New Zealand pulls away after halftime to beat Scotland 43-21

New Zealand overwhelmed Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield in the Nations Championship, extending its unbeaten record against the Scots. Scotland’s Ewan Ashman scored a first-half hat trick, helping the hosts stay within three points at halftime, but they failed to score after the break as the All Blacks pulled away. Beauden Barrett scored twice, while several other New Zealand players crossed in a 10-try match shaped by errors and yellow cards. The result leaves Scotland still seeking its first win over New Zealand after 34 meetings.