New Zealand has preserved a 120-year unbeaten record against Scotland after winning a gripping contest 25-17 at Murrayfield.

The All Blacks survived three yellow cards in a dramatic, gripping, chaotic contest befitting Murrayfield’s centenary celebration to preserve their 120-yea

The All Blacks keep their Grand Slam hopes alive despite a spirited Scottish comeback.

A 0-0 draw at Murrayfield in January 1964 and a 25-25 draw at Murrayfield in November 1983 are the closest Scotland have come to beating New Zealand. In both 2017 and 2022, Scotland came close before ultimately falling short. One of sport's longest unbeaten runs.

Forced onto the pitch early after Clarke’s head thundered into Steyn’s hip, McKenzie was a small improvement under the high ball for the All Blacks but delivered three clutch plays that shifted the narrative from a shock collapse and first-ever New Zealand loss to Scotland, to a nip and tuck victory.

Damian McKenzie’s impact off the bench secured a win for the All Blacks Scotland levelled the score at 17-17, but McKenzie’s magic turned the game around. The All Blacks’ resilience and McKenzie’s brilliance kept their Grand Slam hopes alive.

Sione Tuipulotu was left lamenting a failure to capitalise on a rousing second-half comeback after a 25-17 defeat by New Zealand left Scotland still searching for a win over the All Blacks.

Following victories for the Springboks, Ireland, All Blacks, England and Italy in the Autumn Nations Series, here’s the latest World Rugby rankings. There is still an opportunity for the rankings to change with Wales and Argentina facing off at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, but there were significant movements from Saturday’s action.