AS IT HAPPENED: Wallaroos finish Europe leg on high with victory over Scotland in Edinburgh

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 4:48 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

RECAP: The Wallaroos have surged past Scotland in Edinburgh for a 30-10 win.

The Aussies rallied from a 10-5 half-time deficit to take down the hosts, staying perfect against Scotland.

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They celebrated Michaela Leonard's milestone in style, who became the first Wallaroo to reach 50 caps, set to start in the second row.

Three tries in a seven-minute period were the difference as player of the match Faitala Moleka helped blow Scotland away.

It ends a six game losing streak for the Wallaroos, their first victory since the start of the year against Fiji,

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76'; Wood furthers lead

Wallaroos 30-10: Samantha Wood extends the lead for the Aussies with her second penalty of the afternoon.

The Wallaroos are in full control as the scrumhalf nails the kick from close to 25 metres out.

72': Scotland running out of time

Wallaroos 27-10: The Scots need to strike now if they are to come back in this game.

The Wallaroos are hunting for the game-sealer but a knock-on close to halfway gives Scotland the chance to attack with penalty advantage.

They kick for the line and try to set up a rolling maul, pinged for obsutrction when setting up the maul.

66': Wood adds to lead

Wallaroos 27-10: A powerful scrum delivers Samantha Wood with an easy three pointer to extend the lead outside of two converted tries.

The Aussies muscle up for the tight-head penalty win, allowing Wood to nail the penalty from 15 metres out close to the posts.

63' Duck held up

Wallaroos 24-10: Piper Duck is just held up over the line as Scotland stays alive in this game.

A patient approach from the Aussies just can't find the killer blow as the Scottish playmakers hold the back-rower up.

The Aussies then lose the ball inside the Scots 22, with the wet conditions taking its toil.

60': Moleka rolling for Aussies

Wallaroos 24-10: Faitala Moleka is on fire, nailing the 50-22 as the rain starts to pour.

Scotland return to 15 players, but they'll have to defend their line after Moleka's kick is perfect, trickling over the line 15 metres out.

57': Moleka continues onslaught

Wallaroos 24-10: Bang, bang for Wallaroos as they surge over through Faitala Moleka.

Credit to Desiree Miller for the break via the kick-off as she passes back inside to the supporting Kaitlan Leaney.

Moleka is there next phase to run through the hole as the Aussies keep the foot on the gas with the numbers advantage.

55': Hoy on the burst

Wallaroos 19-10: Brianna Hoy makes every front-rower proud with her maiden try.

Hoy receives the flat ball from Caitlyn Halse and dummies the fullback enough to create space, spinning over for the five pointer.

52': Wallaroos running downhill

Wallaroos 12-10: Siokapesi Palu Sekona instantly sparks the Wallaroos after the kick-off with a damaging burst over halfway.

With Scotland dealing with another injury, a smart kick from Faitala Moleka finds touch a metre out.

It's Palu Sekona's last involvement for the day, with the skipper, Brittany Merlo and Pia Tapsell off for Lily Bone, Tania Naden and Emily Chancellor.

50': Wood snipes for score, Scotland down to 14

Wallaroos 12-10: Samantha Wood snipes a critical try, earning the Wallaroos more than the try itself

It comes off the back of a powerful rolling maul that drives close to 20 metres, only stopped illegally by Evie Gallagher.

Wood defies the infringement with a smart burst at ruck time, with Gallagher sent for ten for her cynical foul.

46': Breakdown battle continues

Scotland 10-5: The teams are trading breakdown steals as the pace of the game rises.

The Scots come up with the initial steal, responded to by the Aussies as a bomb from Caitlyn Halse wins the goalline drop-out and a massive territory gain.

A further ruck penalty against Scotland allows the Wallaroos to kick inside the 22.

42': Palu denied try

Scotland 10-5: Just as it looks like the Wallaroos have scored, they are pinged for obstruction.

Siokapesi Palu Sekona strolls through a clear hold, but Michaela Leonard (minus headgear) takes out the defender.

HALF TIME: SCOTLAND 10 - 5 WALLAROOS
39': Late Wallaroos attack halted

Scotland 10-5: The Scottish defence is really holding its own as it forces the turnover 30 metres out.

The Aussies spread it wide back to Desi Miller, but the winger is held up, and the Scots do enough to win the scrum.

36': Scotland add to lead

Scotland 10-5: Helen Nelson adds a crucial three points to Scotland's lead right before the break.

Brianna Hoy is pinged for coming from the side shortly after the kick-off as the Scottish fullback nails the kick in the tough conditions.

33': Desi makes it 100

Scotland 7-5: Desiree Miller finds the line for a crucial try for the Wallaroos close to half-time.

A lovely long pass from Waiaria Ellis creates the space for Georgina Friedrichs to find her winger, who crosses untouched.

It's Miller's 19th try in gold, bringing up 100 Test points.

