Autumn Internationals: 2009

Sunday 8 November 2009

Italy's autumn internationals for Mauro Bergamasco and Gonzalo Canale back

MILAN, Italy — Italy has called up flanker Mauro Bergamasco and centre Gonzalo Canale after initially fearing that the pair would miss Italy's autumn internationals.
Bergamasco has been out of action with an injured foot. Canale hurt his back playing for Clermont Auvergne in the last round of matches in the French league.
Both players are crucial to coach Nick Mallett's plans as mainstays in the Italy side. Bergamasco has 76 caps, while Canale's next will be his 50th.
Italy plays New Zealand in Milan on Nov. 14, world champion South Africa in Udine on Nov. 21 and Samoa in Ascoli on No 28.

Tuesday 3 November 2009

Autumn internationals are time for European rugby nations to front up, Mick Cleary

Ireland and Wales must aim for a clean sweep, while England should win two from three in autumn internationals.

Mellow and fruitful, eh? That's not been the case for any of the national coaches as the autumn series of Tests have swung into view.
The upsurge of confidence that emanated from the Lions tour to South Africa has long since dissipated. The rugby has been ho-hum, stand-out individual performances few and far between and the injury toll a constant intrusion into best-laid plans.
But as a month-long fest kicks off with two seminal encounters on Saturday, as England take on Australia at Twickenham and Wales attempt again to lay the All Blacks ghost to rest in Cardiff, one thing is clear: it's time for the European nations to front up.
For Wales and Ireland, there are no get-out clauses. Anything less than a clean sweep would rate as a disappointment. Given that Wales have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953, that obligation might seem excessive. It isn't, because if not now, it might as well be never. True, there are a few injuries in the camp, and scrum-half Mike Phillips will be particularly missed, but nothing beyond the norm.
If the Lions are to have any relevance outside their immediate sphere, there has to be spin-off into occasions such as these. The Lions managed to rattle the Springboks with a scratch (top-quality) side and minimal preparation.
Wales have three of the Lions coaches, Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley, in their ranks. These men have no reason to accept second-class status, and nor should the players they send out at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
The same will be true of Ireland when they get into action, notably against Australia and, in a rousing climax to November, South Africa: grand slam champions against world champions.
In finally delivering the goods last March after 61 years of underachievement, Ireland cannot afford to lapse now if they still reckon themselves to be genuine contenders for the World Cup two years' hence.
They have no cause to genuflect before either of the major southern hemisphere powers and have to begin with sharp purpose against the Wallabies at Croke Park on Sunday week.
Scotland, as ever, are obliged to make best use of slender resources, this time under former England coach Andy Robinson. He deserves any breaks on offer.
What then of injury-ravaged England? In fact, make that England. Ignore the injuries. England have so many players to choose from – far, far more than their opponents this Saturday – that there can be no refuge in passing inconvenience, all the more so now that manager Martin Johnson has some sort of handle on the medical welfare of his elite players.
They are rested at various times, they have designated training camps and enhanced lead-in time to Test matches.
Last week, Johnson's boss, Rob Andrew, said the England manager was safe in his job through to the 2011 World Cup. Johnson won't buy that sort of PR-speak.
On Monday night, at a dinner to celebrate Twickenham's centenary, Johnson was voted 02 Player of the Century. He won that poll not just because he lifted the Webb Ellis pot but more for the values he represented as a player: uncompromising and uncomplaining.
His team now have to be judged by the same criteria. Anything less than two victories from the games against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand must be considered a failure.
Little slack was cut for Johnson's predecessors, Brian Ashton and Andy Robinson. The same rules should apply now. Mellow? No chance.

Friday 30 October 2009

Ben Foden drafted into England squad for autumn internationals

BEN Foden will be looking to add to his caps collection when England take on Australia, New Zealand and Argentina next month.
The versatile Northampton Saints back, who is from Cholmondeley, was this week included in Martin Johnson’s 32 man squad for the autumn internationals.
With almost 20 players unavailable due to injury, Foden has the perfect opportunity to prove his worth to Johnson.
He has already started two full internationals for England and will be keen to collect more caps at Twickenham against Australia (November 7), Argentina (November 14) and New Zealand (November 21).
The 24-year-old started his rugby career at Chester Rugby Club and is a former Bishop Heber High School pupil.
Brother Tom still plays for Chester and dad Rob completed a successful spell as head coach at Hare Lane in the summer.

