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Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week three

England, Scotland and Ireland saw off southern hemisphere opponents in their final autumn Test, but defeated Wales still have work to do. We look at the talking points Finishing touch: Stuart McInally scores Scotland's eighth try against the Wallabies in their record rompScotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November

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Wales v Australia: Five things we learnt

Wales lost a thirteenth consecutive time to the Wallabies but the way they played gave hope that a change of style was finally up and runningRunaway: Gareth Davies makes a break but Wales weren't able to catch the WallabiesA loss, but in a contemporary style Another defeat to the Wallabies. Which for some will be all that matters. …Continue reading »

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Autumn blues: Wales looking to end 15 years of hurt when they face Australia

The Wallabies' visit offers another opportunity for Wales to heal a running sore – how to launch their autumn series with a victory. We look at their saga of slow startsOn your toes: Sam Warburton and Dan Lydiate man the barricades as Rocky Elsom carries in 2010 (Getty)Wales have a history of failure in their opening autumn Test, a running sore they hope to heal against Australia on Saturday

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Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points

England win an epic in Argentina after late Denny Solomona try, Scotland show Gregor Townsend's hallmark in Singapore and Israel Folau ends his try drought for Australia Focused: George Ford takes a selfie with fans after his superb performance for England in Argentina (Getty)England win an epic in Argentina, a winning start for new Scotland coach Gregor Townsend and Israel Folau ends his try drought for Australia

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The 2017 Barbarians have the talent to trouble England at Twickenham

Vern Cotter has recruited a team of highly talented expendables for his mission to storm Twickenham and the watching crowd are in for a treat...Unfancied: The wildly talented Alex Goode is a late Barbarians additionThe Barbarians got down to business training in South West London earlier today, and with their final complement now announced, …Continue reading »

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