then some.

Graham was tackled off the ball, and then Oscar Jegou played Ben White before the scrum-half could use the ball at a ruck, and Russell caressed one into touch in order that Scotland might mount.

From the resulting line-out, they roared back into proceedings with a glorious bit of set-piece work. George Turner wrapped around and went full playmaker to put Kyle Steyn in on his inside, the winger scything through and going over for this 17^th Scotland try (12-14, 26 mins).

The hosts then had the opportunity to retake the lead when Julien Marchand was called offside by referee Angus Gardner after half an hour. Russell opted for the corner instead of the three-point penalty, and how it paid off.

It was like a scene from a battle movie as Scotland went time and again to the line without quite getting it done – largely down to some excellent French rearguard action. Penalty advantages stacked up and when Pierre Schoeman barged over for Scotland’s third, converted by Russell again, France’s woe was compounded by the showing of a yellow card for Jalibert (19-14, 33 mins).

Pictured: Pierre Schoeman emerges from scoring a seventh Scotland try

In the ascendancy without doubt, Scotland sought one more scoreboard ticker before the interval but France held out with 14 men, with which they would need to negotiate the first three minutes of the second half.

Half-time: Scotland 19-14 France

You felt it was imperative that Scotland got the first score of the second half and it took all of those three minutes for it to happen. After Sione Tuipulotu was collared high when he looked well placed to score, it was a case of Russell rinse and repeating a clip into the corner for another attacking set piece. Once more it brought priceless bullion for the hosts when, with another advantage in the bank, Ben White pounced on a gaping hole in French ranks to secure his side a try-scoring bonus point. Russell stretched the lead to 12 with his simplest conversion of the day (26-14, 43 mins).

If France were spooked, they were soon flat-out stunned when, from a seemingly innocuous ruck, Dupont’s pass found its way into the intercepting hands of Steyn, who, powered by the raucous capacity crowd, summoned the afterburners and hared home for his second, once more converted by Russell (33-14, 51 mins).

A French offside brought another, swaggering kick to the corner as Scotland looked to kill the game. And after another belligerent attacking maul, Blair Kinghorn wriggled and writhed in the tackle, buying enough time to allow Graham to dive through another porous gap to go over for his second under the sticks (40-14, 59 mins).

It was a day for doubting reality; for checking with those around you that what was happening was not just historic, but actually real. Dupont, the game’s greatest talent, somehow threw a forward pass inside his own goal area to hand Scotland a scrum 5m out. This time it was Tom Jordan who punched his way over for a seventh home try (47-14, 64 mins). Reality rarely looked so good.

Dupont then ended a length-of-field break with a stunning team try. That it barely raised an eyebrow from those of a Scottish persuasion highlighted the dominance the hosts had enjoyed. (47-21, 66 mins).

Even with the game won, Graham’s powers of stamina to race from his own station to cover a try on the left showcased the desire within Scottish ranks to avoid a visiting bonus point.

Ramos then delivered a tidy close-range finish to give France the bonus point they needed to remain top of the table – on points difference alone by this stage, from their hosts in second (47-26, 74 mins).

Russell took his own tally to 15, as Scotland remarkably reached a half-century of points with a late penalty, and Oscar Jegou had time to grab a fifth French try during which Josh Bayliss was sin-binned (50-33, 78 mins).

Ramos went over again – not many teams can have lost at international level after scoring six tries – and he converted but it was the final act (50-40, 80 mins).

The headline, from the myriad contenders, was that Scotland had comprehensively beaten the continent’s top team to win The Auld Alliance Trophy and ensure that the culmination of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations will have a vested Scottish interest.

Full-time: Scotland 50-40 France

Pictured: The victorious Auld Alliance Trophy winners

Scotland: Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse), Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby), Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu (captain), Kyle Steyn (all Glasgow Warriors); Finn Rusell (Bath Rugby), Ben White (Toulon); Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh Rugby), George Turner (Harlequins), D’arcy Rae (Edinburgh Rugby), Gregor Brown, Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey (all Glasgow Warriors).

