Autumn Nations Series

Juggling Lebanon and Argentina – Michael Cheika’s unique preparation for England Test

As well as preparing Argentina for their Test with England this Sunday, Michael Cheika has been preparing Lebanon for a Rugby League World Cup clash with Australia and the 55-year-old spoke about that unique challenge and more.
4 November 2022

Gray matters: Richie’s been working on being a link man to earn Scotland recall

Having hardly spent any time in and around the international set-up during the Gregor Townsend era, the 33-year-old lock is back in the fold for the Autumn Nations Series after impressing for Glasgow.
3 November 2022

Simon Zebo ahead of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign

Ahead of an Autumn Nations Series campaign that includes games with the Springboks, Fiji and Australia, former Ireland international Simon Zebo spoke about some of the topics that surround Andy Farrell’s team.
3 November 2022

Bryan Habana on global calendar – ‘You are not going to make everyone happy’

Ahead of the Autumn Nations Series getting properly underway this weekend, former South Africa wing and World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, spoke about the issues that come with the establishment of a global calendar.
1 November 2022

Andrew Mehrtens on All Blacks coaching and Scott Robertson’s future

Ahead of the All Blacks’ opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against Wales, former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens discussed Ian Foster and the future of his former Crusaders teammate Scott Robertson.
31 October 2022

Simon Zebo: 'Finn Russell has enough credit in the bank - his omission is disappointing'

The Scotland fly-half has been left out of their Autumn Nations Series plans and former Racing 92 teammate Simon Zebo is puzzled by Russell's omission.
28 October 2022

Six Nations CEO Ben Morel on Netflix docuseries speculation and global calendar

At the launch of the Autumn Nations Series, Six Nations Rugby CEO Ben Morel spoke about the prospect of a Netflix docuseries on the tournament and developments between major stakeholders on a global calendar.
27 October 2022

Ben Youngs: I've got to make sure I am here because I am performing. I can still give and add to the team

After missing out on the tour of Australia, England's most capped player says competition for the scrum-half position is healthy as he looks to stake his claim on his return to the squad.
26 October 2022

Scotland confirm fixtures for 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.
29 April 2022

Josh Beaumont Column: Injury update, Sharks rising to England challenge and an exciting arrival

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.
28 November 2021

Plenty of positives from 2021 for Scotland, but lots more to come in 2022

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.
23 November 2021

"You could tell quickly that he was destined for big things" - Freddie Steward, England's rising star

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.
19 November 2021

“We’re a completely different team now”: How Scotland rebuilt after Japan defeat in 2019

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.
19 November 2021

“Our forward pack is not weak” – Jones ahead of Springbok encounter

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.
18 November 2021

England on 'sticking to their strengths' for Springbok challenge

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.
18 November 2021

Phil Kearns Exclusive: To come back with three defeats won’t be acceptable for the Wallabies

The two-time World Cup winner reflects on a tough Autumn Nations Series for Australia and discuss their 2027 tournament bid.
18 November 2021

Set-piece in the spotlight as England's young front-row prepare for Proudfoot's old allies

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.
17 November 2021

After a statement win, can Andy Farrell lead Ireland to bigger things?

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.
16 November 2021

England using ‘lessons learnt’ from 2019 defeat into South Africa Test week

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.
14 November 2021

England beat ill-disciplined Australia at Twickenham

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.
13 November 2021