Autumn Nations Series
Autumn Nations Series

Autumn Nations Series

2022

Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...

One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...

Timers on scrums & other measures proposed to speed up the game could be trialled ahead of RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2023 World Cup looming, a major focus for World Rugby is speeding up the game as stoppages at set-piece and with goal kickers continue to cause concern.   Rugby’s key stakeholders...

England results 'not where we expect them to be', says RFU

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England's results this year are "not where we expect them to be", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has accepted, as questions continue to be asked of Eddie Jones' future as head coach.   The Red Rose...

3 players nominated for Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees for the Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series have been named.   France’s Damian Penaud, Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and the All Blacks’ Ardie Savea are the three in...

RFU Statement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU review panel which includes board and executive members along with independent, former players and coaches will hold a series of meetings in the next two weeks to discuss the Autumn Nations campaign...

Springboks finish the year with win at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a wonder try, one right out of Cheslin Kolbe's book, as the Springboks earn their first win at Twickenham Stadium in eight years.   The Springboks scored tries through Kurt-Lee...

Another cracker set for Twickenham as England take on the Boks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the 116th year of the rivalry’s history, the Boks will take on England at Twickenham on Saturday in what promises to be yet another bruising contest.   The English will be well battle-hardened...