New Zealand defeat Scotland to continue winning streak at Murrayfield

New Zealand defeated Scotland 43-21 in their rugby Nations Championship match at Murrayfield. Radio Kerry, BBC Sport, the Daily Mail, the Guardian, Sky Sports, and FloRugby all reported on the victory for the visiting team. [1][4][5][7][8][9]

Radio Kerry and the Guardian reported that Scotland player Ewan Ashman scored a hat-trick of tries during the match. According to the Daily Mail, Scotland trailed New Zealand by just three points at half-time before New Zealand pulled away in the second half with three unopposed tries. Radio Kerry also noted that South Africa defeated Italy 66-7 in Turin in an earlier Nations Championship fixture. [1][4][7]

The Daily Mail reported that Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admitted his side had been the creators of their own downfall. According to the Daily Mail, the defeat extended Scotland's winless run against New Zealand to 34 matches. [4]

The New Zealand national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represents New Zealand in men's rugby union. As FTMQ News reported earlier, New Zealand previously defeated Australia 50-19 in October to retain the Bledisloe Cup. [13][15]