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  • Scotland-Australia

    80+1'’ Giteau to win it... HE'S MISSED IT!! AMAZING!! THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!! SCOTLAND WIN 9-8!! Not many points, but a genuine classic!

  • Scotland-Australia

    80+1'’ AUSTRALIA SCORE!!! THEY ARE OVER FOR A TRY AND MURRAYFIELD IS SILENCED!! SCOTLAND ARE GUTTED!! But the conversion still has to go over...

  • Ireland-Fiji

    90'’ Buckley drives, Heaslip continues move and feeds Horgan who spills ball just short of Fiji try line.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    89'’ Another peach of a conversion from Sexton and Ireland lead 41-6.

  • Scotland-Australia

    77'’ Scotland: Dougie Hall on for Ross Ford.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    88'’ Nice offload Buckley to Sexton, the fly-half dances passed a few tackles and ref awards penalty Ireland, who opts for scrum before putting Horgan into space in the right corner for well worked try. 39-6 Ireland.

  • Scotland-Australia

    76'’ DROP GOAL CHRIS PATERSON!! He splits the uprights from the edge of the 22, and Scotland lead 9-3 with five minutes to go!

  • Scotland-Australia

    74'’ Australia: James O'Connor on for Quade Cooper.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    83'’ Fiji continue to batter the Irish defenders but the tackling is just about keeping them at bay, although another penalty is likely to see a home player in the bin.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    81'’ Fiji go close through their prop Tarogi and ref goes to video official, who rules he was just short. But it's penalty anyway to Fiji and they take quick tap and go.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    80'’ Fiji attacking Irish line as they look to finish game with a try.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    78'’ Sexton converts again from the touchline to make it 34-6.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    76'’ Ireland scrum in Fiji 22 and they switch play cleverly to Kearney who slides under tackle of So'oialo for well-taken try. 32-6 to Ireland.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    74'’ Ireland finishing with a flourish as they keep ball to hand and look for their third score. O'Driscoll, Ferris and Flannery all nearly through.

  • Scotland-Australia

    66'’ Australia spin it wide from a penalty and Drew Mitchell goes over... NO!!! It's a forward pass and another golden opportunity goes begging!

  • Ireland-Fiji

    69'’ Lovely kick Sexton as he nails touchline conversion to make it 27-6. Sexton having a good day and will push O'Gara for starting spot against Boks next week.

  • Scotland-Australia

    65'’ Scotland substitution: Richie Vernon comes on for Johnnie Beattie.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    68'’ Fiji under the cosh now as Ireland opt for series of scrums near the visitors' try line. Reddan picks and drives, Ireland go through several phases before Earls is put into the corner for his second try. 25-6 Ireland and well-worked try.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    62'’ Nice burst by replacement O'Brien but no support for the flanker.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    61'’ Solid approach play by Fiji is keeping Ireland on their toes, but kick straight into touch allows the home side to regroup.

  • Scotland-Australia

    57'’ Godman kicks.... it bends to the left and goes over off the post!! Scotland are in front!

  • Ireland-Fiji

    57'’ The game has lost a little shape since O'Driscoll's score though an enterprising break by Reddan from base of scrum almost creates another try for Ireland.

  • Scotland-Australia

    52'’ Godman kicks... and the ball drifts wide to the left of the posts. Still no second-half score!

  • Scotland-Australia

    51'’ PENALTY SCOTLAND!!! A great kick and chase over the top - the Australian scum half Will Genia has no option but to hold on, and it's a chance to go for the lead.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    50'’ Little tries to release his backs but O'Driscoll up quickly to snap the ball out of the air and sprint clear for an interception try. 18-6 Ireland and another typical score from the Irish skipper.

  • Scotland-Australia

    48'’ Another Scotland change - Alasdair Strokosh is replaced by the very popular figure of Jason White.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    46'’ Penalty for Fiji and Little again on target as he cuts Ireland lead to 13-6. Fiji still very much in this one.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    46'’ O'Brien on for Leamy, as the flanker receives treatment on the field.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    43'’ Powerful carry by Ligairi as Fiji look to run out of defence. They eventually earn penalty for Horgan not rolling away and Little finds good touch in Ireland 22. Attacking position for the visitors.

  • Scotland-Australia

    43'’ Poor strike from Giteau - it's wide left again! He is really struggling, having missed two penalties and a drop goal.

  • Scotland-Australia

    42'’ Scotland are penalised for a high tackle on Giteau - it was Allan Jacobsen - and Giteau will have a kick for goal from here.

  • Scotland-Australia

    41'’ Matt Giteau ghets the second half under way, and Scotland have brought Nick De Luca on for Graeme Morrison.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    41'’ On replacement for Fiji as Sexton gets second half started. Nakawara is on at number eight for Boko.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    40'’ Veikoso penalised and Ireland have penalty in front of Fiji posts. No problems for Sexton and Ireland go into the break 13-3 ahead.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    40'’ Sexton gathers ball deep in his own 22 and breaks clear of several Fiji tacklers before feeding D'Arcy. The centre continues move but his pass misses Kearney for what would have been a certain score. Great play, poor finishing.

  • Scotland-Australia

    37'’ Giteau misses!! He pushes his left-foot kick wide of the left post and that is a real shocker from the normally reliable number 10.

  • Scotland-Australia

    36'’ Penalty Australia - the pressure tells and Giteau has an eminently makeable kick from just right of the posts.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    39'’ Lewaravu takes throw and feeds Qera at speed, who is hauled down just short. Scrum Fiji but the Irish pack destroy their opponents and win put in.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    37'’ Good discipline by Fiji as their forwards pick and drive into Irish territory and force penalty. Little produces superb kick to move them within a metre of Irish try line.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    32'’ Ireland scrum deep in Fiji 22 and the visitors scrum goes backwards at an alarming rate, though the home side knock on and attacking chance goes begging.

  • Scotland-Australia

    28'’ Godman sends the ball towards the posts on a low trajectory but it's a good kick. Scotland are level against the odds!

  • Ireland-Fiji

    30'’ Great tackle Satala on Heaslip. Fiji defence is standing firm and Ireland have gone off the boil as a result.

  • Scotland-Australia

    27'’ Penalty Scotland! It was set up by a barrelling Moray Low run, and Godman will kick for goal.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    27'’ Fiji enjoying a period of pressure and win penalty for D'Arcy failing to roll away in the tackle. Another chance for Little and this time he's on target. 10-3 Ireland.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    24'’ Penalty for Fiji and Little has chance to get first points on board. It's a long one - from about halfway - and the Bath fly-half is just wide.

  • Scotland-Australia

    21'’ Another change for the home side - Chris Cusiter has taken a bash on the head and has to come off - the co-captain is replaced by a lavishly moustachioed Rory Lawson.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    20'’ Sexton adds conversion and Ireland lead 10-0.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    20'’ Ireland opt for another scrum and get a nudge on. Heaslip picks up and Earls comes in at speed off his wing and burts clear for well-worked try. Ireland lead 8-0.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    18'’ Scrum Ireland in Fiji 22 and Heaslip picks up but is well collared by Qera. But the Fiji flanker breaks early and Ireland have another penalty.

  • Scotland-Australia

    17'’ Australia change at prop: Kepu comes on for Robinson.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    15'’ Sexton cross kicks again, Earls gathers and feeds inside to Kearney who almost forces his way to the line. Nice play in difficult conditions.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    12'’ Sexton mixes his game up nicely as puts cross kick over for Horgan to chase, which runs into touch in Fiji 22.

  • Ireland-Fiji

    9'’ Ireland start the game strongly and force a penalty in Fiji 22 which Sexton converts nicely for a 3-0 lead and his first senior international points. Confident start by the Irish.

  • Scotland-Australia

    6'’ Giteau makes no mistake with the kick, and Australia lead. I counted 11 of the 15 Aussies sporting moustaches for 'Movember'

  • Ireland-Fiji

    1''’ Fiji get the game underway and a good early touch for new fly-half Jonathan Sexton as he evades a number of Fiji tacklers.

  • Scotland-Australia

    1'’ We are under way at Murrayfield as Scotland take on Australia!

  • Wales-Argentina

    66'’ Jones makes no mistake with the conversion to add another two points.

  • Wales-Argentina

    65'’ Williams pick ups a loose kick from a Puma scrum to run half the field and surely put this one beyond the visitors.

  • Wales-Argentina

    61'’ Rodriguez then converts from a tight angle.

