Scots Throw In The Towel
Scottish confidence took a colossal nosedive after an abysmal performance saw them shut out in a Calcutta Match for the first time since 1978.
Ireland Brush Scots Aside
Fans have Jonny Sexton to thank after his incision through the line just before the half brought life to what had been a dreadfully insipid match to that point.
Italy Scare Wales
The Azzurri ran Wales much closer than expected in Cardiff, coming within striking distance before a late Leigh Halfpenny penalty goal sealed the win.
Fickou To The Rescue
Gaël Fickou enjoyed the most remarkable five minute cameo in recent memory, coming off the bench to score a sensational try and crush England’s hopes of victory.
Dreadful Draw In Glasgow
The muck and rain of Scotstoun did more to remind us why turf fields are likely the future than it allowed for any kind of decent rugby to be played.
Wolfhounds Outsmart Saxons
It wasn’t the prettiest game of rugby, in damp muddy conditions at Kingsholm, but some questions will have been answered for both Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster.
Cooper Shines In Cardiff
Quade Cooper stole the show in his 50th test as the November test series came to an exciting close with Australia once again edging out Wales at the Millenium Stadium.
Barbarians Overpower Fiji
The flying Fijians opened and ended at Twickenham with a little trademark magic, but in between it was one-way traffic as the Barbarians made easy work of their patchwork opponents.
In Review Part 2
On to the remaining four games of the weekend, including the almighty clash in Dublin between an inspired Ireland and the All Blacks, and matches in Bucharest, Edinburgh, and Paris.
In Review Part 1
A review of four more of the weekend’s games, including an upset in Tbilisi, a surprising scoreline in Cardiff, and two blowouts over the Iberian sides in Lisbon and Madrid.