Replacements: Ewan Ashman (Edinburgh Rugby) (for Turner, 51 mins), Rory Sutherland (Glasgow Warriors) (for Schoeman, 66 mins), Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors) (for Rae, 39 mins), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh Rugby) (for Brown, 33 mins), Freddy Douglas (Edinburgh Rugby) (for Steyn, 66 mins), Josh Bayliss (Bath Rugby) (for Cummings, 51 mins), George Horne (Glasgow Warriors) (for White, 66 mins), Tom Jordan (Bristol Bears) (for Jones, 55 mins).

France: Thomas Ramos, Théo Attisogbe, Nicholas Depoortère, Yoram Moefana, Louis Bialle-Biarrey; Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Dupont (captain); Jean-Baptiste Gros, Julien Marchand, Dorian Aldegheri, Charles Ollivon, Mickaël Guillard, François Cros, Oscar Jégou, Anthony Jelonch.

Replacements: Peato Mauvaka, Rodrique Neti, Demba Bamba, Thibaud Flament Emmanuel Meafou, Lenni Nouchi, Baptiste Serin, Pierre-Louis Barassi.

Referee: Angus Gardner (RA)
Assistant Referees: Andrew Brace (IRFU) and Craig Evans (WRU)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA)
FPRO: Olly Hodges (IRFU)

Attendance: 67,144

Guinness Player of the Match: Kyle Steyn (Scotland)

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Jack Dempsey, who has recovered from a bicep injury sustained against England last month, returns to anchor the pack at number 8, with Matt Fagerson switching to blindside flanker and Gregor Brown slotting into the second row to accommodate Dempsey’s selection.

Vice-captain Rory Darge starts on the openside flank for the third match in a row after an impressive Player of the Match display in Cardiff two weeks ago, with Scott Cummings partnering Brown in the engine room.

Darcy Graham, who tied the Men’s all-time try record at 35 with his dazzling score last time out, gets the nod on the right wing, with Kyle Steyn, also a try scorer against Wales, moving to the left and Blair Kinghorn listed at full-back.

Captain Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones, now Scotland’s top try scorer in Six Nations history with 18, once more reprise their familiar centre partnership.

And it is as you were in the half-backs, with vice-captain and stand-off Finn Russell linking up with Ben White at scrum-half.

On the bench, flanker Freddy Douglas is primed for his second cap, having become the youngest Scotland international in more than 60 years when debuting against Portugal in November 2024.

Ewan Ashman also returns to the fold to cover hooker, with props Rory Sutherland and Zander Fagerson picked to make an impact as replacements.

Grant Gilchrist and Josh Bayliss complete the forward options, with scrum-half George Horne and the versatile Tom Jordan rounding off Scotland’s matchday 23 as they bid to reclaim The Auld Alliance trophy.

Scotland team to face France in the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 7 March 2026, kick-off 2:10pm – live on BBC One (caps in brackets):

15. Blair Kinghorn – Toulouse (63)
14. Darcy Graham – Edinburgh Rugby (53)
13. Huw Jones – Glasgow Warriors (61)
12. Sione Tuipulotu – Glasgow Warriors (36) – Captain
11. Kyle Steyn – Glasgow Warriors (31)
10. Finn Russell – Bath Rugby (92) Vice-captain
9. Ben White – Toulon (34)
1. Pierre Schoeman – Edinburgh Rugby (47)
2. George Turner – Harlequins (53)
3. D’arcy Rae – Edinburgh Rugby (5)
4. Gregor Brown – Glasgow Warriors (15)
5. Scott Cummings – Glasgow Warriors (48)
6. Matt Fagerson – Glasgow Warriors (62)
7. Rory Darge – Glasgow Warriors (37) Vice-captain
8. Jack Dempsey – Glasgow Warriors (31)

Replacements
16. Ewan Ashman – Edinburgh Rugby (33)
17. Rory Sutherland – Glasgow Warriors (46)
18. Zander Fagerson – Glasgow Warriors (79)
19. Grant Gilchrist – Edinburgh Rugby (86)
20. Freddy Douglas – Edinburgh Rugby (1)
21. Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby (15)
22. George Horne – Glasgow Warriors (43)
23. Tom Jordan – Bristol Bears (15)

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• Total matches played: 104

• France wins: 61

• Scotland wins: 40

• Draws: 3

Six Nations Results (2016–2025)

