THE 2025 AUTUMN NATIONS' SERIES

Psst! Hey! You can buy my new book at- https://sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk/ This weekend the Springboks ticked off maybe the only box still outstanding across the Erasmus Era: A win over Ireland, in Ireland. A remarkable power game crushed Farrell's forces, who were forced into a pretty incredible scramble. So just what do we mean when we say 'Physicality' won the day, and how did it show on the scoreboard? If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can etc

Our rugby jury debate Ireland’s performances in the Autumn Nations series and Andy Farrell’s biggest issues ahead of the 2026 Six Nations, among other hot topics.

A statement win. New Zealand's Grand Slam tour came to a crashing half on Saturday as England pulled off their first victory over the Blacks for six years. We break down the game, where England are headed and whether New Zealand have a problem... If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can be full of beans

THE 2025 AUTUMN NATIONS' SERIES

Brett McKay and Harry Jones are back for another Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast, after another big Saturday of Autumn Nations Series and November Tests in the norf’. An outstanding match in London, in which England really have upset the world rugby order after their impressive defeat of New Zealand, 14- and at a time 13-man South Africa got home over Italy in a weird game in Turin, Wales have scraped home over an unlucky Japan in Cardiff, and about the only positive from the Wallabies thrashing from Ireland in Dublin was that an Australian fullback nabbed a hat-trick inside half an hour. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #WeekendPostMortem #internationalrugby #NovemberTests #AutumnNationsSeries #SouthAfrica #NewZealand #Ireland #France #England #Argentina #Australia #Scotland #Fiji #Italy #Wales #Japan Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney

The All Blacks' Grand Slam tour faces it's biggest roadblock this Saturday as they take on an England team who were the width of a post away from beating them twelve months ago- We break down both team's tactics, and where the game will be won and lost... If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can eat more porridge daily

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Hot diggity dog what a round of the Autumn Nations Series that was! This week's Rugby Update has been tainted by the hype and now I'm all biaised and mean. Never thought this would happen. Maybe next week will be better. The games: Ireland vs Japan Scotland vs New Zealand France vs South Africa England vs Fiji Wales vs Argentina Italy vs Australia my twitter: @Ringo26 bluesky: @Ringo26.bsky.social

Ja! Head to https://squarespace.com/squidgerugby to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SQUIDGERUGBY A historic performance to end a match two years in the making. After a strong start by France, a second-half onslaught by the Springboks smashed the Dupontless dudes in a merciless performance. So how did the Boks do it, what did France get wrong, and is there any way South Africa now don't win 2027? If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can etc

Wales skipper Jac Morgan has suffered a dislocated shoulder and will miss the rest of the Autumn Nations Series campaign.

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It might just be the game of the year: France welcome the Springboks for a fixture they've been eagerly awaiting for two years, revenge on their mind. We dive into what the Boks will need to do to maintain their incredible record in Paris, and whether France can turn it on it's head... If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can eat or something