Rugby fans are in for a spectacular autumn this year with the Autumn Nations Series 2025, featuring powerhouse teams from both hemispheres. Running from 1–29 November, the calendar is filled with fixtures that promise drama, historic moments, and high-impact preparation heading into the next Rugby World Cup cycle.

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Full fixture list & venues

Week 1 – Saturday, 1 November

  • England vs Australia – Twickenham Stadium (15:10 GMT)
  • South Africa vs Japan – Wembley Stadium, London (16:10 GMT)
  • Scotland vs USA – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (17:40 GMT)
  • Ireland vs New Zealand – Soldier Field, Chicago (20:00 GMT local)

Week 2 – Saturday & Sunday, 8–9 November

  • Ireland vs Japan – Dublin
  • Scotland vs New Zealand – Edinburgh
  • England vs Fiji – Twickenham
  • Italy vs Australia – Udine
  • France vs South Africa – Paris
  • Wales vs Argentina – Cardiff

Week 3 – 15–16 November

  • Italy vs South Africa – Turin
  • England vs New Zealand – Twickenham
  • Wales vs Japan – Cardiff
  • France vs Fiji – Bordeaux
  • Ireland vs Australia – Dublin
  • Scotland vs Argentina – Edinburgh

Week 4 – 22–23 November

  • Wales vs New Zealand – Cardiff
  • Ireland vs South Africa – Dublin
  • France vs Australia – Paris
  • Italy vs Samoa – Genoa
  • Scotland vs Tonga – Edinburgh
  • England vs Argentina – Twickenham

Week 5 – Saturday, 29 November

  • Wales vs South Africa – Cardiff closes the series.

Headline highlights

  • Historic rematch in Chicago: Ireland face New Zealand at Soldier Field, nine years after their first ever win over the All Blacks at the same venue.
  • Wembley returns to rugby: South Africa vs Japan marks the sport’s first visit back to Wembley in a decade – a nod to Japan’s famous upset over the Springboks in 2015.
  • England play four Tests: A blockbuster schedule includes Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina at Twickenham, making this one of their biggest autumns ever.
  • Southern Hemisphere strength: South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina all bring full-strength squads, ensuring a fierce test for the Six Nations sides.

Key talking points

England’s preparation dilemma

Head coach Steve Borthwick has expressed frustration at losing the traditional autumn training camp, with four Tests crammed into the schedule. Can England cope with reduced prep time against world-class opposition?

Momentum builders

Ireland face New Zealand in Chicago and South Africa in Dublin across November – fixtures that could define their next World Cup cycle. Strong performances here would cement their place among rugby’s true heavyweights.

Revival stories

Australia arrive under new leadership and in need of credibility after a tough World Cup cycle. Their matches at Twickenham and in Italy could shape the narrative of their rebuild.

Player spotlight

  • Finn Russell (Scotland) – The mercurial fly-half is central to Scotland’s ambitions, capable of unlocking defences with vision and skill.
  • Antoine Dupont (France) – Arguably the best scrum-half in the world, his pace and creativity will be vital against southern hemisphere giants.
  • Maro Itoje (England) – A leader in the England pack, Itoje’s work rate and line-out dominance make him a constant threat.
  • Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa) – Electrifying in open play, Kolbe’s finishing ability can decide matches in an instant.
  • Caelan Doris (Ireland) – The Irish back-rower has become indispensable, combining physicality with intelligence around the breakdown.
  • Rieko Ioane (New Zealand) – A strike runner with blistering pace, Ioane remains one of the All Blacks’ most dangerous weapons.

How to experience it in style

There is nothing like being in the stadium as the world’s best rugby nations clash. From Twickenham and Murrayfield to Paris and Cardiff, the Autumn Nations 2025 offers unforgettable atmospheres and high stakes on the pitch.

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