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Scotland loses to New Zealand, Gallagher seeks belief ahead of Australia match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Scotland loses to New Zealand, Gallagher seeks belief ahead of Australia match

Summary

Scotland faced New Zealand at Hive Stadium, suffering a 66-14 defeat in the WXV Global Series. Evie Gallagher scored both tries for Scotland but acknowledged the Black Ferns' dominance, who scored ten tries. This loss marks Scotland's second consecutive defeat, having fallen to Canada the previous weekend. As Scotland prepares to face Australia next Saturday, Gallagher emphasized the need for her team to build belief and trust in their abilities against top-tier opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland loses 66-14 to New Zealand at Hive Stadium.
•Evie Gallagher scores both of Scotland's tries.
•Scotland has lost their first two matches of the WXV Global Series.
•Next match is against Australia on September 26.
•Gallagher calls for increased belief within the team.

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8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland must show more belief - Gallagher

What they're saying

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Evie Gallagher says Scotland must believe they belong amongst the world's best if they are to compete against the top international sides. The number eight scored both of Scotland's tries against New Zealand but the Black Ferns were a class apart as they ran in 10 tries for a 66-14 victory at Hive Stadium. It was a second straight defeat for the Scots in the WXV Global Series following last weekend's defeat to Canada.
— Yahoo Sports

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