• 2016, Edinburgh: Scotland 29–18 France

• 2017, Paris: France 22–16 Scotland

• 2018, Edinburgh: Scotland 32–26 France

• 2019, Paris: France 27–10 Scotland

• 2020, Edinburgh: Scotland 28–17 France

• 2021, Paris: France 23–27 Scotland

• 2022, Edinburgh: Scotland 17–36 France

• 2023, Paris: France 32–21 Scotland

• 2024, Edinburgh: Scotland 16–20 France

• 2025, Paris: France 35–16 Scotland

Win-Loss Record (2016–2025)

• Scotland wins: 4

• France wins: 6

• Draws: 0

Aggregate Points and Margins (Last 10 Years)

• Scotland total points: 212

• Scotland average points per match: 21.2

• France total points: 256

• France average points per match: 25.6

• Largest Scotland margin: 11 points (29–18, 2016; 28–17, 2020)

• Largest France margin: 19 points (36–17, 2022; 35–16, 2025)

• Smallest margin: 4 points (Scotland 27–23 France, 2021; Scotland 16–20 France, 2024)

Home vs Away Performance (2016–2025)

In Scotland:

• Matches played: 5

• Scotland wins: 3

• France wins: 2

• Average Scotland score: 24.4

• Average France score: 23.4

In France:

• Matches played: 5

• Scotland wins: 1

• France wins: 4

• Average Scotland score: 18.0

• Average France score: 27.8

Scoring Highlights

• Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland): Scored the decisive last-minute try in the 2021 Paris victory, Scotland’s first win in the French capital since 1999.

• Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France): In the 2025 match, he scored his eighth try of the tournament, setting a new record for the most tries scored by an individual in a single Six Nations campaign.

• Point Consistency: Scotland has scored at least 15 points in 9 out of the last 10 meetings, highlighting the offensive nature of this specific rivalry.

The Auld Alliance Trophy

Since 2018, the match has carried additional significance with the introduction of the Auld Alliance Trophy. This trophy commemorates the rugby players from both nations who lost their lives during the First World War, specifically honoring the captains from the last matches played before the conflict: Scotland’s Eric Milroy and France’s Marcel Burgun.

Auld Alliance Trophy Summary (2018–2025):

• Scotland wins: 3

• France wins: 5

• Current Holders: France (Retained in 2025)

Next Scheduled Fixture

• Date: Saturday 7 March 2026

• Kick-off time: 2:10pm GMT

• Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

• Competition: 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations

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The weekend’s rugby begins on Friday evening at Hive Stadium. Scotland’s Under-20 side will face a significant challenge against a physical French team as they continue their 2026 campaign.

• Date: Friday, 6 March 2026

• Kick-off: 6:15pm

• Venue: Hive Stadium, Edinburgh

How to watch Supporters can watch live coverage of the Under-20 match through BBC digital platforms. The game will be available to stream on the BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and via the BBC Sport app, streaming the full 80 minutes of action.

Scotland v France – Guinness Men’s Six Nations

The senior sides meet on Saturday afternoon at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. This fixture has produced some of the most entertaining matches in recent seasons, with both teams known for their expansive styles of play.

• Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026

• Kick-off: 2:10pm

• Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

How to watch on TV and live stream

• TV: BBC One and Premier Sports

• Live stream: BBC iPlayer and the Premier Sports Player

The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, featuring a full build-up and post-match analysis. For those with a subscription, Premier Sports will also provide comprehensive live coverage of the encounter. Fans can stream the match live through the BBC iPlayer or the Premier Player app across all compatible devices.

Weekend Rugby at-a-glance

• Friday: Scotland U20 v France U20 – Live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport (6:15pm)

• Saturday: Scotland v France (Men’s Six Nations) – Live on BBC One & Premier Sports (2:10pm)

With both matches taking place in the capital, it is another important weekend for the national squads as they look to secure results on home soil.

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Murphy Walker last played for Scotland during November’s Quilter Nations Series in the 85-0 win over USA and joins fellow Glasgow Warriors clubmate Seb Stephen who is also called up to the squad. Stephen started for the Warriors over the weekend, with the 20-year-old featuring for the club in their wins over Toulouse and Saracens this season.

