Scotland trail in All Blacks’ wake once more despite Ewan Ashman hat-trick
According to The Guardian, the Scotland national rugby team suffered a 43-21 defeat against New Zealand (the All Blacks) at Murrayfield. Scottish hooker Ewan Ashman scored a hat-trick in the first half, but the hosts failed to register any points in the second half. Conversely, New Zealand, led by Beauden Barrett who scored two tries, secured 19 unanswered points in the second half. This victory strengthens New Zealand's position at the top of the Southern Hemisphere table in the Nations Championship.

