The Hopetoun Cup is a rugby union trophy contested between Australia and Scotland.Israel Folau may be gone, but will it make a difference? Established in 1998, the award is a link between the two countries and is named after John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1860–1908). Hope, a Scotsman, was the former Governor-General of Australia and presided over the Federation of Australia in 1901. Like the Ella–Mobbs Trophy (formerly known as the Cook Cup after Captain James Cook), the Hopetoun Cup is crystal and was designed by Royal Doulton in London. Of the trophies contested between Australia and their British Isles counterparts, the Hopetoun Cup is the second-oldest, being established the following year to the Cook Cup (Australia–England).

Scotland are the current holders, winning the Hopetoun Cup for the sixth time in 2024, and have won 4 out of the last 5 encounters. Scotland won back-to-back 19–24 in Sydney, 53–24 in Edinburgh in 2017, and Edinburgh again 15–13 in 2021. Australia have recorded 8 wins since inception including a 5 win streak from 1998 to 2006, contributing to holding the cup for the majority of its existence. In 2009 and 2012, Scotland recorded back-to-back wins to hold the cup for four years.

Results Statistical details Details Total Drawn Australia points Scotland points Matches in Australia 6 4 2 0 172 75 Matches in Scotland 10 7 3 0 241 184 Details 16 11 5 0 413 259

– Summer Test – Autumn International Year Date Venue Home Score Away TrophyWinner202424 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh27–13202229 OctoberMurrayfield, Edinburgh15–1620217 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh15–13201725 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh53–24201717 JuneSydney Football Stadium, Sydney19–24201612 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh22–23201323 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh15–2120125 JuneHunter Stadium, Newcastle6–9200921 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh9–8200625 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh15–44200420 NovemberHampden Park, Glasgow17–316 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh14–31200419 JuneStadium Australia, Sydney34–1313 JuneDocklands Stadium, Melbourne35–15200011 NovemberMurrayfield, Edinburgh9–30199820 JuneLang Park, Brisbane33–1113 JuneSydney Football Stadium, Sydney45–3

See also

History of rugby union matches between Australia and Scotland Lansdowne Cup

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