Argentina's Pumas are set to host England and Uruguay in a series of matches this July, the team confirmed on Thursday, marking the return of the English side to South American soil for the first time in seven years.
As the post-World Cup rugby year draws to a close this weekend, there is no denying the world's leading rugby nation.
Week 4 sees Eddie Jones return to England, while South Africa visit Wales. Elsewhere, Australia continue their grand slam hunt, while Ireland, New Zealand and France are also in action.
France wrapped up their autumn nations series in style with a 37-23 victory against Argentina for their third win in as many tests at the Stade de France on Saturday.
England and Wales slumped further; France edged New Zealand, and South Africa and Australia continued their successful autumn. It leaves plenty of food for thought.
Ireland survived a fierce second half comeback from Argentina to narrowly defeat the Pumas 22-19 at the Aviva Stadium on Friday and just about bounce back from last week's disappointing loss to New Zealand.
This weekend's action in the autumn internationals sees huge games for the struggling England, who face world champion South Africa, and Wales, who host Australia. Meanwhile in Paris, France host New Zealand in another hotly anticipated clash.
Australia edged England, and Ireland were dealt a body blow by New Zealand. Week 2 saw the southern hemisphere leave their mark on their European counterparts.
Italy's poor record against Argentina continued after they lost 50-18 in their opening autumn international test match in Udine on Saturday, their ninth consecutive defeat by the Pumas, with poor passing and handling errors letting the home side down.
This weekend's action in the Autumn internationals sees Ireland host New Zealand in a rematch of last year's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, while England welcome Australia to Twickenham.
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Months don't come much better for a rugby fan than November. It really is a smorgasbord of Test-match action -- and this is the pick of it in 2024.
The rugby world is back together again for the autumn internationals across the United Kingdom and Europe. So what shape are each of the top 10 in right now, and what will they be hoping for this November?
Fullback Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as South Africa claimed the 2024 Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina at a festive Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
For the first time in a long time the final week of the Rugby Championship will determine the champion. Keep up to date with all the Round 6 lineups, team news and our predictions here.
Yet again, the All Blacks failed to score a point in the final quarter -- this time it was actually for the final 35 minutes. Meanwhile, Manie Libbok's goal-kicking is again in the focus.
Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa and keep their hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive in a blisteringly hot Santiago del Estero.
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Australia scored a sublime short-side try to open up a 17-point lead against the Pumas after half an hour. What followed was an unmitigated and record-setting disaster.
Argentina fought back from a 17-point deficit to score nine tries and hand Australia a record 67-27 defeat in an action-packed Rugby Championship clash on Saturday that provided more than a point per minute.
Carlo Tizzano is yet to miss a tackle from 57 attempts in The Rugby Championship. Meanwhile, the TMO is rightfully in the spotlight after several incidents during the Springboks' win over the All Blacks.
| Rugby Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +94 | 24 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | +37 | 16 |
| 3 | Argentina | 6 | -25 | 14 |
| 4 | Australia | 6 | -106 | 5 |
