International rugby is gearing up for the Autumn Nations Series 2025, which commences next month. This year, teams from the southern hemisphere will tour Europe, bringing top talent to compete against England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Key Fixtures of the Autumn Nations Series 2025
The series features an array of exciting matchups across several weekends in November. Below are the scheduled fixtures:
- Saturday, November 1
- England vs Australia at 3:10 PM
- South Africa vs Japan at 4:10 PM
- Scotland vs USA at 5:40 PM
- Ireland vs New Zealand at 8:00 PM
- Saturday, November 8
- Ireland vs Japan at 12:40 PM
- Scotland vs New Zealand at 3:10 PM
- England vs Fiji at 5:40 PM
- Italy vs Australia at 5:40 PM
- France vs South Africa at 8:10 PM
- Sunday, November 9
- Wales vs Argentina at 3:10 PM
- Saturday, November 15
- Italy vs South Africa at 12:40 PM
- England vs New Zealand at 3:10 PM
- Wales vs Japan at 5:40 PM
- France vs Fiji at 8:10 PM
- Ireland vs Australia at 8:10 PM
- Sunday, November 16
- Scotland vs Australia at 3:10 PM
- Saturday, November 22
- Wales vs New Zealand at 3:10 PM
- Ireland vs South Africa at 5:40 PM
- France vs Australia at 8:10 PM
- Italy vs Samoa at 8:10 PM
- Sunday, November 23
- Scotland vs Tonga at 1:40 PM
- England vs Argentina at 4:10 PM
- Saturday, November 29
- Wales vs South Africa at 3:10 PM
Viewing Guide for Rugby Fans
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch all matches live on TNT Sports and via the discovery+ streaming service. Unlike the Six Nations, there will be no free-to-air coverage this year.
For radio enthusiasts, commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live throughout November. In France, TF1 will broadcast Les Bleus’ matches, while beIN SPORT will cover all other games. Sky Italia is set to air every match in Italy.
England Team Updates
England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, will not consider Tom Willis for selection after he announced plans to join Bordeaux next season. Despite his contract worth £160,000 with the Elite Player Squad, Borthwick has opted to exclude Willis from his autumn training squad.
This decision opens the door for competition for the No 8 position. Henry Pollock and Ben Earl, both Lions tourists, will vie for the role. Additionally, Chandler Cunningham-South and the uncapped Emeka Ilione are potential candidates for selection.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for the latest updates and insights as the Autumn Nations Series 2025 unfolds.
