MATCH PREVIEW: Ireland v Argentina

Ireland will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing loss against New Zealand when Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas come to Dublin. Ireland and Argentina have met 19 times at Test level, dating back to their first encounter in 1990. Ireland hold the upper hand with 13 wins, including an unbeaten record in

MATCH PREVIEW: Scotland v Portugal

Scotland welcome fresh-faced opposition in Portugal to the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 16th November (15:10). This marks Portugal's inaugural appearance in the Autumn Nations Series, highlighting their growing prominence in international rugby. Head to head The two teams have faced each other only twice before at Test level: a 1999 Rugby

MATCH PREVIEW: Italy v Argentina

Date: Saturday, November 9 Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine Kick-off: 18.40 (17.40 GMT; 14.40 Argentina time) Expected weather: Sun through high clouds. Very little chance of precipitation. High of 17°C and a low of 5°C Referee: Matthew Carley (England) Assistant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland), Adam Leal (England) TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland) A Latin flame will burn bright when

MATCH PREVIEW: France v Japan

Date: Saturday, November 9 Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis Kick-off: 20:10 GMT Referee: Damian Schneider (UAR) Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (RA), James Doleman (NZR) TMO: Richard Kelly (NZR) France return to their national stadium this weekend with some demons to exorcise, while Eddie Jones's Japan seek a major scalp. France are unbeaten across their previous seven men’s

McKenzie steers All Blacks to victory against Ireland

McKenzie steers All Blacks to victory against Ireland 9th November 2024 The All Blacks ran out 13-23 winners against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, ending Ireland’s 19-game unbeaten run at home. The mood was set by a spine-tingling rendition of Ireland’s Call sung by over 51,000 home fans ready to watch

All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia

IMAGE CAPTION: Du'Plessis Kirifi and Quinn Tupaea, All Blacks XV v Munster, Thomond Park Ireland. IMAGE CREDIT: Ben Brady / Inpho. The All Blacks XV team has been named ahead of their second match of the Northern Tour against Georgia at GGL Stadium, Montpellier, France on Sunday 10 November, kick-off at

Match Preview: Wales v Fiji

Wales and Fiji will face off this Sunday at the Principality Stadium in the Autumn Nations Series. The game marks 60 years since the Fijians first toured Wales in 1964. The visitors’ flair and physicality left a memorable impression on Welsh fans on their initial visit, and they are set to

Match Preview: Scotland v South Africa

After demolishing Fiji last Saturday, Scotland face a bigger challenge this weekend at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Scotland will go into the match against the Springboks with spirits high after putting together a complete and world-class performance against a Fijian side who were fresh off the back of a Pacific Nations Cup

Match Preview: England v Australia

Date: Saturday, November 9 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Kick-off: 15:10 GMT Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia), Paul Williams (New Zealand) TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand) England will be adamant on righting the wrongs of last weekend and making a statement versus an Australian side struggling for form. For Steve Borthwick’s men, this

Match Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

Match Details: All Blacks v Ireland, Friday, November 8, 8.10pm GMT (Saturday, November 9, 9.10am NZDT), Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Played: 37 Won: All Blacks 31, Ireland 5, Drawn 1 Last time: New Zealand 28-24 Ireland, Stade de France, Paris, October 14, 2023 Referee: Nick Berry Ireland's Autumn Nations Series campaign kicks off with a high-stakes clash