Saturday 25 July 2009

Autumn Internationals as it happened

Autumn internationals - as it happened

RESULTS:

Ireland 55-0 Canada
Match report

Scotland 6-32 New Zealand
Match report

The challenge for Wales is a mathematical cinch at the Millennium Stadium today. Beat Australia by 15 points or more and earn themselves a top seeding in Monday's World Cup draw that would ensure they do not have to face any of the southern hemisphere giants in the group stages in New Zealand in 2011. Always assuming that England lose to the All Blacks at Twickenham.

On the cynical side of the bridge, everyone takes the last part of the equation to be a given, but nobody is truly anticipating the dream scenario to unfold. Despite their improvement under Warren Gatland, the Six Nations champions remain in a place where any sort of win over a Tri-Nations team is to be celebrated. The points difference is merely for mathematicians and spread-betters.

Saying that, there is a palpable sense of expectation in Cardiff, one that was displayed with unashamed gusto at the Millennium yesterday, following Wales's final training session.
England 39-13 Pacific Islanders
Match report

Wales 15-20 South Africa
Match report

The challenge for Wales is a mathematical cinch at the Millennium Stadium today. Beat Australia by 15 points or more and earn themselves a top seeding in Monday's World Cup draw that would ensure they do not have to face any of the southern hemisphere giants in the group stages in New Zealand in 2011. Always assuming that England lose to the All Blacks at Twickenham.

On the cynical side of the bridge, everyone takes the last part of the equation to be a given, but nobody is truly anticipating the dream scenario to unfold. Despite their improvement under Warren Gatland, the Six Nations champions remain in a place where any sort of win over a Tri-Nations team is to be celebrated. The points difference is merely for mathematicians and spread-betters.

Saying that, there is a palpable sense of expectation in Cardiff, one that was displayed with unashamed gusto at the Millennium yesterday, following Wales's final training session.

Thursday 16 July 2009

Legal row could hit Wales' first autumn Test

The 7 November fixture is outside the International Rugby Board's window and RRW, the regions' umbrella group, was granted an emergency hearing on Friday.

Regional Rugby Wales claim the WRU have not been granted permission for player release for Wales' New Zealand game.

Wales' four rugby regions are set to take the Welsh Rugby Union to the High Court over player availability for Wales' first autumn Test.

The WRU won a similar legal battle over player-release in November 2008.

Then the row centred over player release for Wales' first November Test with world champions South Africa in Cardiff - a Test that was also outside the IRB window.

Wales coach Warren Gatland wanted his international stars available for national team training despite the four regions - the Ospreys, Dragons, Llanelli Scarlets and Cardiff Blues - preparing for crucial EDF Energy Cup games.

Friday 10 July 2009

England Autumn International Team Players

V Australia, Nov 12
v New Zealand, Nov 19
v Samoa, Nov 26

SQUAD
BACKS
I Balshaw Leeds
M Van Gisbergen Wasps
J Simpson-Daniel Gloucester
M Cueto Sale Sharks
J Lewsey Wasps
S Abbott Wasps
M Tindall Gloucester
J Noon Newcastle
O Smith Leicester
C Hodgson Sale Sharks
A Goode Leicester
M Dawson Wasps
H Ellis Leicester
P Richards Gloucester
FORWARDS
A Sheridan Sale Sharks
P Freshwater Perpignan
P Vickery Gloucester
M Stevens Bath
S Thompson Northampton
L Mears Bath
S Shaw Wasps
D Grewcock Bath
A Brown Gloucester
T Palmer Leeds
M Corry Leicester capt
C Jones Sale
L Moody Leicester
P Sanderson Worcester
J Forrester Gloucester

Autumn International 2009 - A big Challenge

November will observe Twickenham have fun host to visiting teams from the southern hemisphere, to test their might against England’s finest. Aussies have just announced their appearance at Twickenham to begin the November fixtures. World Cup semi finals teams are Argentina and the notorious New Zealand All-Blacks will also brave the changeable English climate to play the host team at the Home of English Rugby.
Fixture dates:
· 7 November 2009 – England v Australia
· 14 November 2009 - England v Argentina
· 21 November 2009 - England v New Zealand

England modify autumn schedule agaist Australia

England has changed their autumn international schedule and is going to play against Australia at Twickenham on November 7th.

