Rugby union trophy
The Hopetoun Cup was established as a perpetual rugby union trophy between Australia and Scotland [1] in 1998. In the spirit of the link between the two countries, it is named for John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1860–1908), a Scotsman, who, as the then Governor-General of Australia , presided over the Federation of Australia in 1901. Like the Cook Cup , the Hopetoun Cup is crystal and was designed by Royal Doulton in London .
Australia are the current holders, ending Scotland's winning run of three victories in 2022, dating back to 2017.[2] Scotland won back-to-back 24–19 in Sydney, 53–24 in Edinburgh in 2017, and Edinburgh again 15–13 in 2021. Australia have held the cup for the majority of its existence. However, in 2009 and 2012, Scotland recorded back-to-back wins to hold the cup for four years.[3]
Matches
Details
P
Australia
Scotland
D
Australia points
Scotland points
Australia
6
4
2
0
172
75
Scotland
10
7
3
0
241
184
Overall
16
11
5
0
413
259
Results
Year
Date
Venue
Home
Score
Away
Trophy Winner
2022
29 October
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
15–16
Australia
2021
7 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
15–13
Australia
2017
25 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
53–24
Australia
2017
17 June
Sydney Football Stadium , Sydney
Australia
19–24
Scotland
2016
12 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
22–23
Australia
2013
23 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
15–21
Australia
2012
5 June
Hunter Stadium , Newcastle
Australia
6–9
Scotland
2009
21 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
9–8
Australia
2006
25 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
15–44
Australia
2004
20 November
Hampden Park , Glasgow
Scotland
17–31
Australia
6 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
14–31
2004
19 June
Stadium Australia , Sydney
Australia
34–13
Scotland
13 June
Docklands Stadium , Melbourne
35–15
2000
11 November
Murrayfield , Edinburgh
Scotland
9–30
Australia
1998
20 June
Lang Park , Brisbane
Australia
33–11
Scotland
13 June
Sydney Football Stadium , Sydney
45–3
See also
References
External links
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History Players Home stadium Competitions and trophies Related teams Matches
Tours
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