A dramatic weekend of rugby unfolded with head coach Andy Farrell left puzzled by a red card decision during Ireland’s clash against New Zealand in Chicago. Ireland took an early lead despite the controversial dismissal of Tadhg Beirne, but the All Blacks stormed back, securing a 26-13 victory. Captain Dan Sheehan admitted the team never quite found their rhythm, despite glimpses of brilliance.
Meanwhile, in Twickenham, England kickstarted their autumn campaign with a commanding 25-7 victory over Australia. However, it wasn’t short of drama, as Aussie coach Joe Schmidt accused England of “gamesmanship” after claims surfaced about pre-match complaints to the referee regarding illegal play by the Wallabies. England’s win was secured with tries from Ben Earl, Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell, and Luke Cowan-Dickie, proving too strong for Schmidt’s side.
Police in Liverpool had their hands full after a notorious internet prankster disrupted the Rugby League Ashes match between England and Australia by sneaking onto the pitch wearing a team jersey. Known online as “Jarvo 69”, Daniel Jarvis was arrested for his antics, which added an unexpected twist to the day’s events as Australia sealed the series with a 14-4 victory.
Over in Edinburgh, Scotland delivered a smashing 85-0 win against the USA, despite missing some star players. Wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe led the onslaught, each climbing Scotland’s all-time try-scoring charts. The Scots are setting their sights on the All Blacks as they gear up for an exciting showdown next weekend.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a weekend full of tries, tension, and controversy, keeping the rugby world buzzing with excitement. Stay tuned as more thrilling encounters await!