Autumn series 2024 analysis: England finally impress; missed squad opportunity
England's dominant 59-14 victory over Japan marked a crucial turning point in their autumn campaign, providing much-needed momentum as they close out the year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Barnaby van Hoeken analyses the key takeaways from the match, assessing whether England fully utilised their squad depth and reflecting on the effectiveness of their defensive strategies.
Autumn internationals 2024: Score predictions for England, Scotland and Wales
Scotland will be seeking some consistency when they face Australia this weekend, while Wales face more misery at the hands of South Africa.
Steve Borthwick’s England have impressed in flashes but failed to get over the finishing line in this autumn series on several occasions, and will be looking to put that right against Japan.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Barnaby van Hoeken gives his thoughts and score predictions for all three games.
Autumn internationals 2024: Five lessons we learned from England loss to strong Springboks side
A closely fought 29-20 loss to the Springboks at the Allianz Stadium saw England lose their fifth game in a row, their worst run since 2018.
Sports New Blitz writer Barnaby van Hoeken looks at five lessons we learned from another disappointing England loss.
Autumn internationals 2024: England vs South Africa analysis and score prediction
England will be aiming to redeem themselves and put the Springboks to bed with a home victory at Twickenham on Saturday evening.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Barnaby van Hoeken looks at England's recent battles with South Africa and identifies three things Steve Borthwick’s men need to do to emerge victorious.
Autumn internationals 2024: Scotland vs South Africa recap and head-to-head battles
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at game eight of the Autumn internationals 2024 series, when Scotland take on South Africa.
A long-distance relationship dating back to 1906, Scotland and South Africa have only met 29 times over the course of Test Rugby history, the Springboks sitting pretty with 24 victories to Scotland's five.
Autumn internationals 2024: England vs Australia recap and head-to-head battles
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at game four of the Autumn internationals 2024 series - a battle of the gods as England take on Australia.
England currently lead the victory tally by the skin of their teeth at 28 wins to the Wallabies’ 26 - so we expect nothing but fireworks come match night in Twickenham.
Autumn internationals 2024: Ireland v New Zealand recap and head-to-head battles
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at game three of the Autumn internationals 2024 series - the much-anticipated rematch of Ireland v New Zealand.
Autumn Internationals 2024: England vs New Zealand recap & head-to-head battles
With rugby league heading into hibernation for the winter, it's time we switch focus to union, with the yearly Autumn Internationals just around the corner.
Sports News Blitz’s rugby writer Katie Ransome takes a look at the opening game of the 2024 series - the mouthwatering prospect of England v New Zealand.
Autumn internationals 2024 (Nov 2-30): Fixtures, venues and kick-off times
November is nearly upon us, which means it’s Autumn Internationals time, when South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina do battle with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Here is the full fixture list for the 2024 Autumn Internationals (UK & Ireland times), with a tasty clash between heavyweights England and New Zealand kicking off proceedings...