Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat

Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney.

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:13 AM

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Australia defeated Scotland 56-12 in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney, scoring eight tries.
The result marked Scotland's eighth consecutive defeat, including four in the WXV competition.
Katie Buchanan and Rachel Malcolm scored tries for Scotland.

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Australia defeated Scotland 56-12 in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney, subjecting the visitors to their eighth consecutive defeat. Scotland took an early lead through a fifth-minute try by Katie Buchanan, but the Wallaroos responded powerfully by crossing the line five times to secure a 35-5 advantage by halftime.

Australia continued their dominance in the second half, with Desiree Miller, Amelia Whitaker, and Eva Karpani adding to tries scored by Brittany Merlo, Maya Stewart, and Ellis. Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm scored a second-half try, but late disciplinary issues saw Eva Donaldson sin-binned as Australia completed the emphatic eight-try win.

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Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat

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