Ruaridh Jackson kicked a last-minute penalty to win the final autumn Test for Scotland against Samoa at a freezing Pittodrie in Aberdeen. The hard-fought victory continues Scotland's upward trend under Andy Robinson.. Scotland were first on the score sheet with a Dan Parks' penalty in the third minute, but it was Samoa who took the first try through Kahn Fotualii with … [Read more...]
All Blacks Grandslam – Wales 25-37 New Zealand
Wales made New Zealand work for 80 minutes but they still equalled South Africa's record of four Grand Slams over the Home Nations. Wales were first on the score sheet thanks to the boot of Stephen Jones. But three minutes later the All Blacks went in front with an unconverted try to Hosea Gear. This was followed shortly later with Dan Carter potting a penalty 3-8. Wales were … [Read more...]
Springboks batter England into submission – England 11-21 South Africa
England were treated to a ruthless South African performance as their autumn international campaign ended in defeat at Twickenham. The home side were lucky to be 6-6 at half-time, thanks to the boot of Toby Flood, as South Africa dominated but managed only two Morne Steyn penalty kicks. The second period and Steyn extended the lead before tries from Willem Alberts and Lwazi … [Read more...]
Ireland v Argentina Squads
The Autumn international, Ireland v Argentina is at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, 28 November 2010 with Kick-off at 1430 GMT and live coverage on BBC Two. Ireland have made five changes for Sunday's final autumn Test against Argentina. Full-back Geordan Murphy and winger Andrew Trimble replace the injured Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald while Peter Stringer starts at … [Read more...]
Scotland v Samoa teams
Scotland host Samoa at Pittodrie, Aberdeen, on Saturday with kick-off at 14:30 and live coverage on BBC Two Scotland. Andy Robinson has made one forced change to the starting XV for Saturday's third autumn Test with Samoa. Edinburgh second row Scott MacLeod is out with a rib injury so Richie Vernon will step in at number eight. Nathan Hines moves to the second row and … [Read more...]