Scotland Squad

Forwards:

Ewan Ashman – Edinburgh Rugby (33)

Josh Bayliss – Bath Rugby (15)

Magnus Bradbury – Edinburgh Rugby (21)

Gregor Brown – Glasgow Warriors (15)

Scott Cummings – Glasgow Warriors (48)

Dave Cherry – Vannes (18)

Alex Craig – Glasgow Warriors (6)

Rory Darge – Glasgow Warriors (37)

Jack Dempsey – Glasgow Warriors (31)

Freddy Douglas – Edinburgh Rugby (1)

Matt Fagerson – Glasgow Warriors (62)

Zander Fagerson – Glasgow Warriors (79)

Grant Gilchrist – Edinburgh Rugby (86)

Jonny Gray – Union Bordeaux Bègles (81)

Gregor Hiddleston – Glasgow Warriors (uncapped)

Nathan McBeth – Glasgow Warriors (8)

Elliot Millar Mills – Northampton Saints (14)

D’arcy Rae – Edinburgh Rugby (5)

Pierre Schoeman – Edinburgh Rugby (47)

Seb Stephen – Glasgow Warriors (uncapped)

Rory Sutherland – Glasgow Warriors (46)

George Turner – Harlequins (53)

Murphy Walker – Glasgow Warriors (6)

Max Williamson – Glasgow Warriors (12)

Backs:

Fergus Burke – Saracens (3)

Darcy Graham – Edinburgh Rugby (53)

Adam Hastings – Glasgow Warriors (36)

George Horne – Glasgow Warriors (43)

Rory Hutchinson – Northampton Saints (11)

Huw Jones – Glasgow Warriors (61)

Tom Jordan – Bristol Bears (15)

Blair Kinghorn – Toulouse (63)

Stafford McDowall – Glasgow Warriors (16)

Finn Russell – Bath Rugby (92)

Kyle Rowe- Glasgow Warriors (16)

Ollie Smith – Glasgow Warriors (12)

Kyle Steyn – Glasgow Warriors (31)

Sione Tuipulotu – Glasgow Warriors (36) – CAPTAIN

Duhan van der Merwe – Edinburgh Rugby (53)

Ben White – Toulon (34)

Gus Warr – Sale Sharks (2)

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On that Lions tour, Smith scored the final try in their 17-6 first Test victory over Australia in Brisbane and was praised in contemporary newspaper reports for his “prominence in covering and backing-up in open play.”

He had begun the tour with a brace of tries in a win against Victoria in Melbourne.  In all he played in four Test matches on that tour, two v Australia and two v New Zealand.

Born in Edinburgh on 2 June 1929 – “ I see my date of birth appears in some quarters as 1931, no, I’m even older than that!” he noted in a good-natured email exchange with your correspondent – Smith certainly had the charm of a “city slicker”.

But it was his immense agricultural strength, honed in the challenging environments of Borders hill farms which accelerated his epic rugby journey.

Educated at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh, Smith played for the school first XV and was also 220 and 880 yards champion in athletics. He enjoyed a season for Watsonians before his agricultural studies took him to Oklahoma University.

He had a year as a shepherd at Kelsocleuch in the Cheviot Hills, and it was while there that he began his life-long connection with the Kelso club that produced such stellar back-row talent as, for example, Charlie Stewart, John Jeffrey, Eric Paxton and Adam Roxburgh.

In 1950, Smith’s family purchased Watherston farm in Galawater, an upland farm, where Smith maintained you needed one long leg and one short leg to traverse the terrain!

He captained the Kelso club in the 1953-54 season and recovered from a neck injury to advance towards international honours.

In 1957, the year of his first cap – when he was a late call-up for the injured Jim Greenwood – Smith’s family secured the Ormiston Mains farm near Kelso, and he was to spend so many happy years there.

When he hung up his boots, Ken was quickly a natural in rugby administration whether with club, district, country, or the global governing body, the IRB, the forerunner to World Rugby.

He was president of the Kelso club between 1975 and 1977, fulfilling that role during their centenary season of 1976-77.

In 1981, he managed Scotland’s eight match tour to New Zealand – the sojourn that shrewd judges reckoned planted the seeds for Scotland’s 1984 Grand Slam.

