Scotland vs New Zealand: TV channel, kick-off time and confirmed teams

Scotland vs New Zealand kicks off at 2.10pm UK time on Saturday 7 November at Murrayfield, with the hosts chasing their first victory over the All Blacks. The Nations Championship encounter is live on ITV1 and STV, with coverage beginning at 1.40pm.

Gregor Townsend has selected Kyle Rowe at full-back, while Jordie Barrett returns to New Zealand’s midfield. Sione Tuipulotu captains Scotland and Codie Taylor leads the visitors.

How to watch Scotland vs New Zealand on TV

Viewers in the UK can watch Scotland vs New Zealand live on ITV1 or STV. Streaming is available through ITVX and, in Scotland, STV Player.

The Scotsman’s broadcast guide confirms coverage starts at 1.40pm, half an hour before kick-off. No sports subscription is needed.

Match detail	Information
Fixture	Scotland vs New Zealand
Competition	Nations Championship, Round 4
Date	Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue	Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
UK kick-off	2.10pm
TV coverage begins	1.40pm
UK television	ITV1 and STV
Live stream	ITVX and STV Player

New Zealand viewers can watch on Sky Sport, with kick-off at 3.10am on Sunday 8 November local time. Further weekend listings are available in our rugby on TV guide.

Scotland team news: Rowe starts as Kinghorn takes bench role

Rowe joins Jamie Dobie and Kyle Steyn in the back three, with Blair Kinghorn and Tom Jordan among the replacements. Finn Russell partners Ben White at half-back, while Tuipulotu and Huw Jones form the centre partnership.

Rory Sutherland starts at loosehead alongside Ewan Ashman and Zander Fagerson. Gregor Brown and Scott Cummings are the locks, with Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge and Jack Dempsey completing the pack.

Scottish Rugby’s team announcement confirms Steyn and Darge as vice-captains. Gregor Hiddleston provides hooker cover on a bench containing five forwards and three backs.

New Zealand team news: Jordie Barrett returns

Dave Rennie has made two changes to the starting side that faced Australia in Sydney. Ethan de Groot comes in at loosehead and Jordie Barrett returns at inside centre.

Taylor captains from hooker, with Damian McKenzie directing the attack at fly-half. Beauden Barrett starts at full-back between wings Josh Moorby and Will Jordan.

The All Blacks’ official squad announcement also confirms Asafo Aumua, Christian Lio-Willie and Anton Segner among the replacements.

New Zealand will wear white jerseys featuring a poppy and black armbands in memory of head of security Logan Cadwallader, who died in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Scotland vs New Zealand confirmed line-ups

No.	Scotland	New Zealand
1	Rory Sutherland	Ethan de Groot
2	Ewan Ashman	Codie Taylor (captain)
3	Zander Fagerson	Fletcher Newell
4	Gregor Brown	Scott Barrett
5	Scott Cummings	Fabian Holland
6	Matt Fagerson	Tupou Vaa’i
7	Rory Darge	Peter Lakai
8	Jack Dempsey	Wallace Sititi
9	Ben White	Cam Roigard
10	Finn Russell	Damian McKenzie
11	Jamie Dobie	Josh Moorby
12	Sione Tuipulotu (captain)	Jordie Barrett
13	Huw Jones	Quinn Tupaea
14	Kyle Steyn	Will Jordan
15	Kyle Rowe	Beauden Barrett

Replacements

Scotland: 16 Gregor Hiddleston, 17 Pierre Schoeman, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Max Williamson, 20 Josh Bayliss, 21 George Horne, 22 Tom Jordan, 23 Blair Kinghorn.

New Zealand: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 George Bower, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Christian Lio-Willie, 20 Anton Segner, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23 Rieko Ioane.

Have Scotland ever beaten New Zealand?

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks in 33 Tests. New Zealand have won 31 meetings, with the other two ending in draws at Murrayfield: 0-0 in 1964 and 25-25 in 1983.

The last four encounters have been settled by eight points or fewer. Scotland recovered from 17-0 down to draw level in the most recent meeting, before New Zealand eventually won 25-17.

Analysis: Scotland’s bench gives Townsend several ways to change the attack, particularly through Jordan and Kinghorn. Against a New Zealand backline containing McKenzie, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett, the hosts will also need to limit the loose possession that creates counter-attacking opportunities.

What comes next in the Nations Championship?

Both teams enter the match second in their respective hemisphere standings. Scotland next face Australia and Japan, while New Zealand continue their tour against Wales and England.

Follow the remaining fixtures through our international rugby coverage.

Your questions answered

What time does Scotland vs New Zealand kick off?

The match starts at 2.10pm UK time on Saturday 7 November at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Is Scotland vs New Zealand on free-to-air TV?

Yes. ITV1 and STV show the match live, with coverage from 1.40pm. Online viewing is available through ITVX and STV Player.

Who captains Scotland and New Zealand?

Sione Tuipulotu captains Scotland, while hooker Codie Taylor leads New Zealand.