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Ireland 27-24 Australia: Five talking points
By Whiff of Cordite Ireland completed a memorable November series with a gritty win over the Wallabies on Saturday – with the falling bodies, it was a game reminiscent of…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Rory Best The Ireland skipper had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, guiding his team to a 27-24 win over Australia in Dublin and winning his 100th Test cap…
England 27-14 Argentina: Five talking points
If you were still awaiting that elusive, complete performance from England under Eddie Jones, that idealised 80 minutes of rugby where every facet of their game comes together and they…
Wales 27-13 South Africa: Five talking points
‘Warrenball’ is officially dead Wales beat South Africa by 27-13 in a game in which the ‘Warrenball’ was finally given to the dog to chew on and a new ball…
England Women 39-6 Canada Women: as it happened
Live updates from the England v Canada women's Test at Twickenham
The disciplinary lottery rolls on and on
There were plenty of international players in the dock this week but maybe the disciplinary process should be in the dock as well. Another week of autumn internationals, another round…
Analysis: Spotlight on New Zealand’s kicking against Ireland
As his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer tour of New Zealand on the horizon, Stuart Lancaster stressed…
Flair is back but France are undone by familiar failings
France are once more playing with flair, and the nation is happy. Following Saturday’s thrilling clash with Australia, Midi Olympique talked of “promise for the future” and L’Equipe praised their…
Scotland 19-16 Argentina: Five things we learnt
By Rory Baldwin It was vintage Argentina, but not the post-Henry Argentina we love It wasn’t quite the stodge seen in their match against Wales, but Argentina – or the…