He maintained his affinity with New Zealand, acting as liaison officer on the All Blacks 1983 tour to Scotland and England, including the superb Murrayfield match, which ended in a 25-all draw.

Smith had joined the SRU General Committee for the first time as a South representative in 1978-79.

Smith was chair of the IRB in 1990-91, at a time when the move towards a professional game was gathering momentum, eventually reached in Paris in 1995 when the game was declared “open.”

Smith carried out his role as chair with considerable diplomacy and aplomb and whatever the differing views of those advocating the retention of rugby’s amateur ethos versus those who saw an inevitability that the game would have to turn professional and sought to remove any impediment to that, he steered a course, primarily pragmatic, which avoided any schism.

Pictured: Ken Smith is (as you look at the picture) immediately to the left of the Princess Royal. 

He was President of the SRU in the 1994/95 season, which saw the redeveloped all-seater Murrayfield stadium, Scotland’s biggest, officially opened by the Union’s Patron, the Princess Royal, and saw Scotland head to Twickenham seeking a Grand Slam after Murrayfield victories against Ireland and Wales and the quite brilliant win at the Parc des Princes against France, crowned by the wonderful “Toony flip” pass from Gregor Townsend to Gavin Hastings.

He was made a CBE in June 1995.

Scottish Rugby extends its sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ken Smith’s family and many friends.

The funeral is on Tuesday 17 March at 12noon in St Andrews Church, Belmont Place, Kelso, TD5 7JB, followed by refreshments at Kelso Rugby Club.

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The atmosphere at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is electric long before kick-off. With turnstiles opening well in advance of the match, there’s plenty of time to soak up the build-up. Here are 10 ways to make the most of your match day experience:

1. Get Kitted Out at the Scottish Rugby Store
Head to the official Scottish Rugby Store to pick up the latest gear. Whether it’s a new jersey, scarf, or souvenir, you can stock up before and after the match.

2. Meet Friends for a Pre-Match Drink
There are plenty of places around the stadium to gather with fellow supporters, grab a drink, and enjoy the pre-match buzz while staying warm and dry.

3. Enjoy the Live Music
Soak up the pre-match atmosphere with live music around the stadium, adding to the occasion and getting supporters in full voice ahead of kick-off.

4. Soak Up the Stadium Atmosphere Early
Arriving ahead of the crowds lets you explore, find your bearings, and enjoy the anticipation as the stands begin to fill.

5. Welcome the Teams
Seeing the teams arrive is a great way to build excitement and show your support before they even step onto the pitch.

6. Visit the Fan Zone
Expect live entertainment, music, and plenty of activity as supporters gather to celebrate together ahead of the game.

7. Sample the Food Offering
From classic pies to a range of street-food options, there’s something to suit every appetite around the ground.

8. Pair It With a Match-Day Drink
Bars across the stadium serve everything from beer and cider to wine, spirits, and soft drinks.

9. Take Time to Find Your Seat and Enjoy the Build-Up
Give yourself time to settle in, watch the warm-ups, and enjoy the rising noise around Murrayfield.

10. Don’t Miss the Anthems and the Pipes
Make sure you’re in your seat in good time for the pre-match ceremony. The sound of the pipes and the roar of the crowd are all part of what makes Scottish Gas Murrayfield such a special place on match day.

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In round 1 on Saturday 4 July, Scotland take on Argentina at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba. They last visited this stadium in 2014 where they narrowly beat The Pumas, 19-21.  

The following round on Saturday 11 July, Scotland will visit the Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. This will be the first time that the two sides will meet in the famous 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium. The last time that Scotland played against the Springboks in South Africa was in 2014 when they lost 55-6 in Port Elizabeth.  

The third round will see Scotland take on Fiji at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 18 July. The game is designated as a home fixture for Fiji, who will play a series of three matches in the July Nations Championship schedule, also taking on England and Wales in Liverpool and Cardiff respectively. 

As part of the new format, the 12 competing nations will be split into the two groups of six teams, representing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. They will each play six fixtures against a different opponent from their rival hemisphere group – three in July (Southern Series) and three in November (Northern Series). Match points are on offer across the July and November chapters of the tournament, which will dictate the table standings per Hemisphere group to create the schedule of fixtures for the Nations Championship Finals Weekend in London.  

