Ireland v Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

That’s all from me and us for today. Thanks for your company.Mack Hansen has unsurprisingly won Man Of The Match“Feels unbelievable, any chance to place in front of this crowd is great. It’s the pleasure of playing in this team [to score a hat trick], all I had to do was pick the ball up and run over the line after a load of work from the boys. I wasn’t born here, but this feels like home to me and I love playing or this team

ATP Finals tennis: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach final – as it happened

Right, that’s it from me. But Daniel will be back tomorrow for the final, and you know you want to join him. Thanks for your company as always. Bye!So this will be sixth final between Alcaraz and Sinner this year, and the 16th meeting in total. Every time they’ve both competed at a tournament in 2025, one of them has finished with the title, including at all four slams

Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer

Jarrod Evans’ last-gasp penalty rescues Wales from loss to Japan

A Wales men’s crowd came away with the pride of a win at home for the first time in more than two years as the hosts beat Japan, but the overriding feeling was of relief. The Welsh performance was miles off of what is expected on these shores. Sloppy attack, squandered opportunities and a 20-minute red card for Josh Adams almost handed the win to Eddie Jones’ team but that won’t be remembered in years to come, what will be is Jarrod Evans’ name.It was his last-play-of-the-game penalty that won the game for Wales, the first in Steve Tandy’s reign as head coach. The roar that followed has to be up there with one of the loudest this stadium has heard

New Zealand have lost the power to strike fear in opponents’ hearts | Michael Aylwin

Do we still care about grand slam tours? If so, the headlines might read that New Zealand’s first attempt at one in 15 years has fallen at the third attempt out of four. But as the All Blacks hung their heads at the end and the English went wild with celebration all around, it is reasonable to think the grand slam was the last thought on their minds.More pressing will be the 25 unanswered points they conceded in the middle of the match, which will echo to the 17 they conceded last Saturday at Murrayfield. On that occasion they summoned the composure to prevail. This time, they were up against a stroppy England team who are increasingly enjoying the directive to be in an opponent’s face from start to finish

England 33-19 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Freddie StewardSupreme up-and-under early on, his aerial work was clearly causing New Zealand problems before head injury ended his involvement after 22 minutes. 6Tom Roebuck Big tackle on Fainga’anuku forced early turnover and repeatedly demonstrated his talents in the air. Deserved his try for his endeavour. 8Ollie Lawrence Produced a strong finish just when England needed to get on the scoreboard. Big turnover to boot