Autumn Nations Series 2025: Full schedule confirmed for blockbuster November Tests
Rugby fans can look forward to a thrilling dose of international action next month, with the 2025 Autumn Nations Series set to deliver a series of heavyweight clashes across the Northern Hemisphere’s host nations from November 1-29.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France will all host a string of world rugby’s biggest names as the sport’s traditional November internationals return for another enthralling edition.
Here, Sports News Blitz previews the drama and offers a full breakdown of matches, including dates, kick-off times, and venues.
Clash of rugby’s titans
England open their campaign at Twickenham on November 1 against old rivals Australia, before taking on Fiji (November 8), New Zealand (November 15), and Argentina (November 23) in a demanding line-up that promises plenty of drama.
Ireland face an equally tough challenge, beginning their series with a special fixture against New Zealand at Chicago’s Soldier Field on November 1.
Andy Farrell’s side then return to Dublin to meet Japan (November 8), Australia ( November 15), and world champions South Africa (November 22) at the Aviva Stadium.
At Murrayfield, Scotland host USA (November 1), New Zealand (November 8), and Tonga (November 23), offering Gregor Townsend’s men a chance to test their depth against varied opposition.
Meanwhile, Wales will face three Southern Hemisphere giants in Cardiff, taking on Argentina (November 9), New Zealand (November 22), and South Africa (November 29) to close out the month.
The 2025 Autumn Nations Series runs every weekend from November 1 to November 29, with fixtures played at Twickenham, the Aviva Stadium, Murrayfield, and the Principality Stadium.
With World Cup rivalries renewed and fresh storylines emerging, this year’s November internationals promise to deliver one of the most competitive Test windows in recent memory.
Autumn Nations Series 2025 fixtures
Saturday, November 1
England vs Australia, 15:10 – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
South Africa vs Japan, 16:10 – Wembley Stadium, London
Scotland vs USA, 17:40 – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Ireland vs New Zealand, 20:00 – Soldier Field, Chicago
Saturday, November 8
Ireland vs Japan, 12:40 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Scotland vs New Zealand, 15:10 – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
England vs Fiji, 17:40 – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Italy vs Australia, 17:40 – Bluenergy Stadium, Udine
France vs South Africa, 20:10 – Stade de France, Paris
Sunday, November 9
Wales vs Argentina, 15:10 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Saturday, November 15
Italy vs South Africa, 12:40 – Allianz Stadium, Turin
England vs New Zealand, 15:10 – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Wales vs Japan, 17:40 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
France vs Fiji, 20:10 – Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole
Ireland vs Australia, 20:10 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Sunday, November 16
Scotland vs Argentina, 15:10 – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Saturday, November 22
Wales vs New Zealand, 15:10 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Ireland vs South Africa, 17:40 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
France vs Australia, 20:10 – Stade de France, Paris
Italy vs Chile, 20:10 – Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa
Sunday, November 23
Scotland vs Tonga, 13:40 – Murrayfield, Edinburgh
England vs Argentina, 16:10 – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Saturday, November 29
Wales vs South Africa, 15:10 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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