Wales' autumn campaign has begun with a loss against Argentina in Cardiff. Despite showing some signs of improvement under new boss Steve Tandy, ultimately, Argentina had far too much for Wales and ran in a stunning seven tries.

Italy has secured a second consecutive win against Australia, defeating them 26-19 on Saturday. Two players with strong Australia connections, Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane, scored Italy's tries.

The sport's links to the disease are unproven but it has left a traumatic legacy in affecting so many high-profile players worldwide

South Africa showed all their world champions resilience, storming back from 14-6 down and the first-half sending-off of lock Lood de Jager to crush France 32-17 in a bruising Autumn international on Saturday.

Wales are just about holding on to 12th place in the latest rankings, but their position is under real threat from Japan, who will head to Cardiff knowing victory will be decisive when the World Cup draw takes place next month, barring Wales pulling off a major shock against New Zealand or South Africa in their final autumn matches.

The Queensland Reds have confirmed the signing of Nic Lynagh to their Academy. The 18-year-old is the youngest of the trio, set to join oldest brother Tom at Ballymore. Watch every second of the 2025 Autumn Nations Series live and on demand via Stan Sport.

The annual 745 match to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease took place over the weekend. The number 745 reflects the individual shirt numbers worn by three inspiring rugby legends; Rob Burrow (#7),