Scotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November
Wales
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week two
Wales 13-6 Georgia Wales started brightly, making bursts in midfield, fizzing the ball wide and with Rhys Priestland pulling the strings at ten, so when Hallam Amos crossed in the…
Wales v Australia: Five things we learnt
A loss, but in a contemporary style Another defeat to the Wallabies. Which for some will be all that matters. And they may be right when you consider that Wales…
Autumn blues: Wales looking to end 15 years of hurt when they face Australia
Wales have a history of failure in their opening autumn Test, a running sore they hope to heal against Australia on Saturday
Five things we learnt in rugby – October
Referees need less to do The modern referees’ job has become a laughably difficult task. Rugby has essentially become a game of five separate functions with open play, the ruck,…
Hotshot: Ospreys scrum-half Harri Morgan
Get to know Wales U18 scrum-half Harri Morgan
Five things we learnt in rugby – September
Can’t blame any outside half for wanting to leave Wales September saw Dan Biggar confirm his move to Northampton. It’s a move that is as well renumerated as it is…
Cardiff Blues and Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe
New Zealand-born Cardiff Blue Gareth Anscombe talks coffee, cricket and chicken legs
Tackling debate: Rugby is a collision sport, but it’s safer than ever
The now annual rallying call by Professor Allyson Pollock to ban tackling in schools reared its divisive head again this week. Professor Pollock – who is promoting a book –…
Five of rugby’s talking points from July
Pro 12 shows its cojones July saw the Pro 12 become the Pro 14 and with it, change the global rugby landscape. Never have southern hemisphere club teams competed with…