Rugby News

Not quite a record-breaking massacre, just an incredibly stark reminder of the gulf in class.

Wales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium.

Gus McCarthy claimed a debut try and Mack Hansen touched down twice as Ireland set aside their unconvincing start to the autumn to ease to victory over Fiji in Dublin.

Ellis Genge says "good bloke" Eddie Jones will "have tricks up his sleeve" and relish the occasion when he coaches Japan against England on Sunday.

France wrapped up their autumn with a third win in a row over Argentina, with Louis Bielle-Biarrey adding another rapid try to his growing collection.