  • Wales-Argentina

    60'’ The Welsh backs move the ball across the Argentineans but Jonathan Davies tries to kick when he should really have went wide and Rodriguez charges it down, before galloping over the line to cut the deficit

  • England-New Zealand

    77'’ Care tries to snipe from lineout. Geraghty has a go too. England looking to finish with a try but spill the ball and NZ clear up and clear their lines.

  • England-New Zealand

    75'’ England win penalty and Care takes quick tap. Geraghty chips ahead but Monye just beaten to the ball by Muliaina. Nice from the Saint.

  • England-New Zealand

    72'’ Croft break clear from ruck and shows great speed top get within a metre or two of NZ try line.

  • England-New Zealand

    69'’ Monye tries to break from defence but is cut down by Carter superbly. NZ in full control now as Tait comes on for Banahan.

  • Wales-Argentina

    52'’ Charteris gives away another penalty and Rodriguez duly punishes his indiscretion.

  • England-New Zealand

    58'’ Carter lands conversion from out wide and NZ lead 16-6.

  • England-New Zealand

    57'’ England under pressure from NZ forwards, who pick and drive. McCaw takes pass from Sivivatu on blind side and pops ball up for Cowan to go over for lovely try. 14-6 NZ.

  • Wales-Argentina

    44'’ Ryan Jones gives away a silly penalty for hands - poor. Rodriguez over it and it is another three points for the visitors.

  • Wales-Argentina

    42'’ Stephen Williams converts.

  • Wales-Argentina

    41'’ And Wales extend their lead right from the kick-off. Luke Charteris blocks a Mauro Comuzzi kick from a scrum and Shane Williams picks up the loose ball before jinking this way and that to cross the try line for his 47th for Wales.

  • England-New Zealand

    52'’ England win ball against the head and NZ concede penalty. Good work from replacement hooker Thompson. Wilkinson kicks England to NZ 22.

  • England-New Zealand

    50'’ Guildford breaks from deep in his own half but lovely tackle by Wilkinson forces knock on. Scrum England but they concede penalty for holding on. Carter kick goes long and England have scrum back. Another big mistake from the fla-half!

  • Wales-Argentina

    41’ We're back underway at the Millennium Stadium.

  • England-New Zealand

    45'’ England hands in a ruck and Carter has chance to give NZ lead. Looks like it was Shaw playing ball off his feet. Carter on target this time and NZ lead 9-6.

  • Wales-Argentina

    40'’ Which he duly does. 13-3.

  • England-New Zealand

    41'’ Carter gets the second half started and already they pinch the ball and launch attack. But great work by Moody steals ball back from England and Cueto clear downfield. NZ reply but Hodgson finds superb touch in NZ 22.

  • England-New Zealand

    39'’ Hig ball from Carter but Cueto takes it superbly to relieve the pressure. Lovely take by the full-back!

  • England-New Zealand

    38'’ Moody leading decent England defensive effort as they look to finish the half on level terms.

  • England-New Zealand

    36'’ Lovely line from Muliaina opens up England midfield. NZ finishing the half strongly.

  • England-New Zealand

    36'’ England concede another penalty - this time at scrum - and hand Carter another simple chance on goal. But again he pushes his kick! Amazing miss!

  • England-New Zealand

    34'’ Decent burst by Haskell from base of scrum, well supported by Moody.

  • England-New Zealand

    32'’ NZ stretch England defence after aimless kick downfield by Hodgson. Wilkinson tackle on Carter brings attack to an end.

  • England-New Zealand

    31'’ Monye put into space by Wilkinson on the left wing and lanches attack deep into NZ half. Haskell in support, and Hartley continues attack. But England spill the ball and NZ kick down field to relieve pressure.

  • England-New Zealand

    28'’ Haskell penalised for not rolling away and Carter has simple chance to level the scores. 6-6.

  • Wales-Argentina

    18'’ Jones stands over the conversion from a tight angle but strikes it sweetly over the bar. 10-0.

  • Wales-Argentina

    17'’ The Pumas unbelievably turn their backs on the penalty and Stephen Jones taps it and runs for the corner for an early score.

  • Wales-Argentina

    9'’ Wales have another penalty - this time from a much more kickable area. Stephen Jones will take it.

  • England-New Zealand

    25'’ Cowan concedes penalty and Wilkinson has chane to put England ahead again, which he does with decent goal. England lead 6-3.

  • England-New Zealand

    23'’ Penalty NZ and Carter nails a beauty from out wide to become his country's all-time leading points scorer. Brilliant kick! 3-3.

  • England-New Zealand

    14'’ England make ground down the left through Cueto and Banahan. The wing comes back on the angle and England have attacking scrum.

  • England-New Zealand

    12'’ NZ try to run out of their 22 but Monye up quickly. The wing snatches loosed ball and touches down but ref calls them back for knock on. That will give them hope!

  • England-New Zealand

    7'’ Moody penalised for not rolling away and hands Carter first chance of the game. The star fly-half pushes his kick and England let off. Big miss and real boost for England!

  • England-New Zealand

    3'’ Free kick NZ at scrum and they take quick tap and spin wide to Sivivatu, who is smashed by Banahan. The big Bath wing has had a great start.

  • England-New Zealand

    2'’ Worsley has picked up a knock and limps off to be replaced by Croft.

  • England-New Zealand

    1'’ Good chase from Banahan puts Kiwis under pressure and Moody almost charges down Carter. Decent start by England.

  • England-New Zealand

    1'’ Wilkinson gets the game underway. Can England finish the autumn series with some kind of respectability?

  • England-New Zealand

      Owen Franks, who has played seven Tests for the All Blacks this year in his debut international season, has been selected at tight-head prop while Adam Thomson was preferred to Jerome Kaino at blindside flanker.

  • Ireland-Australia

    80'’ TRY Guess who? That's right record try scorer Brian O'Driscoll scores under the posts and O'Gara makes the scores level as the ref blows the final whistle.

  • Ireland-Australia

    62'’ TRY Big hit by Kearney but Elsom is just too strong and just manages to get the ball down in the corner despite the full back's best efforts and Giteau gets the touchline conversion. This game has really come to life.

  • Ireland-Australia

    58'’ TRY Cian Healy sparks the Irish team into life with a bullocking run and Tommy Bowe finishes a dynamic set of Irish phases with the try and O'Gara gets the kick to level the game. Great response from the Grand Slam winners.

  • Ireland-Australia

    54'’ PENALTY against John Hayes at scrum time and Giteau makes the Wallabies lead 7 points.

  • Ireland-Australia

    24'’ PENALTY A powerful counter ruck from the Wallabies forces a penalty from Tomas O'Leary and Giteau makes no mistake this time

  • Ireland-Australia

    21'’ PENALTY Ireland's pressure pays off with another 3 points from O'Gara

  • Ireland-Australia

    4'’ PENALTY O'Gara settles the Irish nerves with a penalty

  • Ireland-Australia

    2'’ TRY Terrible start for O'Driscoll as his handling error gifts the ball to Drew Mitchell who scampers in unopposed from the half way line. Giteau adds the extras

  • England-Argentina

    77'’ Real pressure on England now! Argentina are carrying the ball with real menace, and win a penalty at the edge of the 22 - three points are no use so they will kick for the corner!

  • England-Argentina

    75'’ England change both half-backs - Care and Goode on for Wilkinson and Hodgson.

  • England-Argentina

    71'’ Wilkinson slots the conversion, and there is a huge sigh of relief around Twickenham.

  • England-Argentina

    70'’ TRY FOR ENGLAND!!! Finally, a breakthrough, and it is Banahan who goes over on the left-hand side! Good work also by Lewis Moody, James Haskell and Geraghty in the build-up.

  • England-Argentina

    69'’ England change: Steve Thompson is on for Dylan Hartley.

  • England-Argentina

    68'’ WILKINSON MISSES AGAIN!! That's three failures in a row from the England fly-half, and it remains 9-9!

  • England-Argentina

    68'’ Argentina go off their feet - it's a penalty and Wilkinson will kick for goal again.

  • England-Argentina

    63'’ Two England changes - Doran-Jones and Worsley for Payne and Croft.

  • England-Argentina

    63'’ Wilkinson misses another kick, straying right of the posts again!

  • Scotland-Fiji

    62'’ PENALTY Little coverts the penalty following a Strokosch high tackle

  • England-Argentina

    51'’ England try to spin the ball wide and Wilkinson finds Cueto, who is flattened by Borges! Great tackle!

