Scotland Crush USA in Stunning 64–0 Autumn Nations Series Opener
Scotland kicked off their Autumn Nations Series campaign in breathtaking fashion, delivering an absolutely dominant 64–0 victory over the United States at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. It was a statement performance from Gregor Townsend’s men — one that set the tone for the month ahead as they prepare to face tougher tests against New Zealand, Argentina, and Tonga.
From the very first whistle, it was clear that Scotland came to make a point. Josh Richardson wasted no time getting on the scoresheet with a try inside five minutes, and from there, the floodgates simply opened. Duhan van der Merwe celebrated his 50th cap in style, bagging two first-half tries, while Darcy Graham matched his energy with a brilliant hat trick — all before the hour mark. The speed and sharpness on the wings were just too much for the American defence to contain.
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Jamie Dobie, pulling the strings from scrum-half, added two well-taken tries himself, showing composure and confidence well beyond his years. Later in the match, Kyle Rowe and captain Stafford McDowall joined the scoring spree to take Scotland into double figures for tries. Adam Hastings was on point with the boot early on, nailing five conversions before being replaced by Ross Thompson, who continued the job seamlessly.
By halftime, the scoreline already read 45–0 — a number that almost didn’t seem real given how little resistance the USA managed to offer. The visitors struggled to maintain structure, and as soon as Scotland hit a few phases, gaps appeared everywhere. Former players on commentary couldn’t help but praise the home side’s ruthlessness. “It’s 15 guys playing for each other,” said former prop Peter Wright, noting the precision and teamwork that made every move look effortless.
While the USA showed occasional flashes of intent, errors and loose handling constantly let them down. Even when they had a rare break into Scotland’s 22, passes went astray and opportunities slipped away. The American side, who recently booked their World Cup qualification, looked far from ready for this level of intensity.
For Scotland, though, it was a dream start — one that reflected not just skill but depth. Several players made impressive debuts, including Harri Morris, who came on to earn his first cap. The atmosphere inside Murrayfield was electric, with fans enjoying every minute of the attacking rugby on display.
When the final whistle blew at 64–0, it felt less like a contest and more like a statement of intent. Townsend’s men showed confidence, chemistry, and class — exactly what was needed to silence off-field distractions and remind everyone why Scotland are a team to watch this autumn.
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