Martin Johnson's side were because of meet Fiji on November 28th but economic dilemma for the Pacific Island nation meant the unions decided to alter the fixture.

Fiji will be given the surplus money generated by the fixture and will now play two extra Tests, against America and Australia in the next 12 months as part of the deal.

The move means England's autumn schedule has been moved forward by a week. The entertainment against the Wallabies will now be their first fixture of the international season, to be followed by games with Argentina and New Zealand on the 14th and 21st correspondingly.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron said he was satisfied that all sides had manage to reach the agreement and looked forward to facing the Aussies.

He said: "Playing a Test against Australia in replacement for the Fiji Test will allow us to generate additional revenue to provide meaningful financial support to the Fiji Rugby Union as part of the global package."

The fixture change also gives the Wallabies the chance to face all four home nations for the first time since 1984.

On that time they run to win all four games and Australian Rugby Union supervision director John O'Neill is hopeful the 2009 side can do again that feat.

He said: "The long trips to the UK and Ireland to play all four home unions are an integral part of the rich history and tradition of the Wallabies.

"I'm delighted the footsteps of the 1984 Grand Slam Wallabies will, for the first time in 25 years, be retraced by our current national side."

Next the game at Twickenham, Australia will travel to Ireland on November 15th before their match with Scotland on November 21st. The tour will end at the Millennium Stadium against Wales a week later.

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Wales Autumn International Dates 2009

Dates for Wales Autumn Internationals in Cardiff, 2009 Are as follows:

Wales v New Zealand Saturday 7th November 2009 17:15

Wales v Samoa Friday 13th November 2009 19:30

Wales v Argentina Saturday 21st November 2009 14:30

Wales v Australia Saturday 28th November 2009 17:15

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Rugby Autumn International - Ireland v New Zealand

Croke Park will reception New Zealand's All Blacks for the first time on November 15th. The All Blacks are a alarming force in International Rugby and are presently ranked 2nd in the World Rankings behind world champions South Africa. Once again the inspirational venue of Croke Park will act as the background to the telling match excitement. A visit to Croke Park is an knowledge in itself - the third main stadium in Europe holding in excess of 82,000 people!

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2009 Autumn Internationals

The 2009 end of year rugby tests are also called as the Autumn internationals in the Northern Hemisphere, will see the Tri Nations powers of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as fellow Southern Hemisphere power Argentina, tour the north.
The headline event of the series is a Grand Slam tour of the Home Nations by Australia. 2009 will be the 25th anniversary of the Wallabies' only previous Grand Slam tour, which saw the Wallabies sweep all four matches and capped off the brief but brilliant international career of Mark Ella. Also, for the second consecutive year, a Bledisloe Cup match will be competed by New Zealand and Australia outside of either country, this time in Tokyo.

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Autumn internationals - The End of year rugby

The End of year rugby tests, known as Autumn internationals in the Northern Hemisphere, are a series of rugby union matches contested each November, usually all within the northern hemisphere, particularly in those nations that competition the Six Nations Championship. They play in opposition to touring sides from the Tri Nations powers Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as the other Southern Hemisphere power, Argentina. as well, second-tier nations such as North American and Pacific countries will also tour. Every side characteristically plays three or four Test matches, and may choose to play games in opposition to provincial or "A" teams. Also, one of the Tri Nations teams usually plays the invitational Barbarians club in the traditional "Final Challenge", usually at Twickenham in London (while Australia's Final Challenge in 2008 was at the present Wembley Stadium).

Autumn Internationals