  • Scotland-Fiji

    50'’ TRY Scotland are piling on the pressure in the scrum and Fiji have no answer and a scrum on the Fiji line leads to a Morrison try under the posts. Fiji will feel hard done by as it was a definite forward pass that put Morrison in.

  • England-Argentina

    50'’ Great break by Cueto, who kicks through... Argentina clear under pressure and England have a line-out 10 metres from the line.

  • England-Argentina

    49'’ Rodriguez misses! It is the Argentine's turn to push his kick wide, and he hasd converted just three of six goal attempts today.

  • England-Argentina

    45'’ He's missed it! Wilkinson pushes it wide to the left, and that is a bad error by his high standards.

  • England-Argentina

    44'’ Offside against Argentina, and Wilkinson will have a kick to put England 12-9 in front from the 10-metre line dead in front.

  • England-Argentina

    41'’ The second half is under way - no personnel changes but Monye has shifted to the wing with Cueto now playing full-back.

  • England-Argentina

    39'’ Wilkinson goes three from three with a minute to go before the break.

  • Scotland-Fiji

    38'’ TRY They've done it! A defensive howler from Danielli allows Goneva to stroll over in the corner and Little strikes the sweetest of touchline conversion.

  • England-Argentina

    39'’ Cheap penalty for England - hands in the ruck there - and England can level things up immediately.

  • England-Argentina

    38'’ Great kick from Rodriguez - the crosswind made that even harder! 9-6 Argentina.

  • England-Argentina

    37'’ Penalty Argentina just outside the 22, wide on the right.

  • Scotland-Fiji

    34'’ PENALTY Godman smashes it home from the 10 metre line. A fine strike.

  • England-Argentina

    30'’ Poor from England, not releasing on the floor and it's a penalty to Argentina - a tough kick if Rodriguez fancies a crack. Referee Owens has a word with England skipper Steve Borthwick.

  • Scotland-Fiji

    29'’ PENALTY The Fiji scrum is in all sorts of trouble and they concede a penalty and Godman makes no mistake this time.

  • England-Argentina

    26'’ Straightforward kick for Rodriguez, who languidly splits the uprights. Six points apiece.

  • England-Argentina

    25'’ Error from Monye, who spills a high ball and England go offside. Penalty, and Rodriguez should kick this easily.

  • Scotland-Fiji

    23'’ TRY Cusiter justifies his selection ahead of Mike Blair by pouncing on a loose lineout and charging into the Fiji 22 before putting Johnnie Beattie over for the try.

  • England-Argentina

    21'’ Good kick from the fly-half, and it's 6-3. Wilkinson playing well again.

  • England-Argentina

    16'’ Haskell is off his feet and referee Owens blows for another Argentina penalty, this time about five metres inside the England half. Another kick...

  • England-Argentina

    14'’ Simple kick for Martin Rodriguez, and Argentina are on terms. England pay for their failure to clear their lines.

  • England-Argentina

    13'’ Penalty to Argentina for not binding - right in front and this will be an easy kick if they want it.

  • Scotland-Fiji

    14'’ PENALTY Phil Godman opens the scoring with a sweetly struck penalty

  • England-Argentina

    11'’ Fernandez drops for goal in front of the posts 22 metres out... inches wide of the left-hand post!

  • England-Argentina

    7'’ Juan Fernandez Lobbe drops a high ball and it bounces to the onrushing Cueto, who nearly storms through to score, but is denied by a last-ditch tackle!

  • England-Argentina

    6'’ Moody's intervention sets up a drop-goal attempt from Jonny Wilkinson... it's good! First blood to the English.

  • Wales-Samoa

    72'’ Williams misses a simple kick for Samoa, and that would have reduced the deficit to just a single point!

  • Wales-Samoa

    62'’ TRY FOR SAMOA! Mapusua pounces on a sloppy pass from Biggar and runs the length of the field after his interception to score a try for the visitors! Halfpenny tracked him all the way back, but could not make the decisive tackle!

  • Wales-Samoa

    52'’ Biggar puts the penalty away from 20 yards and the 20-year-old scores to extend Wales' lead to 17-6.

  • Wales-Samoa

    43'’ What a strike from Halfpenny! The wing steps up to take a huge penalty from the halfway line, and he strikes it clean and true - it sails between the posts!

  • Wales-Samoa

    41'’ The second half is underway and Wales have to start getting the final pass away if they are to add to give themselves an early cushion.

  • Wales-Samoa

    35'’ This time Fili does make the opportunity count as he slots home a simple penalty to narrow the deficit!

  • Wales-Samoa

    33'’ Fili makes a poor attempt at converting a penalty from a pretty friendly angle, but he slices it wide and it was a tame kick.

  • Wales-Samoa

    17'’ Biggar slots the ball through the posts once more and trots back to the Wales half having put his side 11-3 up as we near the halfway point of the first half.

  • Wales-Samoa

    6'’ TRY! A cross kick after a throw from Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny catches and grounds the ball in the corner for Wales - what a start to this match!

  • Wales-Samoa

    2'’ Biggar slots home an early penalty after Lui's infringement and Wales are in front.

  • Wales-Samoa

    1'’ The visitors kick us off going to their left, with Wales in their lurid yellow strip!

  • Wales-New Zealand

    79'’ NZ pinch Wales' throw and with it probably win the game as Carter clears down field.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    79'’ Wales win penalty at scrum and kick to corner. One more chance for the home side.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    77'’ Interception Alun-Wyn Jones and the big lock races clear. But NZ hunt him down and he's uable to find the support. Wales retain ball but Roberts out wide is forced into touch. That was probably Wales' last chance.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    74'’ Wales finishing well here but not really breaking NZ defence. Penalty Wales for Guildford coming in the side. Long kick for Jones but he needs it to bring Wales back to within one score. Lovely kick Jones and Wales have a thread of hope at 19-12.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    72'’ Wales use ball well and make space for Williams on the right. The wing cuts insides and feeds Roberts who is smashed by Carter. Nice effort by Wales and unlucky not to get the penalty for Carter tackle.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    69'’ NZ throwing the ball around with increasing confidence here and they again force Wales back into their 22.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    66'’ Daffyd Jones on for Powell, Roberts on for Charteris and bennett on for Rees.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    66'’ Nice kick Stephen Jones as he cuts NZ lead to 19-9.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    66'’ Hook tries to counter from deep but is nailed by Kaino. NZ go over the top and Wales have penalty.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    65'’ Carter goes close, Nonu fails to pass and is held up short. NZ continue to batter Wales line and home side eventually penalised for offside. Wales did well to keep NZ but must be careful not to concede yellow. Another chance for Carter and he makes it 19-6 NZ.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    62'’ Scrum five NZ and they get the shove on. Kaino drives but again video official rules ball not grounded. How long can Wales hold out here?

  • Wales-New Zealand

    61'’ Carter makes half break and feeds Conrad Smith at speed. The NZ centre reaches the line but Shane Williams looks to have an arm under the ball. Ref goes to video official who rules ball held up. Wales under severe pressure here.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    61'’ Franks on for Crockett in NZ front row, Jones of for James in Wales front row.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    60'’ Nice hand off by Conrad Smith and NZ are totally in control. Thorn crashes through Ryan Jones tackle and Wales only saved by ball hitting referee. Signs are not good for Wales as NZ lift the tempo.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    58'’ Carter converts from out wide and NZ are 16-6 ahead.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    57 '’ NZ attack out wide and have pleanty of support. Guildford stays on his feet well and hooker Hore picks up to crash over. Soft defence from Wales as Kiwis lead 14-9.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    54'’ Roberts on for Cooper at scrum-half, while Donnelly comes on for Eaton in NZ second row.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    54'’ Wales go wide and Roberts pins back his ears. But Nonu tackle is good and Roberts pinged for holding on.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    52'’ Halpenny fails to claim high ball, the third such error in a row by Wales. NZ spin ball through their backs but Wales defence is good and they earn penalty for NZ not releasing. Jones kicks down to NZ 22. Rare attacking chance for Wales in this half.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    50'’ Cowan on for Leonard.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    50'’ Good touch from Hook at last give Wales some field position.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    47'’ NZ wheel scrum in Wales 22 and home side awarded penalty. NZ have started this half on top and Wales need to get some territory and possession soon.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    43'’ Carter curls kick in nicely to give NZ 9-6 lead.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    42'’ Testing high ball for Hook which the full-backs knocks on under pressure from NZ chaser. Dangerous attacking position for NZ and they earn penalty for deliberate Wales knock on as they go down blindside.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    41'’ Wales keep NZ waiting on the pitch late for the second half, which Stepehen Jones gets underway. Can they end their long wait for a victory over the All Blacks?

