As the year draws to a close, Rugby Union fans are excited to once again experience their favorite Friendly International game. Following the conclusion of the Summer International in June-July, the Rugby Union is all set to present another exhilarating showcase of rugby talent from around the globe with the Autumn International 2024. This annual event, held during October-November, is a testament to the rich tradition and continuity of the sport. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the action-packed games, which kick off from October 26 to November 30, 2024.
In brief, Rugby Union International 2024, aka Autumn International, is a friendly game between worldwide teams participating each year. World Rugby organizes it to support and make the game better. In simpler terms, the Giants of Southern Hemisphere rugby union teams will be touring the Northern Hemisphere in this friendly international competition. Even while it looks like a friendly game, Rugby Union International 2024 holds an unshakable presence in the world of Rugby with its standards. Players are eager to impress the selectors to secure their spots on the upcoming prestigious tour. Also, the Autumn International is more than just a friendly match between teams. It’s a celebration with long-standing traditions that hold fierce rivalries between teams. Each game is like an opportunity for teams to test their limit to surpass and claim victory to prove their potential. Also, the Rugby Union International gives players space and time to strategize with teammates and build solid gameplay for future matches. And for fans, it’s a great experience to witness a sport’s talent in this unique atmosphere of Autumn International.
In this Rugby Union International 2024, they came up with some minor changes in the rules. The action of rolling and twisting of a player on their feet in the tackle area is now sanctioned by a penalty with thoughts of aiming to enhance the flow and fairness of the game. These continuous new rules and changes are an ongoing effort to keep the sport dynamic and engage the players with fans to make the game exciting. As Autumn International draws near, the game anticipation is building up well among fans to witness spectacular matches. Also, this friendly international is like a preview for the upcoming Lions Tour, and every Rugby Union fan is expecting an unforgettable moment and high-octane rugby action from this year-end Autumn International. Are you excited about any particular match or team in this friendly international? To learn about ongoing games and leagues, visit our website for more exciting details about your favorite sport.
What are the teams in the Rugby Union International 2024?
The teams participating in this Rugby Union International 2024 are Japan, New Zealand, Uganda, Kenya, England, Scotland, Fiji, Ireland, Canada, Chile, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Portugal, USA, Australia, Romania, Tonga, Italy, Argentina, France, Wales, South Africa, Uruguay, Spain, and Georgia.
Where can I watch Rugby Union International 2024?
Fans can enjoy their favorite Rugby Union International 2024 via various providers. With TNT Sports or Discovery Plus, you can experience Rugby Union International in the UK. Also, you can utilize BBC iPlayer for Wales games only. Fans from the USA can also watch their favorite Friendly International with Peacock streaming service. And using Stan Sport, Australia fans can watch without missing any games.
Schedule for the Rugby Union International
| Date | Match | Venue |
| October 26, 2024 | Japan vs New Zealand | Nissan Stadium, Yokohama |
| November 2, 2024 | Uganda vs Kenya | TBA |
| November 2, 2024 | England vs New Zealand | Allianz Stadium, London |
| November 2, 2024 | Scotland vs Fiji | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| November 9, 2024 | Ireland vs New Zealand | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| November 9, 2024 | Canada vs Chile | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
| November 9, 2024 | Kenya vs Uganda | TBA |
| November 9, 2024 | Netherlands vs Zimbabwe | TBA |
| November 9, 2024 | Portugal vs USA | Estadio Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra |
| November 9, 2024 | England vs Australia | Allianz Stadium, London |
| November 9, 2024 | Romania vs Tonga | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
| November 9, 2024 | Italy vs Argentina | Stadio Friuli, Udine |
| November 10, 2024 | France vs Japan | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
| November 10, 2024 | Wales vs Fiji | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| November 10, 2024 | Scotland vs South Africa | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| November 16, 2024 | Ireland vs Argentina | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| November 16, 2024 | USA vs Tonga | Chambery Savoie Stadium, Chambery, France |
| November 16, 2024 | Netherlands vs Chile | NRCA Stadium, Amsterdam |
| November 16, 2024 | Japan vs Uruguay | Chambery Savoie Stadium, Chambery, France |
| November 16, 2024 | Spain vs Fiji | Estadio Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid |
| November 16, 2024 | Scotland vs Portugal | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| November 16, 2024 | Romania vs Canada | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
| November 16, 2024 | England vs South Africa | Allianz Stadium, London |
| November 17, 2024 | France vs New Zealand | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
| November 17, 2024 | Italy vs Georgia | Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa |
| November 17, 2024 | Wales vs Australia | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| November 23, 2024 | France vs Argentina | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
| November 23, 2024 | Spain vs USA | Estadio Nacional Complutense, Madrid |
| November 23, 2024 | Ireland vs Fiji | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| November 23, 2024 | Romania Uruguay | Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest |
| November 23, 2024 | Italy vs New Zealand | Allianz Stadium, Torino |
| November 23, 2024 | Wales vs South Africa | Principality Stadium, Cardiff |
| November 23, 2024 | Scotland B vs Chile | Hive Stadium, Edinburgh |
| November 24, 2024 | Scotland vs Australia | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| November 24, 2024 | England vs Japan | Allianz Stadium, London |
| November 30, 2024 | Ireland vs Australia | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
Prediction
France vs New Zealand
In this rugby union friendly international game, France and New Zealand are ready to clash on November 17, 2024, at Stade de France (Paris-Saint-Denis).
