Samoa 12 - 41 Scotland

Full time

18 Jul 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Eden Park

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Scotland delivered a commanding performance against Samoa, finishing the match with a score of 41-12. Ewan Ashman and Rory Hutchinson opened the scoring for Scotland with early tries, quickly establishing a lead. Fergus Burke's conversion followed Hutchinson's try, and Scotland continued to dominate with further tries from Arron Reed and Kyle Steyn. Despite a brief response from Samoa, with Benjamin Nee-Nee scoring, Scotland struck back with a try from Grant Gilchrist just before half-time. A strong second half saw Scotland maintain their momentum, with Kyle Rowe and George Turner adding to the scoreline. Samoa's Duncan Paia'aua managed a second try, but Scotland's George Horne contributed significantly with his conversions. The match concluded with Scotland firmly in control, showcasing their depth and tactical prowess.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 11.3°C (Feels like 7.1°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 14.0 km/h, gusting to 30.2 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 2%

Events

Kickoff
7'

Try

Ewan Ashman · Scotland

0 - 5
12'

Try

Rory Hutchinson · Scotland

0 - 10
13'

Conversion

Fergus Burke · Scotland

0 - 12
30'

Try

Arron Reed · Scotland

0 - 17
35'

Try

Kyle Steyn · Scotland

0 - 22
40'

Substitution

George Horne on for Kyle Steyn · Scotland
40'

Substitution

Nathan McBeth on for Rory Sutherland · Scotland
40'

Substitution

George Turner on for Ewan Ashman · Scotland
Halftime 0 - 22
Second Half
44'

Try

Grant Gilchrist · Scotland

0 - 27
45'

Conversion

George Horne · Scotland

0 - 29
45'

Substitution

Niko Jones on for Jonah Mau'u · Samoa
45'

Substitution

Iakopo Petelo-Mapu on for Taleni Seu · Samoa
49'

Try

Benjamin Nee-Nee · Samoa

5 - 29
51'

Substitution

Luteru Tolai on for Pita Anae Ah-Sue · Samoa
52'

Substitution

Rodney Iona on for Latrell Smiler Ah-Kiong · Samoa
54'

Try

Kyle Rowe · Scotland

5 - 34
55'

Substitution

Ben Muncaster on for Rory Darge · Scotland
55'

Substitution

Finlay Richardson on for Elliot Millar Mills · Scotland
55'

Substitution

Cameron Henderson on for Gregor Brown · Scotland
60'

Substitution

Marco Fepulea'i on for Michael Alaalatoa · Samoa
61'

Substitution

Adam Hastings on for Fergus Burke · Scotland
63'

Try

Duncan Paia'aua · Samoa

10 - 34
64'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga · Samoa

12 - 34
64'

Substitution

Michael Curry on for Samuel Slade · Samoa
68'

Substitution

Connor Tupai on for Melani Matavao · Samoa
72'

Substitution

Kaynan Siteine-Tua on for Aki Seiuli · Samoa
76'

Try

George Turner · Scotland

12 - 39
77'

Conversion

George Horne · Scotland

12 - 41
77'

Substitution

Marshall Sykes on for Jamie Dobie · Scotland
Fulltime 12 - 41

Player ratings

Samoa

15 Latrell Smiler Ah-Kiong 6.8
14 Tuna Tuitama 6.5
13 Duncan Paia'aua 8.5
12 Henry Taefu 5.5
11 Tomasi Alosio 6.3
10 Jacob Umaga 5.7
9 Melani Matavao 7.0
1 Aki Seiuli 6.4
2 Pita Anae Ah-Sue 6.7
3 Michael Alaalatoa 5.9
4 Benjamin Nee-Nee 8.1
5 Samuel Slade 6.6
6 Theo McFarland 5.6
7 Jonah Mau'u 6.4
8 Taleni Seu 6.9
16 Luteru Tolai 5.9
17 Kaynan Siteine-Tua –
18 Marco Fepulea'i 5.6
19 Michael Curry 5.9
20 Niko Jones 7.1
21 Iakopo Petelo-Mapu 5.6
22 Connor Tupai 5.7
23 Rodney Iona 6.2

Scotland

15 Kyle Rowe 9.1
14 Kyle Steyn 8.1
13 Rory Hutchinson 8.1
12 Stafford McDowall 7.7
11 Arron Reed 9.1
10 Fergus Burke 7.0
9 Jamie Dobie 7.1
1 Rory Sutherland 6.4
2 Ewan Ashman 8.6
3 Elliot Millar Mills 6.5
4 Gregor Brown 7.5
5 Grant Gilchrist 7.5
6 Andy Onyeama-Christie 7.3
7 Rory Darge 6.9
8 Matt Fagerson 7.5
16 George Turner 7.4
17 Nathan McBeth 5.4
18 Finlay Richardson 6.4
19 Cameron Henderson 6.4
20 Marshall Sykes –
21 Ben Muncaster 6.3
22 George Horne 6.9
23 Adam Hastings 6.2