  • Wales-New Zealand

    35'’ Wales are by no means being out-played today and Stephen Jones lands his second penalty to bring them level at 6-6.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    26'’ Williams tries to make space for Powell out wide but NZ defence is good and they earn penalty for Wales not releasing.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    23'’ Nice break by Roberts in midfield and the Lions centre feeds Ryan Jones. NZ force turnover but Wales charge down clearance kick.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    21'’ Carter puts through inch-perfect grubber which Halpenny does well to gather. But he's caught by a wave of NZ players and ball is turned over. Looks like Leonard has touched down - ref goes to video official. Ball knocked on but NZ have penalty and Carter kicks NZ into 6-3 lead.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    20'’ NZ try to set-up drive from lineout but counter is good from Wales. Carter sends cross kick and Halfpenny does well to stop Smith from claiming ball. Another NZ lineout deep in Wales 22.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    19'’ Charteris pinches loose ball but Wales penalised for going in from the side. Lovely touch from Carter moves NZ to 10m from Wales line.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    17'’ Wales looking to get some continuity going but NZ pinch ball and Carter tries to launch counter. Carter spills it forward and McCaw penalised - tad unlucky, for a change! Penalty Wales. Stephen Jones on target and makes it 3-3.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    13'’ Penalty NZ and Carter has first chance to get score on the board. Simple kick for the points machine and he nails it esaily to give NZ 3-0 lead.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    6'’ Hook almost caught deep in his own half, but finds Cooper and the scrum-half makes good ground before releasing his backs. Wales continue attack and NZ penalised for falling over the ball.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    4'’ Kick tennis, aerial ping pong, call it what you want - there has been a lot of kicking in first few minutes.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    1'’ New Zealand pinch kick-off but good work from skipper Ryan Jones allows Wales to force turnover and Shanklin chips ahead to NZ 22. Good start by the home team.

  • Wales-New Zealand

    1'’ Carter gets the game underway.

  • England-Australia

    80'’ England have penalty five metres from Aussies line, they win their throw but it looks too late.

  • England-Australia

    76'’ England looking much better now they are running it but it all looks a little too late. They also need more variety .

  • England-Australia

    74'’ Lawes smashed back in midfield and stripped of the ball. Aussies kick long and Banahan forced to kick for touch. Lineout Aussies just outside England 22. England pinch lineout and spread ball wide.

  • England-Australia

    73'’ Fantastic conversion from out wide by Giteau and Aussies lead 18-9. England need points and points quickly!

  • England-Australia

    72'’ Aussies go wide and Ashley-Cooper takes ball at speed on left wing and holds off several England tacklers to go over in the corner. Rubbish from Monye and Cueto though good strength from Ashley-Cooper. 16-9 Australia.

  • England-Australia

    70'’ Pocock on for Smith as Wilkinson forced into rearguard defence after clever kick from Genia.

  • England-Australia

    69'’ England have their tails up now. Hartley and haskell have given forwards real impetus. Lawes on for the last 10 minutes as England throw everything at the Aussies.

  • England-Australia

    64'’ Wilkinson makes half break and England at least trying to show some ambition. But it all looks a little too desperate, with individuals going on their own. Erinle on for Hipkiss.

  • England-Australia

    65'’ Lovely work form Haskell as he breaks clear. Ball is recycled and Wilkinson chips ahead and regathers his own ball before feeing Hodgson - lovely from the fly-half. Aussie defence is good but better ambition from England before Wilkinson drop at goal is badly struck.

  • England-Australia

    63’ Hodgson on for Care.

  • England-Australia

    63'’ England try to keep it tight, but it is slow and Aussies read them easily. Giteau cuts Croft down and Aussies win penalty for holding on. Poor from the home side as Aussies kick down to their 22.

  • England-Australia

    61'’ Banahan puts up and under up and crashes into Ashley-Cooper but the full-back stands up well. Banahan down injured. England release Monye after good work from Geraghty and Wilkinson but Aussie defence is good.

  • England-Australia

    60'’ Polota Nau on for Moore in Wallabies front row.

  • England-Australia

    59'’ Penalty Wallabies for England collapsing scrum. Easy enough chance for Giteau and he gives Australia 11-9 lead.

  • England-Australia

    58'’ Bell on for Wilson, who took a knock early in the second half.

  • England-Australia

    57'’ Aussies crash through midfield and Genia puts Ione clear, but somehow the centre fails to score after Monye misses his tackle. But Palu knocks on and England again are fortunate. They should be well behind!

  • England-Australia

    56'’ Hartley on for Thompson. England need these changes.

  • England-Australia

    56'’ Monye charged down and Aussies have attacking scrum on England's 22.

  • England-Australia

    55'’ Geraghty mistake and Ione almost breaks free. Mitchell puts through grubber for Ashley-Cooper but ball just evades him - lucky for England, who are struggling to get back into this game!

  • England-Australia

    53'’ Haskell on for Crane. Can he give England pack so go forward?

  • England-Australia

    52'’ Good rolling maul from England and Geraghty finds gap in midfield. England continue attack and Wilkinson finds Monye who makes good ground before Aussie defence covers well.

  • England-Australia

    51'’ Cooper glides through tackles in midfield and sets up another attacking position. But England then win penalty for Aussies holding on. England under huge pressure.

  • England-Australia

    49'’ Penalty Australia and Giteau kicks them deep into England 22. Danger here again for the home side. Cooper almost puts Giteau clear but England force turnover and Wilkinson clears danger under pressure. Good work from Moody to force turnover! All Australia at the moment!

  • England-Australia

    47'’ Aussies somehow fail to score - huge overlap ignored by Elsom - but they have penalty out wide. Chance for Giteau to cut England's lead, which he does. England lead just 9-8.

  • England-Australia

    45'’ Wallabies begin the second half brightly and are stretching England early on. Elsom breaks tackle and sets up dangerous position. Ione goes close, Elsom stopped short and England are all over the place in terms of defence!

  • England-Australia

    41'’ Giteau gets second half underway and no changes to either side at the interval.

  • England-Australia

    39'’ Giteau goes for the gap but is nailed by Wilkinson and Moody in quick to win penalty for Aussie fly-half not releasing. Great defence from England and Wilkinson clears the danger.

  • England-Australia

    38'’ Aussies get some rhythm to their play and Robinson makes great burst deep into England 22 after pop up pass from Moore. England concede penalty as Aussie continue to attack. Danger here for England as Genia snipes. England defence holds firm - great tackle from Wilkinson - but Aussies have attacking scrum.

  • England-Australia

    36'’ Aussies attack England throw and knock on. But good effort from Elsom. England scrum and they move ball into midfield before bringing Banahan into play. Wilson again on the charge into midfield but this time he's isolated and concedes penalty. England attack looking a little to premeditated - they need a bit more cunning.

  • England-Australia

    34'’ Exciting passage of play as both sides try to attack but spill ball in doing so. Aussies finally concede penalty and allow Wilkinson to find touch on their 22.

  • England-Australia

    33'’ Banahan fails to heed ref's warning as he chaces Care kick and concedes penalty which Aussies kick to the England 22. Palu breaks first tackle and sets up good attacking position.

  • England-Australia

    30'’ Another penalty England for Aussies dropping scrum. Elsom's face looks bit of a bloody mess as Wilkinson kicks England towards halfway.

  • England-Australia

    28'’ England defensive line looking vulnerable when Aussies switch play and Genia again makes good ground. England lucky Aussies knock on.

  • England-Australia

    27'’ Superb drive from Wilson, Aussies concede penalty so Care tries crossfield kick for Moody and it almost comes off. England have simple penalty and Wilkinson makes it 9-5. Better from England.

  • England-Australia

    25'’ England lo0ok to get an edge in the forward driving play but Aussies can lap this up all day. Wilkinson puts up high ball, Banahan wins it and England have attacking position deep in Aussie 22.

  • England-Australia

    22'’ Giteau misses conversion but Aussies right back in this one. England will have to tighten up defence.