28': Wallaroos muscle up to flip momentum

Scotland 7-0: The Wallaroos forward pack is going to work, winning penalty after penalty at rolling maul time.

The Scots did well to stop them at lineout time but the Aussies are starting to force mistakes, leading to three infringements in a row to place them on Scotland's five metre line.

Scotland do well to repel it when it counts, forcing the error on their line.

25': Wallaroos hold tough

Scotland 7-0: The Wallaroos are firmly under pressure as they keep producing the good for the turnover.

The hosts are enjoying their fair share of field position but can't get through the Aussie defence as they respond for the turnover.

Scotland very lucky not to be penalised as Elliann Clarke runs close to 15 metres to push Faliki Pohiva off the ball for no sanction.

22': Scotland expose space for 50-22

Scotland 7-0: Scotland are on fire as Meryl Smith delivers a 50-22.

It's almost the best option for the Aussies as Rhona Lloyd hounds down the sideline for the ball, beat by the touchline.

It allows Australia to muscle up at maul time for the turnover, holding on for the time being.

20': Nasty collision rocks Halse

Scotland 7-0: Caitlyn Halse is set to go off for a HIA after a brutal collision trying to make a tackle.

Halse chips for herself and comes into contact with opposite number Helen Ramsey, going down clutching her nose.

She goes off for the assessment under some duress, hoping to continue but told she must undergo the test as Ava Wereta takes her place.

15': Scots nab opener

Scotland 7-0: Number eight Evie Gallagher scores the opener for Scotland as their pressure pays off.

Gallagher touched down close to the posts as the forwards rumble over from close to the line under penalty advantage.

It follows a penalty against Faliki Pohiva, which lets the hosts kick deep inside the Australian 22.

9': Scotland turning tide

The Scots quickly march into the Aussies' half as they play at pace through Meryl Smith.

The centre surges over the halfway and gets the hosts on the attack, drawing the penalty for the lineout inside Australia's 22, which ends in an accidental obstruction against the referee for a Scotland scrum.

Georgina Friedrichs comes up big for Australia after the feed, winning the ruck penalty for holding on.

5': Whitaker almost delivers

A smart kick from Samantha Wood almost delivers the opener for Amelia Whitaker.

Great smarts from Wood as she puts the kick in behind for the winger, who just can't put it down as it goes dead.

3': Aussies building pressure

Positive signs early from the Aussies as they make metres and win a penalty for offside.

Scotland do well to shut down their rolling maul, with a knock on just outside the 22 ending the attack for the Wallaroos.

Strong work at scrum time from the visitors wins the short arm against the feed.

KICK OFF

Faitala Moleka launches the ball deep and this game is underway at Hive Stadium!

Michaela Leonard leads the Wallaroos out (headgear in tow) in her 50th Test for the Wallaroos, receiving warm cheers from both teams.

A strong crowd for the Scots as they belt out 'Flower of Scotland' with plenty of pride.

SCOTLAND 10

Tries: Gallagher

Cons: Nelson 1/1

Pens: Nelson 1/1

WALLAROOS 30

Tries: Miller, Wood, Hoy, Moleka

Cons: Wood 2/4

Pens: Wood 2/2


PRE-GAME: WELCOME

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallaroos' maiden Test in Edinburgh against Scotland.

It's a special day for the program, with Michaela Leonard set to become the first to 50 caps. Whether she dons the headgear as promised (via Instagram) remains to be seen.

Scotland remain fierce opposition as both teams look to break their recent losing runs with a win.

SCOTLAND v WALLAROOS TEAMS

SCOTLAND (15-1): Hannah Ramsay, Rhona Lloyd, Evie Wills, Meryl Smith, Shona Campbell, Helen Nelson, Ceitidh Ainsworth, Evie Gallagher, Rachel McLachlan, Rachel Malcolm (cap), Sarah Bonar, Holland Bogan, Elliann Clarke, Lana Skeldon, Anne Young

Replacements: Aicha Sutcliffe, Leah Bartlett, Molly Poolman, Hollie Cunningham, Eva Donaldson, Leia Brebner-Holden, Katie Buchanan, Chloe Rollie

WALLAROOS (15-1): Caitlyn Halse, Amelia Whitaker, Georgina Friedrichs, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Waiaria Ellis, Samantha Wood, Siokapesi Palu Sekona (cap), Piper Duck, Pia Tapsell, Michaela Leonard, Kaitlan Leaney, Faliki Pohiva, Brittany Merlo, Brianna Hoy

Replacements: Tania Naden, Martha Fua, Bridie O’Gorman, Jemma Bemrose, Emily Chancellor, Lily Bone, Tia Hinds, Ava Werera.

Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)

Assistant Referees: Bérénice  Loubet & Alexandra Ferré (FFR)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

FPRO: Paul Haycock (IRFU)

HOW TO WATCH SCOTLAND v WALLAROOS

Scotland's clash with the Wallaroos will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 1:00 am with kickoff expected at 1:10 am.

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