Australia scores four tries to defeat Scotland in Edinburgh
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Australia secured a 30-10 victory over Scotland in the WXV Global Series held in Edinburgh on September 26. After trailing 10-5 at halftime, Australia dominated the second half, scoring three tries in an eight-minute span. Evie Gallagher scored the opening try for Scotland, but the Wallaroos' clinical play turned the tide after the break. Both teams are set to meet again in Sydney next weekend.
- •Scotland led 10-5 at halftime; Australia scored 25 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Evie Gallagher scored Scotland's try; Desiree Miller scored for Australia.
- •Samantha Wood scored a crucial try and converted two others for Australia.
- •Australia has wins against Scotland after previous defeats against Canada and New Zealand.
- •The teams will play again next weekend in Sydney.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
- 5:17 PMBBC Sport — Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
"Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
"Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 5:23 PMAustralia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
- BBC SportSep 26, 2026, 5:17 PMAustralia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
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