Scotland rallies to defeat Fiji in Nations Championship clash
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Scotland overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Fiji 33-17 at Murrayfield on July 18, 2026. Jamie Dobie made a significant impact off the bench, scoring two tries as Scotland’s replacements played a crucial role in the second-half comeback. After a disappointing first half, where Scotland allowed three tries, the team responded with 26 unanswered points, showcasing improved performance. The victory secures a bonus-point win for Scotland in their final summer encounter and solidifies their position in the Nations Championship standings.
- •Scotland trailed 17-7 at halftime before coming back to win.
- •Jamie Dobie scored two tries as a substitute.
- •The final score was 33-17 in favor of Scotland.
- •Scotland scored 26 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Fiji remains without points in the Nations Championship.
- 4:36 PMESPN Rugby — Dobie scores double as Scotland edge Fiji
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland fight back to claim victory against Fiji in Nations Championship
"Jamie Dobie scored two tries off the bench as Scotland’s replacements made their mark in a second-half comeback against Fiji.
"Jamie Dobie scored a double off the bench as Scotland's replacements made their mark in a second-half comeback over Fiji.
Sources
External links- ESPN RugbyJul 18, 2026, 4:36 PMDobie scores double as Scotland edge Fiji
Jamie Dobie scored a double off the bench as Scotland's replacements made their mark in a second-half comeback over Fiji.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 3:30 PMScotland fight back to claim victory against Fiji in Nations Championship
Jamie Dobie scored two tries off the bench as Scotland’s replacements made their mark in a second-half comeback against Fiji.
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