Autumn Nations Series: England clean sweep? Australia need new fly-half?

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.

Nche ruled out of Boks tour, replaced by Ntlabakanye

South Africa prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of the Springboks' current tour of Europe and the UK after picking up an injury in the team's 61-7 win over Japan in London on Saturday.

Louis Rees-Zammit eager for 'weird' Wales return

Louis Rees-Zammit has admitted it felt strange to be back training with Wales at the Principality Stadium as he prepares for his return to international rugby.

Wales squad: Louis Rees-Zammit returns for autumn rugby Tests

Louis Rees-Zammit will return to the Wales set up this autumn for the first time since he turned his back on rugby to pursue his dream of making it in the NFL.

Former Wales head coach, Warren Abrahams, dies aged 43

Warren Abrahams, former head coach of Wales' women's side, has died aged 43.

Boks have 'work to do' ahead of Europe, UK tour - Reinach

Autumn internationals rugby fixtures 2025: England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, more

'Wasting my talent' - Louis Rees-Zammit opens up on NFL move

Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has said he felt his talent was being wasted while trying to crack the NFL.

Rees-Zammit joins Bristol in return to rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit has sealed his return to rugby from American football after signing for Bristol Bears.

Tandy admits shock, joy at Rees-Zammit return

New Wales boss Steve Tandy screamed in shock and told his daughter to pass him her phone after she read Louis Rees-Zammit was returning to rugby union.

Wales' Steve Tandy: No 'magic wand' to fix country's rugby woes

New head coach Steve Tandy has said Wales must show ambition to restore national pride after sliding down the world order.

British and Irish Lions vs Australia: Dan Sheehan cops four-match ban for Tom Lynagh clean out

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been handed a four-match ban by World Rugby for a dangerous clean out attempt on Australian Tom Lynagh.

British and Irish Lions player ratings after third-Test defeat to Australia

The British and Irish Lions failed to clinch a 3-0 series sweep against Australia in a chaotic third Test in Sydney. How did everyone rate in the series finale?

Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Third Test live score, updates

Follow with live ESPN updates as the British and Irish Lions were denied a historic series whitewash over the Wallabies.

Australia 22-12 British and Irish Lions - third Test match report

The British and Irish Lions fell short of an historic series whitewash over the Wallabies as they suffered a 22-12 defeat in the third-and-final Test on Saturday.

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

The Wallaroos have enjoyed a morale-boosting 36-5 win in Sydney to level their two-match women's rugby Test series with Wales.

British and Irish Lions vs. Australia: Third Test talking points

The British and Irish Lions will look to wrap up a series whitewash against Australia on Saturday in Sydney. Here are all the big talking points ahead of the third Test.

Rugby star Rees-Zammit calls time on NFL dream

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football.

British and Irish Lions vs. Australia: Where to watch third Test on TV, team news

Here is everything you need to know as the British and Irish Lions eye a clean sweep over the Wallabies in their final Test of this summer's tour.

WR open to R360 dialogue; Papenhuyzen linked

Test rugby remains the pinnacle of the game and franchise leagues that do not offer players the chance to play it are unlikely to attract top talent, World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday.

British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures and results

The British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia is almost over, with eight straight wins since arriving Down Under leaving them one game away from a series whitewash.

British and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell eyes 3-0 sweep with series won

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has said his side will quickly turn their focus to securing a series whitewash a beating Australia 29-26 in Melbourne on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions player ratings after series-clinching win vs. Australia

The British & Irish Lions came back from an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 and seal a famous series win in Melbourne on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions win Test series against Australia - as it happened

ESPN had live updates as the British and Irish Lions beat Australia to clinch a thrilling series win.

Australia 26-29 British and Irish Lions - 2nd Test match report

The British & Irish Lions stormed back from an 18-point deficit to overhaul Australia 29-26 and seal the series with a test to spare.