  • England-Australia

    21'’ Aussie testing England defence and genia finds a gap and nips over. Well played by the scrum-half, a real danger but a soft try to concede by England, who left a huge gap! 6-5 England.

  • England-Australia

    20'’ Huge tackle Wilson on Elsom, and he knocks the Aussie skipper backwards. Great effort from the young prop.

  • England-Australia

    19'’ Aussies counter well from Hynes and Cooper, Giteau and Palu continue attack and Aussies pressure England - before conceding penalty in home side's 22. Good defence from England but danger signs from the Wallabies.

  • England-Australia

    17'’ England scrum under pressure and Care knocks on. Scrum-half should really have cleared that one up!

  • England-Australia

    14'’ Aussies take quick lineout and are smothered by England chasers and concede penalty for holding on. Another chance for Wilkinson. Great press by England defence. Wilkinson from halfway line hits the upright - he'll see that as a miss!

  • England-Australia

    11'’ England pinch Aussie lineout on their 22 and good hands allows Geraghty to relieve the pressure. Nice steal from Borthwick.

  • England-Australia

    10'’ Fist penalty chance for Wilkinson from out wide and the World Cup winner slots it superbly. England 6-0 and Wilkinson has been back only 10 minutes and already making his mark!

  • England-Australia

    9'’ Penalty against Smith and Wilkinson kicks England down to Aussie 22. Good attacking position for England but Aussie tackling good. Penalty England for Hynes failing to roll away after good tackle on Monye.

  • England-Australia

    6'’ Croft wins another lineout and England keep it tight and drive at the Aussies. Wilkinson chips over the top but Aussies smart to the move and try to launch counter, but England tackling good.

  • England-Australia

    5'’ First scrum and England win free kick. Care takes quick tap and releases England backs, but handling not slick enough. But at least they are showing early ambition.

  • England-Australia

    3'’ England start strongly and win two lineout and set up series of attacks. Wilkinson gets in the pocket and lands drop goal. England 3-0. Welcome back Wilkinson!

  • England-Australia

    1'’ Wilkinson gets the game underway to a huge cheer.

  • New Zealand-Australia

    77'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND The Wallabies are fading badly now as they are penalised once again under the high ball (something they've struggled with all match) and Carter adds another three points, just sneaking the ball inside the right post

  • New Zealand-Australia

    72'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Ouch! Almost as soon as Australia get themselves back within one score range, Sivivatu breaks and Australia are penalised for failing to roll away after bringing him down and Carter re-establishes the AB's 10 point lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    70'’ PENALTY AUSTRALIA! Giteau keeps Australian heads up with his fifth successful kick of the day after New Zealand are penalised for an infringment at the ruck

  • New Zealand-Australia

    68'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Carter brings up his 200th point for the All Blacks with another relatively straight forward kick but perhaps more importantly in the context of this game it extends their lead to 10 points with about 12 minutes to play

  • New Zealand-Australia

    62'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! The game has become very scrappy of late and it is Australia who give away the three points as Carter drills another ball between the posts

  • New Zealand-Australia

    47'’ CONVERSION! It's an easy kick for Carter from just to the right of the post to re-establish the four points lead for the All Blacks once again

  • New Zealand-Australia

    45'’ TRY NEW ZEALAND! Brilliant work from Cory Jane as he broke through two tacklers (Ashley-Cooper and Hynes) before offloading to Conrad Smith, who himself out-runs a whole host of Wallabies players to touch down unchallenged

  • New Zealand-Australia

    41'’ Dan Carter gets the second half underway with Sivivatu still in the sin-bin for about two-and-a-half minutes

  • New Zealand-Australia

    36'’ CONVERSION! A brilliant kick from Giteau as the ball seems to hang in the air before curling around the right post from right on the right wing

  • New Zealand-Australia

    36'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! There is a long, long delay as the TMO watches and re-watches the move by Hynes but he can't seem to make a decision and in the end Lawrence decides to take control and award the try

  • New Zealand-Australia

    31'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Ouch! Almost immediately after the re-start, Australia are penalised at the break down right in the centre of the field and Carter has no worries in putting the ball between the posts to re-establish their four point lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    29'’ PENALTY AUSTRALIA! Another accurate kick from Giteau, who drills the ball right through the middle of the posts once again to reduce the deficit to just the one point

  • New Zealand-Australia

    22'’ CONVERSION! Carter adds the extra three points, curling the ball round between the posts neatly from the left wing, albeit with the wind instead of against it

  • New Zealand-Australia

    22'’ TRY NEW ZEALAND! Patient build-up by the All Blacks and eventually they find Sivivatu out on the left wing. The ball comes across from the right wing through the hands of Cowan, McCaw, Donnelly, Muliaina and then McCaw again before it reaches Sivivatu, who dives over the line unchallenged

  • New Zealand-Australia

    15'’ PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! A bread and butter kick for Carter, who drills the ball right between the posts to get the scoreboard ticking oevr for the All Blacks

  • New Zealand-Australia

    12'’ PENALTY AUSTRALIA! A much easier, dead straight kick for Giteau albeit from further out than his first penalty and the 73-Test veteran eases the ball right through the middle of the posts to double the Wallabies lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    6'’ PENALTY AUSTRALIA! Giteau produces a great kick into the wind, curling the ball around to dip inside the left post and hand the Wallabies the early lead

  • New Zealand-Australia

    1'’ Matt Giteau finally gets the clash underway with a kick-off deep into the right hand corner of the pitch

  • Australia-France

    70'’ Connor on for Barnes.

  • Australia-France

    69'’ Pocok pinches ball for Wallabuies and Sharpe makes a few yards and sets up attack into France 22. Ashley-Cooper makes ground on the right wing, cuts inside and feeds Alexander, but the prop spills ball with try-line beckoning.

  • Australia-France

    61'’ Martin on for Milo-Chulski, Pocock on for Horwill.

  • Australia-France

    60'’ Penalty this time to France for Aussie front row not engaging correctly. Yachvilli to take this one and he cuts Aussie lead to 22-6 - France's first points for 50 minutes.

  • Australia-France

    59'’ Smith wraps up Arias and earns Aussies a scrum. Great stuff from the flanker on what is his 99th cap.

  • Australia-France

    58'’ Just the one try scored still, but France indiscipline has let them down in second half. Szarzewski bursts into France 22 to launch rare France attack.

  • Australia-France

    58'’ Wallabies again on attack and again France offside - this time it's Mas. Another chance for Giteau - his fourth of the second half and his fourth successful kick. 22-3 now as Wallabies move out of sight!

  • Australia-France

    56'’ Alexander on for Baxter in Wallabies front row. Aries on for Fritz in France midfield.

  • Australia-France

    53'’ Mas on for Marconnet, Clerc for Beauxis.

  • Australia-France

    51'’ Giteau on target and Wallabies lead 19-3.

  • Australia-France

    50'’ Aussies pinch ball and Giteau stretches France defence on the left wing. Barnes and Sharpe continue move. France concede another penalty for hands in a ruck.

  • Australia-France

    47'’ Nice kick and chase from France, with Traille and Heymans combining well to earn scrum in Aussie half. France string attacking phases together but Wallabies defence good. France concede penalty for Barcella not staying on his feet.

  • Australia-France

    45'’ Strong Australia defence in midfield. Heymans dives on ball and is penalised, allowing Giteau kick on goal. Straight as an arrow and Aussies lead 16-3.

  • Australia-France

    42'’ Mortlock bursts into France midfield, Mermoz intercepts and is free but ref calls him back for offside. Chance for Giteau to extend Aussie lead, which he does. Wallabies lead 13-3.

  • Australia-France

    41'’ Giteau gets second half underway, Aussies nick ball but knock on.

  • Australia-France

    38'’ Barnes kick straight to touch. France win lineout and Pape makes a few yards only for Aussie to steal ball. Passage of kicking ended when Heymans chips over and tries to launch counter, but Brown clears up well.

  • Australia-France

    33'’ Again France concede free kick at scrum, this time for Yachvilli feeding. Not often see ref blow for that offense these days! Aussies opt for another scrum and this time France concede full penalty for failing to make soft hit. Ref seems to have it in for the French - no idea what he wants!

  • Australia-France

    30'’ Lovely pop pass Beauxis to Puricelli and number eight bursts into Aussies 22. But defence is good and Aussies win scrum for accidental obstruction France.

