Scotland announces 2025 Summer Tour Fixtures

Scotland has officially confirmed the schedule for its 2025 summer rugby tour, which includes high-profile matches against the Maori All Blacks, Fiji, and Samoa.

This marks Scotland’s first tour to New Zealand in a quarter-century and is set to be a significant test for the national side ahead of future competitions.

The tour kicks off on Saturday, July 5, with a historic clash against the Maori All Blacks at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei, New Zealand. This will be the third encounter between the two sides, following matches in 1998 and 2000.

Scotland will then travel to Suva to face Fiji on July 12 at HFC Bank Stadium. Their last visit to Fiji in 2017 saw the hosts emerge victorious, and this upcoming fixture promises to be just as competitive.

The tour concludes on Friday, July 18, with a final match against Samoa at the iconic Eden Park in Auckland. Scotland last faced Samoa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, securing a commanding 34-0 win.

Head Coach Gregor Townsend shared his excitement about returning to New Zealand and facing three physical, passionate rugby sides.

"It's the first time since 2000 that we've been to New Zealand, and spending time in a country with such a deep rugby culture is such a unique and special experience.

Playing against the Maori All Blacks will be a proper introduction to New Zealand rugby and they will provide a strong test, especially in the contact area."

"Fiji have shown over the past few seasons that they are a rising force in world rugby and will relish the chance of playing a Six Nations country at home. We will be challenged in attack and defence as well as very different weather conditions that we are used to in the northern hemisphere.

"Finally, Samoa are one of the most physical teams in world rugby with how hard they hit in the tackle. They were very competitive at the World Cup in 2023 and secured an impressive win over Italy last summer. Playing at Eden Park is a wonderful opportunity for both teams and it will be a great setting to end our tour of the South Pacific."

The summer tour will also provide a platform for newer players to make their mark. With the British and Irish Lions tour occurring simultaneously, some fresh faces are expected to be called into the squad.

"With the Lions tour happening at the same time, I'm expecting that we will have to call up some players that weren't involved in the Guinness Six Nations.

"But it will be an experienced group overall that we are planning to take out on tour, as we know these are three very tough games for us."

Scotland Fixtures:

5th July - Scotland v Maori All Blacks
12th July - Scotland v Fiji
18th July - Scotland v Samoa