Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2021

England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...

Springbok Player Ratings v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...

England Player Ratings v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have beaten South Africa 27-26 in an enthralling encounter at Twickenham.   Marcus Smith landed a penalty in the 79 minute to secure the win for England.   Here is how we rated Eddie...

Argentina Make 3 Changes to Face Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have made three changes from the team that played Italy (37-16) in Treviso.     Recovered from a knee discomfort, Guido Petti will rejoin the squad, while Santiago Grondona...

Ireland Team Named for Final Autumn Nations Series Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching team have named the Ireland match day squad to play Argentina on Sunday afternoon in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series.     James Ryan assumes the...

France look to break 11 year hoodoo against All Blacks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It has been 11 long years since France last won against the mighty All Blacks – a sad drought of positivity by anyone’s reckoning. However, come the evening of 20 November, it is very possible...

Rodd and Blamire start, Lawes captains England against Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes captains an England side that will see Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire start in the front row against the Springboks.     Rookie duo Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire will start...

Aaron Smith and Sam Cane return for French test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in the final Test of their Northern Tour at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday 20 November (Kick off: 9.00PM CET / 9.00AM...

Wales welcome back Adams, Samu to replace Wallabies captain Hooper

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will have British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams back in the side when they take on Australia this weekend.     Josh Adams has been passed fit to start for Wales and Pete Samu...