In Review
A brief review of the remaining results from the weekend taking place in England, Wales, Ireland and twice in France. The flurry of cards continued but also some fantastic tries.
Match Preview – England vs New Zealand
Revenge is a dish best served cold. The icy veins of the All Blacks will no doubt be running thick as they return to the place of their last defeat.
Best of the Rest
Nine articles from elsewhere worth having a look at, involving coaching philosophy, referee reviews, rucking, restarts, the Bledisloe Cup, prop forwards, and the possibility of a North American World Cup.
Bits & Pieces
A review of the debutants from the weekend’s action, a new record for King Richie, and a multitude of squad changes ahead of this week. Hold on to your hats!
In Review
Some great attacking rugby was played this weekend, though no doubt some defensive coaches will be losing some sleep. Read on for brief reviews of the five remaining test matches.
Match Preview – England vs Argentina
Fresh off a messy but deserved victory over Australia, England now play host to the Pumas, whom they visited and defeated twice in June with both sides fielding weakened teams.
Bits & Pieces
Lots of squad updates from the various international camps as they prepare for a huge weekend of rugby action. The Maori, Samoa, Canada, and Scotland have all suffered major blows.
Team of the Week
Not the greatest group to be choosing from this weekend, but there was just enough there to get the job done. There just might be one or two controversial picks!
In Review
No team showered itself with glory this weekend as November opened with three subdued matches. Nonetheless England took home a southern scalp and New Zealand won twice in two days.
Match Preview – England vs Australia
This weekend’s most pertinent matchup sees England host Australia to contest the Cook Cup and the number 3 spot on the IRB world rankings. Can Australia win their tour opener?