Scotland vs New Zealand is free to watch in several countries, but the bigger question is whether Scotland can finally end a 120-year wait for a victory over the All Blacks. The teams meet at Murrayfield on Saturday, November 7, with kick-off at 2.10pm GMT.
Scotland have never beaten New Zealand in 33 attempts. The All Blacks have won 31 of those meetings, with two draws. In Scotland, the record reads 19 New Zealand wins and two draws.
Last November, Scotland fought back from 17-0 down to level the scores at Murrayfield before Damian McKenzie sealed a late New Zealand win. Gregor Townsend’s side are determined to turn another brave performance into a breakthrough result.
How to watch Scotland vs New Zealand for free
The match is free-to-air in the UK, Ireland and the US. In the UK, ITV1 shows the game, with streaming via ITVX. Viewers need an account, a TV licence and a UK postcode.
In Ireland, Virgin Media One broadcasts the match, and Virgin Media Play provides the online stream.
In the US, Rugbypass TV offers a free stream through its website or app, compatible with Chromecast, AirPlay, Apple TV and Android TV.
Fans outside those countries can use a VPN such as NordVPN to access their home streaming service. The service is currently promoted with a Black Friday discount.
Broadcast details around the world
- Australia: Stan Sport (from AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription starting at AU$9.99/month).
- New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 NZ, with Sky Sport Now from NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
- South Africa: SuperSport via DStv access packages, with streaming from Rs99/month.
- Canada: Premier Sports, with passes at CA$29.99 monthly, CA$79.99 for six months or CA$139.99 annually.
Start time and global kick-off
The match starts at 2.10pm GMT in Edinburgh. That is 6.10am PT and 9.10am ET in the US, 1.10am AEDT on Sunday, November 8 in Australia, and 3.10am NZDT in New Zealand.
Team news
Scotland welcome back Huw Jones, Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. Kinghorn is named among the replacements.
New Zealand are without Shannon Frizell, Tyrel Lomax and Ruben Love, among others. Richie Mo’unga is expected to take the reins at fly-half.
Scotland starting XV
Kyle Rowe; Kyle Steyn, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu (captain), Jamie Dobie; Finn Russell, Ben White; Jack Dempsey, Rory Darge, Matt Fagerson; Scott Cummings, Gregor Brown; Zander Fagerson, Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland.
Replacements: Gregor Hiddleston, Pierre Schoeman, Will Hurd, Max Williamson, Josh Bayliss, George Horne, Tom Jordan, Blair Kinghorn.
New Zealand starting XV
Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Josh Moorby; Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Tupou Vaa’i; Fabian Holland, Scott Barrett; Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.
Replacements: Asafo Aumua, George Bower, Pasilio Tosi, Christian Lio-Willie, Anton Segner, Cortez Ratima, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane.
Pool positions and form
Both sides sit second in their respective Nations Championship 2026 pools. Scotland were beaten by South Africa, while New Zealand remain unbeaten. The All Blacks have since toured South Africa with mixed results and delivered a heavy Bledisloe Cup defeat to Australia.
Scotland’s players and supporters are tired of moral victories. A first win over New Zealand would be the ultimate scalp.
