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Scotland Reflects on Controversial World Cup Loss as Team Aims for Qualification
10/14/2025
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- On the tenth anniversary of Scotland's 2015 World Cup quarter-final loss to Australia, World Rugby referee Craig Joubert awarded a penalty to Australia, giving a 35-34 defeat.
- World Rugby later acknowledged the call as wrong, prompting changes in officiating rules and sparking ongoing debate.
- Scotland's current team is in contention for World Cup qualification, needing two wins against Greece and Denmark to reach the finals.