  • Australia-France

    27'’ Aussies win free kick at scrum and Brown takes quick tap and breaks deep into France 22. France offside through Mermoz in midfield and Aussies have easy chance to extend lead. All stems from ref failure to see penalty moments earlier! Giteau on target to make it 10-3 Aussies.

  • Australia-France

    23'’ Smith pinches France ball and launches attack up to France 22. Brown isolated and Ouedraogo looks to pinch ball. Somehow ref fails to see Brown holding on and awards scrum Aussies in great attacking position! Very poor reffing!

  • Australia-France

    21'’ Smith penalised for late charge on Traille and France have chance to cut Aussie lead. Easier kick for Beauxis and this time he nails his kick to make it 7-3.

  • Australia-France

    20'’ Poor retstart by Beauxis as his kick goes straight out. Aussies kick into France 22 but Traille nails a beauty in reply and finds touch back on Aussies' 22.

  • Australia-France

    17'’ Giteau adds conversion and Wallabies lead 7-0.

  • Australia-France

    16'’ Mortlock tries to burst through midfield but is smashed down by Dusautoir. Aussies retain possession and feed Turner on the right wing. Turner cuts back inside, feeds Barnes who finds Giteau for a superb try. 5-0 Wallabies. Great stuff from the Aussie backs.

  • Australia-France

    15'’ Baxter penalised at scrum and France kick for touch in Wallabies 22. France try to launch rolling maul but Aussie defence good. Beauxis in the pocket but his drop on goal goes wide.

  • Australia-France

    12'’ Sharpe playing the ball off his feet in a ruck after good run from Mermoz. Chance for Beauxis to get first points on the board. 48m and no wind, but the fly-half sends his kick just wide.

  • Australia-France

    9'’ Heymans tries to run out of defence but puts Traille under pressure and the full-back caught in possession. Dusautoir does well to secure ball and burst clear, but his pass fails to find support.

  • Australia-France

    8'’ Wallabies win lineout and again get ball to Mitchell, this time with Barnes cross kick. The wing feeds the ball back inside to Barnes, who bursts clear into France 22. France defence is stretched but holds firm before Traille finds superb touch on Aussies 22.

  • Australia-France

    6'’ Giteau charged down by Dusautoir but the fly-half does well to retreat quickly and secure the ball. France penalised for Ouedraogo not rolling away and Aussies clear their lines. Early chance for both sides within first five minutes.

  • Australia-France

    2'’ Wallabies force turnover and move the ball to Mitchell on the left wing. Mitchell dives for the corner but spills ball as Ouedraogo makes last-ditch tackle. Good start by the Wallabies.

  • Australia-France

    1'’ France pinch Aussie throw from lineout and show their intentions early by spreading ball wide to Medard on right wing.

  • Australia-France

    1'’ Beauxis gets the game underway and immediatelty France concede a penalty for going over the top.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    79'’ Nice step from McAlister launches attack deep into Italy 22. Rokocoko continues move, Weeput makes a dart but is held up short before NZ concede penalty and Italy clear their lines. Nice tackle Gower on Weepu.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    77'’ NZ concede free kicks for failing to throw in. Italy set up position for Burton drop goal but again it fades just wide.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    75'’ Italy's Toniolatti on for Tebaldi, and NZ's de Malmarche on for Mealamu.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    72'’ Burton on for Garcia.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    70'’ NZ starting to find more space now. Pratichetti penalised for tackling man without the ball and McAlister finds touch just inside Italy 22.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    69'’ Jane on for Masaga.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    69'’ McAlister adds conversion and NZ lead 27-6.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    67'’ Another decent run from Ross moves NZ into Italy half. NZ continue attack, move ball from right wing to left before Whitelock takes pass from Nonu to go over on his debut. 25-6 NZ.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    66'’ Gower drop goal attempt fades to the right as Italy keep the pressure on NZ. To-date, 70 per cent of the game played in NZ half and All Blacks playing alot of rugby on the back foot.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    64'’ McAlister chips ahead but McLean takes ball at speed and find superb touch a metre from NZ try line. Thorn takes throw and Weepu clears to touch.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    63'’ Favaro on for Bortolami.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    62'’ NZ force turnover. Toeava kicks ahead. Muliaina winning race but Italy defender touches down.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    60'’ NZ defence good but Italy retaining possession as they pick and go, though without making much ground. Ball eventually back to Gower who sends over cross kick. Robertson challenges Muliaina and Italy earn scrum after NZ full-back knocks on. Parisse could be in trouble after TV replays show his fingers near eye of Ross!

  • New Zealand-Italy

    58'’ NZ obstruction at restart and Italy opt to go for corner. Bortolami takes throw and Italy look to launch rolling maul.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    57'’ McAlister adds conversion and NZ lead 20-6.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    55'’ NZ making some good metres here. Toeava makes half-break on the outside of Zani and Ross on his shoulder to go over for try. 18-6 NZ, well played by NZ lock.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    54'’ Italy earn another penalty deep in NZ half and this time McLean is on target to cut home lead to 13-6. Well played Italy. They really are making All Blacks work hard.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    52'’ NZ make raft of changes, including Weepu for Leonard and Whitelock (making his debut) for Latimer. Italy also bring on Praticheti for Canale in the midfield.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    50'’ Masaga kicks forward and Read takes advantage of mess up in Italy defence. Ref goes to TMO. Looks like Read has touched down but also looks like Masaga pushed McLean earlier. No try and penalty to Italy.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    44'’ Parisse and Ghiraldini combine well and hooker makes nice burst into NZ 22. Italy taking game to NZ and forcing home side into making tackles. Parisse tries drop goal but half charged down.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    42'’ NZ spill ball and after passage of kicking Tebaldi finds superb touch a metre from NZ try-line. Thorn takes clean catch and Leonard clears to 22.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    41'’ McAlister gets second half started and NZ pinch the ball.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    39'’ Good direction from McLean but again it falls short. Missed chance, though it was from some distance.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    36'’ Read pulls down Italy lineout jumper and Italy kick to touch in NZ half. Can Azzurri get more points on the board before half time? Thorn goes over top and McLean has another chance on goal.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    33'’ Lovely move by Italy from lineout. Gower, Parisse and Bergamasco brothers at speed carry ball into NZ 22, before Nonu concedes penalty in front of posts. McLean on target to cut NZ lead to 13-3.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    25'’ Parisse offside at ruck and McAlister has long chance to extend NZ lead. Unlucky for italy skipper but NZ starting to find their rhythm. McAlister on target from about 55m and NZ lead 13-0.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    24'’ McAlister nails conversion beautifully from touchline to make it 10-0.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    23'’ NZ pinch Italy throw after McAlister finds good touch. McAlister sends over cross kick, Rokocoko claims the ball and does well to fend off a couple of tacklers before crashing over. 8-0 NZ. More like it from the All Blacks.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    21'’ NZ overthrow and Tebaldi kicks deep into NZ 22. Masaga tries to run from deep and does well to break first couple of tackles. Kaino pinged for offside and McLean has chance to level the scores from about 50m, but his effort comes up just short.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    19'’ NZ counter through Muliaina and make rare foray into Italy half. But Italy force turnover and kick downfield. Parisse hacks on loose ball but Gower offside and NZ have another penalty, which McAlister kicks to Italy 22.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    17'’ Zani snaps up loose ball and leads charge into NZ 22. Perugini up well in support but Italy unable to take advantage of options out wide after loop between Gower and Parisse fails to come off.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    13'’ Decent touch finder from Gower pushes NZ back into their 22. Gower giving Italy a few options and at securing them some good territory.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    11'’ NZ run ball from defence and spin ball wide to Rokocoko on left wing, but the Kiwi is tackled into touch by Robertson. Italy win lineout and Gower puts up another high ball. Muliaina takes kick and NZ launch counter, only to be called back for forward pass. Garcia again look good in defence.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    9'’ McAlister misses touch with penalty, but Italy reply allows ABs to launch attack in midfield through McAlister. ABs spill ball but Italy offside after spilling ball in tackle, allowing McAlister first shot on goal. McAlister on target and NZ lead 3-0.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    4'’ NZ pushed back into their 22. Rokocoko tries to run out of defence but is well tackled by Garcia. McAlister fails to find touch, Gower puts up high ball and Italy concede penalty for Bergamasco tackling Muliaina in the air. But good pressure by Italy, who are enjoying some early territory.

