Australia's dreams of a historic Grand Slam triumph 40 years in the making have been shattered at the hands of Scotland magician Finn Russell and his side's defensive tenacity, with the Wallabies' rose-tinted glasses lifted and the side left to wonder what could have been.

Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try scoring record for Scotland as they ran in four tries to one and overwhelmed Australia 27-13 on Sunday, ending the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam over the home nations on their November tour.

Scotland's rugby team defeated Australia 27-13, reclaiming glory as Duhan van der Merwe regained his try record. Scotland scored four tries, overshadowing Australia's single try by debutant Harry Potter.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try against the land of his birth in a 27-13 win over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday that dashed the Wallabies' dream of a Grand Slam. But Scotland, increasingly fluent in attack after half-time,

Hosts end Autumn Nations Series with statement victory - Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu helps halt Wallabies in their tracks

Australia's dreams of a historic Grand Slam triumph 40 years in the making have been shattered at the hands of Scotland magician Finn Russell and his side's defensive tenacity.

Scotland secured a statement victory against Australia to mark a perfect end to their Autumn Nations Series campaign. Second-half tries from Duhan van der Merwe, Josh Bayliss and Finn Russell powered the hosts away,

Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try scoring record for Scotland as they ran in four tries to one and overwhelmed Australia 27-13 on Sunday, ending the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam over the home nations on their November tour.

Australia’s bid for its first rugby Grand Slam in 40 years is over. The Wallabies lost 27-13 to Scotland on Sunday to end their hopes of a sweep of victories in the season-closing tour of Britain and Ireland.