The Finals Weekend is a new concept for rugby union and will deliver three days of double-headers at Allianz Stadium, in London, creating a dramatic climax to the tournament. The 1st ranked team in the Northern Hemisphere group, and the 1st ranked team representing the Southern Hemisphere, will battle to be named the first ever Champion of the new tournament.  

Ticketing information for the South Africa and Argentina fixtures will be announced soon. Sign-up to the Scottish Rugby mailing list to find out more about tickets and multi-match packages for Fiji v Scotland and Scotland’s Nations Championship home games this November. The Fiji v Scotland fixture will be included in the Season Pass 2026/27.  

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The inaugural Nations Championship matches are scheduled to kick off in July 2026. Scotland will visit Argentina and South Africa before returning to Edinburgh to play Fiji.

Scottish Rugby will be supporting the matchday operations, marketing and ticketing for the Fiji fixture, working in close collaboration with Fiji Rugby.

Scotland’s most recent match against Fiji was last summer in Suva. The last match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield was in November 2024, when Scotland took the win in front of a sold-out stadium.

Scotland has a long record of playing in the Pacific Islands and also visited Fiji in 2017 on Head Coach Gregor Townsend’s first international tour.

Scottish Rugby’s Director of Stadium Development & Operations, Mark Laidlaw, said: “We are looking forward to hosting Fiji in their match against Scotland as part of the new Nations Championship in July.

“This fixture is an added date in the calendar for our fans to support Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield but also a chance for the Fiji diaspora to see their national team in this unique home match.

“We will be providing a full range of logistical and operational support to ensure this match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield is a success, for both Unions

“With the match taking place in a key time for tourism in our capital city, I hope that a lot of visitors join us in what will be an exciting day of summer rugby.”

Koli Sewabu, CEO of Fiji Rugby Union, shared his excitement ahead of the tournament: “Although our match against Scotland won’t be played in Fiji, we’re determined to make it feel every bit like a home game. Fans can expect a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere, a true celebration of Fijian rugby culture both on and off the pitch.

“We’ll be giving absolutely everything on the field, and playing in a world-class stadium makes the occasion even more special. We’re excited to share that stage with the incredible support we know will be there to lift us.

“It’s also a great opportunity to raise the profile of Fijian rugby, showcase our culture, and connect with our diaspora and fans from the Northern Hemisphere. The success of these fixtures will enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby supporting the continued growth and success of the team.”

Sign-up to the Scottish Rugby mailing list to find out more about tickets and multi-match packages for Fiji v Scotland and Scotland’s Nations Championship home games this November. This fixture will be included in the Season Pass 2026/27. 

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Darge highlighted the physical battle in the pack and the significance of wrestling back from a deficit: “We were coming up second best in the collisions, and I can’t stress enough how good Wales were. They’re well coached by Steve [Tandy], so it was a tough game. But we wrestled back from 17-5 down, and I’m massively proud.”

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu described the team’s mindset and effort: “We dug deep and did what we needed to do to win ugly. Full credit to Wales – we thought Steve would’ve put us down as the team to beat. I said to the boys at half-time they’d have to find a little bit within themselves to win, and they did. The pack put their hands up, kept going forward, and smashed things in front of them.”

Finn Russell reflected on a pivotal moment that turned the game in Scotland’s favour, his quick kick leading to Darcy Graham’s try: “That was the moment – them scoring the penalty then us getting the kick straight away. Matt Fagerson said the [number] 8 was in the middle of the pitch, so I looked for the tempo one. I spoke to Darcy, and they obviously weren’t expecting it.”

Russell also acknowledged Wales’ performance and the challenges at the breakdown: “It didn’t surprise me – Steve’s such a good coach. They came out emotional and passionate at home, got a lot of turnovers, and we weren’t good enough at the breakdown. It was a tough, tight game… Wales were outstanding. We’ll take 11 points [in the championship table to date], but we know we could’ve done better versus Italy.”

Scotland’s victory was built on resilience, tactical nous and moments of individual brilliance, with players celebrating the collective effort that allowed them to overturn a 12-point deficit and leave Cardiff with a memorable win.

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