I thought a thread for the Autumn Rugby Internationals, now rebranded it seems to “Autumn Nations Series” would be worthwhile as the squads are beginning to be announced, and the matches begin on the last weekend in October. There doesn’t seem to be any form of trophy or table as there was last year.
There is a flashy new website with all the fixtures here.
autumnnationsseries.com
The men’s games will be on Amazon Prime, with the exception of the Ireland matches which are on Channel 4. Despite my reservations about international rugby being on pay TV, Prime is at least cheaper than Sky and many people have it anyway.
England’s men play Tonga, Australia and South Africa. I expect a second-string team with some debutants to beat Tonga. South Africa have lost 3 matches in The Rugby Championship, including 2 against Australia, who are playing quite well at present. I think if England beat both Australia and South Africa it will be superb, more likely it will be only one victory unless there’s an improved game plan against the brute force of the Bokke. Eddie Jones has never lost to Australia as England coach.
Wales have got the big 3 Southern Hemisphere teams and Fiji to play against, including New Zealand outside of an international window which means no English based players - best of luck with that. It will be great to see Gareth Anscombe back after a 2 year layoff. Beating 2 of the big 3 (plus Fiji) would make a huge statement for the Pivac era, I can’t recall Wales ever beating 2 of Aus, NZ and SA in one campaign in recent years, no doubt bendeus will be along to correct me shortly.
Scotland have Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan. Hard to see them beating the Boks, but I could certainly see Australia struggling with wet weather conditions in Murrayfield.
Finally Ireland have Japan, New Zealand and Argentina. I don’t foresee any repeats of the heroics of 2016 and 2018 for the Irish, as they’re still in transition, but who knows.
France and Italy also play a number of matches. The pick of these is France v New Zealand, a rapidly improving France team could possibly take New Zealand I think. Certainly I don’t think this NZ team is at a level which should win 4/4.
Of course there are also women’s internationals on as well, and the good news is that all the England games are to be shown live on BBC2 on Sunday afternoons -
All four England women’s rugby union autumn Tests to be shown live on BBC - two games against New Zealand, and one against Canada and USA who I understand are both dominant countries in the women’s game. These games aren’t all being played at Twickenham, they’re being played round the country - Northampton, Exeter, Worcester and the Twickenham Stoop so go and see them if you can!
I’m intending to pay more attention and become better informed about the women’s game this season so sadly I haven’t got much more to add. I haven’t found any information about the televising of other home nations women’s matches, but hopefully these will be on the red button.
There is a flashy new website with all the fixtures here.
Six Nations Rugby | Rugby's Greatest Championships
For all the latest Six Nations Rugby News, Scores, Stats and Fantasy visit the official website of the Six Nations.
The men’s games will be on Amazon Prime, with the exception of the Ireland matches which are on Channel 4. Despite my reservations about international rugby being on pay TV, Prime is at least cheaper than Sky and many people have it anyway.
England’s men play Tonga, Australia and South Africa. I expect a second-string team with some debutants to beat Tonga. South Africa have lost 3 matches in The Rugby Championship, including 2 against Australia, who are playing quite well at present. I think if England beat both Australia and South Africa it will be superb, more likely it will be only one victory unless there’s an improved game plan against the brute force of the Bokke. Eddie Jones has never lost to Australia as England coach.
Wales have got the big 3 Southern Hemisphere teams and Fiji to play against, including New Zealand outside of an international window which means no English based players - best of luck with that. It will be great to see Gareth Anscombe back after a 2 year layoff. Beating 2 of the big 3 (plus Fiji) would make a huge statement for the Pivac era, I can’t recall Wales ever beating 2 of Aus, NZ and SA in one campaign in recent years, no doubt bendeus will be along to correct me shortly.
Scotland have Tonga, Australia, South Africa and Japan. Hard to see them beating the Boks, but I could certainly see Australia struggling with wet weather conditions in Murrayfield.
Finally Ireland have Japan, New Zealand and Argentina. I don’t foresee any repeats of the heroics of 2016 and 2018 for the Irish, as they’re still in transition, but who knows.
France and Italy also play a number of matches. The pick of these is France v New Zealand, a rapidly improving France team could possibly take New Zealand I think. Certainly I don’t think this NZ team is at a level which should win 4/4.
Of course there are also women’s internationals on as well, and the good news is that all the England games are to be shown live on BBC2 on Sunday afternoons -
All four England women’s rugby union autumn Tests to be shown live on BBC - two games against New Zealand, and one against Canada and USA who I understand are both dominant countries in the women’s game. These games aren’t all being played at Twickenham, they’re being played round the country - Northampton, Exeter, Worcester and the Twickenham Stoop so go and see them if you can!
I’m intending to pay more attention and become better informed about the women’s game this season so sadly I haven’t got much more to add. I haven’t found any information about the televising of other home nations women’s matches, but hopefully these will be on the red button.
Cant see many pubs showing prime video
