Autumn Nations Series

Scottish Rugby have unveiled the fixtures for the Autumn Nations series where they will be face the All Blacks for the first time since 2017.

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont discusses his road to recovery, Sale’s youngsters shining this autumn + he looks ahead to the festive period for Alex Sanderson’s side.

Looking back on 2021 in its entirety, Scotland supporters have to be, in the main, very happy but thoughts are already turning to the rapidly approaching Six Nations.

Freddie Steward watched the 2019 World Cup final at Loughborough with his university teammates but just over two years later, one of England's most exciting talents is now set to face South Africa on Saturday.

Two years ago, Scotland were dumped out of the World Cup by Japan, but a lot has changed for Gregor Townsend's side since then as the two teams meet at BT Murrayfield this weekend.

After announcing his England squad to take on South Africa to close out both teams’ Autumn Nations Series campaigns, Eddie Jones spoke about South Africa’s perception of England having a ‘weak pack’ and how he is looking to prove the Boks wrong.

With South Africa coming to Twickenham at the weekend, Courtney Lawes and Jonny May discussed how this ‘new’ England will be looking to take on the world champions in the Autumn Nations Series.

The two-time World Cup winner reflects on a tough Autumn Nations Series for Australia and discuss their 2027 tournament bid.

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has faith in his players as they prepare to confront the Springboks for the first time since the 2019 World Cup final.

Ireland's result over New Zealand suggests Farrell's side can generate some momentum ahead of the next World Cup as they look to avoid a repeat of what happened after their 2018 All Blacks triumph.

Following England’s 32-15 win over Australia at Twickenham, head coach Eddie Jones spoke about next week’s Test against South Africa, a game of redemption next Saturday and the impressive Freddie Steward.

England convincing beat Australia 32-15, where the most disciplined side ended the game as victorious, sending Eddie Jones’ men into their clash with South Africa on top form.

After Ewan Ashman made his try scoring Scotland debut at the weekend, Gary Heatly spoke to the hooker's parents, Jonathan and Carole, as well as members of Sandbach RUFC and Sandbach School.

After making two changes to the England team that beat Tonga 69-3 last weekend, Eddie Jones faced questions about his selection of Manu Tuilagi on the wing, his comments about Emma Raducanu and the Australian mindset of playing England.

After compelling encounters involving Wales and Scotland at the start of this month, the second full weekend of Autumn Nations Series fixtures could be one to savour.

Winning his 50th cap for England on Saturday afternoon against Australia, Maro Itoje speaks about the positives and negatives of celebrity in the modern age of being a professional rugby player.

Following England’s 69-3 win over Tonga last Saturday, England head coach Eddie Jones spoke about Courtney Lawes, George Furbank, Emma Raducanu and playing Australia next weekend at Twickenham.

Scoring two tries on his England return against Tonga, Jamie George opened up on his callup to the England team, getting feedback from his Saracens coaches and thoughts ahead of Australia next weekend.

England scored 11 tries at Twickenham to beat Tonga 69-3 on Saturday and Joe Harvey was there for TRU to watch as the action unfolded.

Following England captain Owen Farrell’s positive Covid-19 test, England forwards coach Richard Cockerill says the team have got ‘great options’ to play at fly-half and in leadership should the 30-year-old be unavailable to play Tonga tomorrow.