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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.
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Pollock's decisive try was representative of England's hard-fought win
England's win over Australia wasn't a statement performance. But it was an important one in terms of building confidence for the matches that lie ahead this month.
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How England claimed first Autumn Nations Series win vs. Australia
Take a look at the numbers behind England's dominant 25-7 victory over Australia in their Autumn Nations Series opener.
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Hamilton: 'Job done' for England in Autumn Nations Series opener
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How South Africa demolished Japan in Autumn Nations Series win
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Top Headlines
RUGBY
Ex-England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis
Former England captain Lewis Moody has announced that he has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease (MND).
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Lewis Moody: Who is the England World Cup winner? What is MND?
Revisiting Lewis Moody's career after the former England captain was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
Reacting to the biggest-ever WRWC and Red Roses victory
With the Women's Rugby World Cup done and dusted and England crowned champions, what next for women's rugby and the Red Roses?
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England handle the pressure to join list of immortals
England carried the pre-competition burden of being overwhelming favourites at their home World Cup and delivered.
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Hamilton: England saved their best performance for the final
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Meg Jones: From personal heartbreak to inspiring a generation
Rugby
Return to Italy: How Wallabies history changed on a missed conversion
The chaos that followed Australia's shock loss to Italy three years ago will not repeat with a similar result this weekend, though a similar version of events that created it is a very real possibility.
Rugby
Italy vs. Australia: How to watch, kick off time, latest news
The Autumn Nations series continues with Australia travelling to Italy to take on the Azzuri in Udine, northern Italy.
Top Headlines
- England vs. Fiji: Tom Roebuck joins Freddie Steward as injury concern
- Saracens' Noah Caluori, 19, in England 'A' squad for New Zealand clash
- Porthen determined to stay with Boks after 'unreal' debut
- Nche ruled out of Boks tour, replaced by Ntlabakanye
- Barrett offers to help Beirne after Chicago red
- England vs Australia: Henry Pollock staying grounded as hype grows
- Ireland vs. New Zealand: Andy Farrell bemoans 'mental lapses' against All Blacks
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
