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Jones warns England that Ireland akin to going 'from Nishikori to Djokovic'

‘Massive step up’ needed after easy wins over Italy and GeorgiaEddie Jones wary of ‘tough, physical’ Irish teamEddie Jones has warned his players of the “massive step-up” they face against...

Test Team of the Week

A thrilling weekend of test rugby saw the Pumas notch up a first win over the All Blacks before the second day of action in the Autumn Nations Cup kicked off up north.   The Pumas were brutal and...

Full pockets and tailored ads: Amazon plants its flag in land of televised rugby | Barry Glendenning

Two untaxing wins meant the corporate behemoth arrived quietly – but the smart money says it’s here to stayIf Amazon Prime Video was hopeful its maiden foray into rugby coverage would be the main talking...

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Duhan van der Merwe makes his mark as Scotland fight back to beat Italy

Italy 17-28 ScotlandAway side overturn half-time deficit to win five in a rowFive wins in a row. In Florence, of all places, Scotland have developed their latest renaissance, stretching a string of victories...

Flattering scoreline as Scotland avoid an upset in Florence

Gregor Townsend's Scotland avoids defeat in their opening game of the Autumn Nations Cup in Florence. Italy put in a valiant performance but could not upset Scotland at the same ground they beat the...

Zander Fagerson scores bizarre try as Scotland beat Italy

The Scotland prop scores as Gregor Townsend’s side secure bonus-point win in FlorenceMemorable score: Zander Fagerson scored one of Scotland's four tries against Italy (Getty Images)The Scotland prop...

Duhan van der Merwe runs a superb line to score his second test try

Duhan van der Merwe run this superb line to score his second test try in just his third test match for Scotland.     Like a hot knife through butter 🔪#AutumnNationsCup #ITAvSCO pic.twitter.com/MzCwu0hMYY —...

Italy score a scintillating try to lead at half time against Scotland

Italy got their Autumn Nations Cup off to a bright start as they led Scotland 11-7 at half time.   Poalo Garbisi slotted two penalties to give Italy a 6-0 lead before Scotland hit back...

Italy v Scotland: Autumn Nations Cup – live!

Nations Cup updates from Florence, kick-off 12.45pm GMTArgentina down All Blacks for first time in historic upsetAnd feel free to email Lee or tweet @BloodandMud 1.09pm GMT 18 mins. The fly-half whips...