Liam Williams leads Wales to South Africa win and first clean sweep
7 years ago by The Guardian• Wales 20-11 South Africa• A ninth successive win is their best run for 19 yearsThey do not count for anything substantial, these autumn internationals, but to complete a clean sweep in such a series...
Rankings, redemption, running: how England are shaping up for World Cup
7 years ago by The GuardianSome of the areas Eddie Jones must tackle if England are to succeed in Japan next yearEddie Jones’s aim when he took charge was to get England to the top of the world rankings before the start of the...
Wasps sign Italian star Michele Campagnaro
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have confirmed the signing of Italy international Michele Campagnaro. The centre, who will link up with his new teammates after the Autumn Internationals, has signed a deal until the end...
WEEKEND AHEAD: All your Autumn International team sheets, kick off times and previews
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Autumn Internationals kick into high gear this weekend with some intriguing match ups and opportunities for a few sides in particular to claim major bragging rights and in one case, perhaps even change...
All Blacks’ Steve Hansen says England’s Eddie Jones can take the heat
7 years ago by The Guardian• New Zealand coach speaks to England counterpart regularly• England play All Blacks for first time in four years on SaturdaySteve Hansen believes Eddie Jones will be totally unconcerned by any pressure...
Chris van Zyl signs for Saracens
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Stormers and Western Province lock Chris van Zyl has signed for the club on a short-term deal. Born in Cape Town, van Zyl didn’t start his professional...
On this day in 2016 Ireland ended a 111 year wait for a victory over New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland ran out 40-29 winners over the All Blacks here at Soldier Field in Chicago in November 2016. New Zealand started very brightly with George Moala scoring a try after just 5 minutes. On...
Andy Goode questions England's chances heading into tough Autumn Internationals fixtures
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWith the Autumn Internationals starting this weekend, the boys over at The Rugby Pod have given their thoughts on England's chances. In particular, former England fly-half and co-host Andy Goode is a little...
The All Blacks will provide the acid test for north’s leading lights
8 years ago by The GuardianThe autumn Tests provide an indication of sides’ potential for next year’s World Cup in Japan“You want to be out there when the lights are on,” said Australia’s captain, Michael Hooper, during...
Long-awaited return of Manu Tuilagi increases England’s options
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Leicester centre has not played for his country since 2016 but will give Eddie Jones more scope for choice in personnel and tactics in the upcoming autumn internationalsIt is six years since New Zealand...