  • New Zealand-Italy

    1'’ Italy kick off and earn an early scrum after NZ make a hash of it. NZ concede free kick at first scrum and Italy take quick tap and launch first attack of the game.

  • Australia-Italy

    77'’ Barnes makes it 34-12.

  • Australia-Italy

    76'’ Wallabies launch attack from deep and Ashley-Cooper hands off Toniolatti to burst clear under the posts. 32-12.

  • Australia-Italy

    72'’ Ashley-Cooper on for O'Connor, Valentine for Burgess.

  • Australia-Italy

    71'’ Barnes adds conversion and Wallabies lead 27-12.

  • Australia-Italy

    70'’ Aussies launch counter through O'Connor and Cross. Forwards recycle ball and Cooper pops ball up for Turner to burst clear and score under posts. 25-12.

  • Australia-Italy

    70'’ Ashley-Cooper grubber forces Italy back into their 22. Visitors must win this lineout throw, which they do through Favaro before Gower clears up field.

  • Australia-Italy

    68'’ Waugh on for Kimlin.

  • Australia-Italy

    66'’ Italy win lineout on Wallabies 22 and launch rolling maul. Gower chips through but ball hits upright and Wallabies lucky ball bounces way of their defender.

  • Australia-Italy

    64'’ Ghiraldini on for Sbaraglini.

  • Australia-Italy

    63'’ Turner caught trying to counter from deep and Italy earn penalty for not releasing. Parisse opts for goal and McLean adds the extra points to make it 20-12.

  • Australia-Italy

    60'’ Barnes evades Italy tackle and feeds inside to Horwill. Pocock continues attack before Italy concede penalty in front of their posts. Barnes takes over kicking from O'Connor - who has cramp - but pushes the easy kick wide!

  • Australia-Italy

    55'’ Wallabies pinch ball at lineout and launch attack in Italy 22. But Mumm is caught in possession and penalised for not releasing, allowing McLean to find touch near half way.

  • Australia-Italy

    55'’ Italy much better in this half, but Gower tries grubber through only to be snapped up by Smith, who kicks ahead and finds touch 40m up field.

  • Australia-Italy

    53'’ Zani and Geldnehuys on for Italy.

  • Australia-Italy

    51'’ Italy enjoying good period of possession and look a better attacking side with Gower at 10. He at least takes the ball at speed and has some pace to ask questions of defence.

  • Australia-Italy

    48'’ Favaro makes half break and Garcia continues with nice step and burst into Wallabies 22. But ball is turned over and Aussies clear to touch.

  • Australia-Italy

    45'’ Good attacking position for Italy and they earn penlty for Barnes not rolling away. McLean adds his third penalty to cut Wallabies' lead to 20-9.

  • Australia-Italy

    41'’ Gowe gets the second half started for Italy.

  • Australia-Italy

    40'’ Ashley-Cooper comes off his wing and bursts through the Italy midfield. He feeds his oppositve wing Turner, who is hauled down just short before passing back inside to Ashley-Cooper who dives over for Wallabies' third try. 20-6.

  • Australia-Italy

    35'’ Lovely break from Garcia sets up Italy attacking position in Wallabies 22. Australia offside and McLean has another chance to cut their lead, but his kick comes off the upright.

  • Australia-Italy

    31'’ McLean this time on target to cut Wallabies lead to 15-3.

  • Australia-Italy

    29'’ Wallabies penalised for offside and McLean has shot on goal from wide out. But full-back pulls his kick.

  • Australia-Italy

    27'’ O'Connor adds conversion and Wallabies lead 15-3 with just under half an hour gone.

  • Australia-Italy

    26'’ High ball from Gower not claimed by Cross, but the ball bounces in his favour and he sets up attack. O'Connor feeds ball back inside and Cross goes over for Wallabies' second try. 13-3 Australia.

  • Australia-Italy

    24'’ Tebadli charged dwon by Smith, who then earns Wallabies penalty when he pressures Tebaldi into not releasing. This time Wallabies opt for goal. Better strike from O'Connor and Wallabies lead 8-0.

  • Australia-Italy

    20'’ Tebaldi fails to release and Wallabies have penalty chance in Italy 22. Aussies kick for corner rather than go for goal but squander opportunity when they fail to win lineout.

  • Australia-Italy

    17'’ Hynes kick not claimed by Parisse. Alexander takes loose ball and the prop makes 30m into Italy half to set up attacking position. Hint of a side-set from Alexander as well!

  • Australia-Italy

    14'’ O'Connor chips ahead and ball bounces badly for McLean. Burgess claims ball and feeds inside to O'Connor but Italy defence is good.

  • Australia-Italy

    11'’ Australia strech Italy defence through Burgess and spread ball wide to Cooper on the right wing. Cooper is hauled down just short but Polota-Nau on hand to touch down on his second start for the Wallabies. 5-3 Australia.

  • Australia-Italy

    7'’ Australia playing very flat and on the attack now.

  • Australia-Italy

    5'’ Early replacement as Quartaroli comes on for Sgarbi, who injured his leg in Italy's first move.

  • Australia-Italy

    2'’ Wallabies offside and Italy have early shot on goal. McLean makes no mistake from in front of the posts and Italy lead 3-0.

  • Australia-Italy

    1'’ Barnes gets the game underway and Italy send up high ball to test 18-year-old Aussie full-back James O'Connor. Not the best of starts for the hat-trick hero from last week as he knocks on.

  • New Zealand-France

    79'’ Another box kick from Weepu but this time Traille takes it well. But Kiwis force turnover and Weepu puts chip over, Rokocoko wins race but unable to claim the ball and knocks on with try line begging. Scrum France 5m from their line with less than two minutes left.

  • New Zealand-France

    77'’ France earn reprieve when McAlister knocks on, but visitors are still deep in their 22 with less than four minutes left. Traille finds good touch on halfway.

  • New Zealand-France

    76'’ Blacks chasers pressure Medard off Weepu box kick and Traille forced to scramble ball into touch 5m from France try-line. This could be the game for the All Blacks as they win their throw.

  • New Zealand-France

    73'’ Traille claims long kick downfield and tries to counter. Does well to retain possession. Teams swap kicks and Nonu tries to run out of defence but is nailed by Ouedrago.

  • New Zealand-France

    70'’ Great box kick from Yachvili and Muliaina caught by Medard and forced into touch deep in his 22. France win lineout and forwards pick and drive towards Kiwi line. Blacks think they have forced turnover but ref awards scrum France 15m from Kiwi line.

  • New Zealand-France

    67'’ Mealamu knocks on restart and All Blacks penalised for being offside. Chance for Yachvili to cut the lead immediately, which he does. 14-10 New Zealand.

  • New Zealand-France

    66'’ France penalised for playing ball off feet and ref Jonker warns France skipper Dusautoir. Chance for McAlister to extend Kiwi lead and he does with smooth kick. 14-7 All Blacks.

  • New Zealand-France

    63'’ Mas also off, so Barcella back on!

  • New Zealand-France

    62'’ Donald off with knee injury and replace by McAlister.

  • New Zealand-France

    61'’ Exhausting passage of play as Blacks attack up field. But France for turnover and spread ball wide to Heymans on the right wing. Heymans makes 30m before chipping ahead. France almost win race for touch down but Thorn just able to force Mermoz into spilling ball with try line beckoning. France very much in this as we approach final quarter.

  • New Zealand-France

    59'’ Yachvili on for Dupuy.

  • New Zealand-France

    59'’ Dupuy makes sniping half-break. Ball goes Medard, who feeds Heymans. Wing chips ahead but Muliaina wins race for touchdown. Rain is bucketing down now.

  • New Zealand-France

    56'’ Martin on for Chabal, Weepu for Cowan.

  • New Zealand-France

    56'’ Read breaks from scrum and hauled down just short of France line. France concede penalty for going into ruck from side and Donald has penalty chance from wide out on right. Lovelt kick puts Kiwis 11-7 ahead.

  • New Zealand-France

    52'’ Muliaina feeds ball inside to Nonu and the centre crashes through several tackles to within couple of yards of France line. Somehow France turn ball over again - this time Chabal - and France again clear for touch. Twice now France have survived Kiwi try-opportunities.

  • New Zealand-France

    50'’ Donald hacks ahead and Medard forced to clear for touch in dead ball area. Kiwis take quick throw and batter France try line. Mealamu goes close, Tialata is held up short, but France force turnover. Wasted chance by Kiwis as Trinh-Duc finds good touch on 10-yard line.

