The opening weekend of the autumn internationals has seen change in the world rankings table exactly one month before the ...

On the back of a disappointing loss against New Zealand, here is the Ireland team we want to see start against Japan this weekend.

Head coach Andy Farrell says there must be "zero excuses" from Ireland during the rest of their autumn campaign after defeat ...

New Zealand banished the demons of 2016 in an aptly named ‘The Rematch’ in Chicago on Saturday with Scott Robertson’s charges claiming a compelling 26-13 victory over Ireland. As was the case nine ...

England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand all picked up wins in their opening Autumn Nations Series games. ESPN's writers weigh in on the big talking points.

Wales will begin their autumn international campaign this Sunday when they host Argentina. It is the first game in charge for new head coach Steve Tandy, with further November Tests to follow against ...

With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t ...

Despite ticking virtually every other box on their demanding coach’s to-do list, Rassie Erasmus’ new-look Boks are probably 0 ...

At 33, the Ulsterman won just his 22nd cap in Ireland’s centre and delivered the stand-out performance in green, carrying with confidence, power and penetration. The post-match stats said he’d had the ...

A win over France this weekend is essential for the Springboks to avoid the risk of being overtaken by the All Blacks in the rankings.

AS THE GAME slipped away from Ireland, it was all the more frustrating for Stuart McCloskey. He was sitting on the bench with ...

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says he was pleased with the Springboks romping 61-7 win over Japan on Saturday, but is now looking ahead to tougher challenges on their European tour.