Notable Players:
- Emilien Gailleton from the France team showed his well-balanced gameplay in his past match against Japan. Fans expect his performance in the upcoming game against New Zealand.
- The New Zealand team has star players like Will Jordan ready to make the best streak, like winning eight straight professional games during the 2020/2021 season.
France is ready to have their second Autumn Friendly International after their previous win game against Japan 52-12. France was a successful team this year with their constantly improving gameplay and solid teammates. After the end of Six Nations, France gets to play two games against Argentina in Summer Friendly International. In the first game with Argentina, France won the game for 13-28. But in the second game, Argentina got their revenge by winning 33-25. Now, in this new friendly game, France will face New Zealand. This gives the team a chance to improve for upcoming league matches.
On the other side, New Zealand is the best team with their constant victory result against their opponents. They played three friendly games against England and Fiji for Summer International. Later, New Zealand entered the Rugby Championship and gave their best without any compromise in the tactics and performance. While the start was average without any big results, the last two games in the championship showed New Zealand through a new lens. They dominated their opponent and won 33-13 against Australia without any flaws in their performance. New Zealand fought Japan, Ireland, and England in the past three friendly international games. In the three games, without falling back, they won the game with better efforts. Now, in this upcoming game against France, without any struggle, New Zealand will win the game.
Wales vs Australia
Wales and Australia are ready to play a friendly Rugby Union match on November 17, 2024, at Principality Stadium (Cardiff).
Notable Players:
- The captain of the team, Dewi Lake, is ready to roll again and give his best effort in the upcoming game for his team, Wales.
- Wallabies back-rower Andrew Kellaway is ready for his friendly international game in the upcoming game. Fans believe his talent will lead the team to victory without fail.
In this upcoming friendly game, Wales is ready to have its second autumn international game with Australia. After the end of summer-friendly games, Wales did not participate in any leagues. And their previous friendly matches were poor in performance, making fans place some pressure on the team. In the closing game against the Reds, Wales showed their best and won with a score of 35-36. In this new autumn-friendly international, Wales faced Fiji and lost 19-24. As the pressure is still on them, the team is ready to have a fearless game against Australia and move forward without being constant.
On the flip side, Australia is ready to continue its Autumn Friendly International 2024 with a match against Wales. After the summer games ended, Australia showed its potential by continuously winning against its opponent. But they soon faced a struggle in the Rugby Championship and held a loss ratio of 1:5. But without losing their confidence, they entered the second half of friendly games to improve their tactics better with constant clashes against formidable teams. After winning against England 37-42, Australia is ready to face their next game against Wales with high confidence. Still, comparing the stats and performance, both teams are formidable with their tactics, but Australia has higher odds of winning the game.
Italy vs Georgia
This weekend, Italy and Georgia are ready to have their Rugby Union Friendly International game on November 17, 2024, at Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa).
Notable Players:
- Italy player Jacopo Trulla will be in the upcoming friendly game against Georgia, which creates high expectations as his last two international match performances were the best.
- Akaki Tabutsadze holds every Georgian fan’s attention with his incredible talent, which has led his team to move forward against tough opponents.
After the Six Nations, Italy entered the friendly international games to improve their performance further for upcoming leagues. In the previous friendly games, Italy fought against Samoa, Tonga, and Japan. In three games, they hold record of 2 wins and 1 loss. They entered the second half of the friendly game and finished the first game with Argentina. In the game, Italy failed miserably without catching up against their opponent Argentina. In the end, the game sided with Argentina’s win as Italy failed to beat them for 18-50. In the upcoming game against Georgia, fans expect a redemption for their previous loss.
As for the opponent teams, Georgia having an average performance in every game against their opponents. After the Rugby Europe Championship ended, they entered the Summer Friendly International to train up well like every team and make a solid team build. But in the three games, Georgia failed to beat Australia and Fiji by losing 40-29 and 12-21. But they performed well against Japan, claiming victory for 23-25. While Japan struggles within the team, Georgia has proven their potential to move forward. But in this new Autumn Friendly International game, Georgia lost the first match against New Zealand B for 13-31. This disappointed the fans and places some pressure on their performance. While they can win by changing the tactics well, Italy has a higher chance of winning against Georgia.