  • New Zealand-France

    49'’ Kiwis kick out on the full and France on the attack, with their forwards again picking and driving. Trinh-Duc puts up high ball, Muliaina misses it but Jane clears downfield. Again Heymans counters and makes ground down the left.

  • New Zealand-France

    44'’ Superb touchline conversion from Dupuy makes it 8-7. Game on.

  • New Zealand-France

    44'’ Medard makes some ground down the left and feeds wing Heymans who leaves Jane, Muliaina and two other for dead as he touches down for a stunning try. Well played Heymans. 8-5 New Zealand.

  • New Zealand-France

    41'’ France have made three changes to their pack. Szarzewski for Servat, Chouly for Barcella and Domingo for Picamoles and they earn an early penalty for Kiwis not driving straight. Dupuy effort drops short.

  • New Zealand-France

    41'’ Donald gets second half underway but overcooks his kick and France have scrum back on halfway.

  • New Zealand-France

    39'’ Blacks force turnover and Muliaina kicks up field. Blacks win penalty for Chabal playing ball on the floor. Rain is driving sideways now as Donald lines up kick! Third effort for the fly-half and this time he nails it. 8-0 All Blacks.

  • New Zealand-France

    36'’ Another penalty to France for Blacks playing ball off their feet. Dupuy has another chance, but longer this time. Will be a great kick if it goes over. Had the distance but just to the right.

  • New Zealand-France

    34'’ Dupuy wriggles out of couple of tackles to set up attacking France position. French forwards pick and drive into Kiwi 22 but visitors penalised for holding on. Good position for France comes to nothing.

  • New Zealand-France

    33'’ Thorn handling on ground and France awarded penalty in Kiwi half. Dupuy steps up but his effort hits the upright. Unlucky for France, let off for Kiwis.

  • New Zealand-France

    29'’ Clerc makes a mess of high ball and Blacks again on attacking foot. Donald makes half break and feeds Jane out wide. Full-back thinks he's touched down under a pile of French defenders and ref goes video official. Looks inconclusive to me. Medard arm under ball and ref awards 22 drop out.

  • New Zealand-France

    27'’ Mealamu again drives. Rokocoko takes the ball wide and pops it up for Nonu who crashes over for game's first try. 5-0 New Zealand.

  • New Zealand-France

    26'’ Again France get edge in scrum but again ball squirts out and Cowan claims it. But blind pass puts backs under pressure. Kiwis earn scrum and decent back-row move takes them into France 22. Mealamu slips out of tackle and Blacks looking threatening.

  • New Zealand-France

    23'’ Another good scrum from France but Medard kick goes straight out and ref marches them back for Kiwi lineout just outside France 22.

  • New Zealand-France

    20'’ Mealamu penalised and France kick for touch on Blacks 22. Kiwis knock on at lineout and France push Kiwis back at ensuing scrum. But Cowans nicks ball and kicks downfield. Blacks lucky as they were really under the cosh at that scrum. France will take heart from that.

  • New Zealand-France

    18'’ Blacks probing now but Nonu tackled well. France concede penalty for Dusautoir not rolling away. Another chance for Donald but again he misses. That's zero from two now.

  • New Zealand-France

    15'’ Traille misses touch but Rokocoko makes huge knock on. Wing has been heavilly involved so far but he won't like that. Traille puts up high ball from scrum but Muliaina takes lovely catch.

  • New Zealand-France

    14'’ France knick ball but Rokocoko hacks ahead when they spill it. Heymans forced to clear for touch from behind his own line but takes a late hit from Nonu and is down. Biased Kiwi commentators make nothing of it but I reckon Nonu put his head into Heymans. Touch agrees and France get penalty.

  • New Zealand-France

    9'’ Long clearance from Trinh-Duc forces Jane into slicing kick to hand France lineout on Blacks' 22. Rain continues to pour down as Chabal wins throw and Blacks force France into touch.

  • New Zealand-France

    5'’ Solid driving from France forwards stopped by decent tackle from Nonu. Traille moves into pocket but his drop goal effort just wide. Unlucky - wind pushed it off target at last second.

  • New Zealand-France

    3'’ Poor effort from Donald as he pushes his kick right of the posts.

  • New Zealand-France

    2'’ All Blacks force early turnover and secure penalty when Servat offside from hack ahead. Good start for All Blacks who are under alot of pressure today, especially head coach Graham Henry.

  • New Zealand-France

    1'’ Damien Traille gets the game started.

  • Australia-Italy

    65'’ Mortlock receives a great applause as he makes way for Queensland Reds star Quade Cooper

  • Australia-Italy

    60'’ Sergio Parisse is looking furious as the try is replayed for the crowd, who see O'Connor bounce off the big Italian captain before crossing over. Giteau does well to convert under a lot of pressure from the Italians who bizarrely try and charge it down!

  • Australia-Italy

    59'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! 18-year-old JAMES O'CONNOR HAS HIS HAT-TRICK. It's Mortlock again that breaks through the Italian defence, if that's what you can call it, before finding his hooker Stephen Moore. Moore almost reaches the line but instead chooses to offload to O'Connor about five metres out and that's the younsters third for the day. He is loving it!

  • Australia-Italy

    49'’ CONVERSION AUSTRALIA! Giteau adds the extras and that's a pretty good response from Australia after that slower start to the half

  • Australia-Italy

    48'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! Mortlock, who was the dummy runner for much of the first half, bounces off a number of poor Italian tackles to cross over the line after a defence splitting pass from ... yep, you guessed it, Giteau!

  • Australia-Italy

    47'’ Australia seem to have been shocked back into this second half with that Italy try as Turner comes within milimetres, literally milimetres of the line!

  • Australia-Italy

    42'’ TRY ITALY! Mallett must have lit a fire under them during the interval as Gower finds Robertson, who bursts through the Australian defence for a very unlikely try!

  • Australia-Italy

    41'’ Giteau gets the second half underway ...

  • Australia-Italy

    39'’ PENALTY ITALY! A small sign of live from Italy as Australia are penalised in the ruck before Australian-born Italy full-back McLean thumps the ball between the posts just before the interval

  • Australia-Italy

    34'’ This time Giteau does manage to add the conversion from right in front of the posts and Australia are cruising here.

  • Australia-Italy

    33'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! Italy have barely taken the re-start when Australia re-claim the ball and once again it is that man Giteau who is the creator. This time though he is also the scorer as Barnes breaks through before offloading back to his fly-half, who brilliantly collects a tough bounce with both hands after the ball comes off his knee and dives over the line!

  • Australia-Italy

    30'’ TRY AUSTRALIA! Mortlock finds Giteau from the back of the scrum and the fly-half just forces his way inbetween two men before getting his hands tryline side and offloads to O'Connor for his second try of the day

  • Australia-Italy

    4'’ TRY ITALY! Fanastic start for teenage debutant James O'Connor as he scores within five minutes! Lachie Turner breaks through the Italian defense after McLean falls over and Turner quickly offloads to Connor for a free run over the line

  • Australia-Italy

    1'’ Italy get the clash underway ...

  • New Zealand-France

    75'’ TRY ALL BLACKS! Muliaina finds McAlister who offloads to Donald. Donald finds Nonu on the left wing and the centre forces his way over the line on the left

  • New Zealand-France

    74'’ Muliaina suddenly bursts through a small gap in the French defence, getting within centimetres of the line before being hauled down

  • New Zealand-France

    71'’ CONVERSION FRANCE! Another pretty simple conversion for Dupuy as he stretches the tourists lead back to 10 points

  • New Zealand-France

    71'’ TRY FRANCE! Poor from replacement Luke McAlister as his pass is easily intercepted by Medard, who then shows the former Sale Sharks man a clean set of heels, just to add insult to injury, before racing over half the field to touch down between the posts

  • New Zealand-France

    68'’ PENALTY FRANCE! Another great kick from Dupuy, who really has been striking the ball well today. France lead once again with just over 10 minutes remaining

  • New Zealand-France

    57'’ PENALTY ALL BLACKS! The hosts are back on level terms as Donald just sneaks the ball inside the right post from distance. The French haven't really got back into this match since the interval

  • New Zealand-France

    54'’ There's a cheer from the French crowd and a collective groan from the New Zealand supporters as the big man, Sebastien Chabal comes on. That will only serve to liven things up on the field!

  • New Zealand-France

    50'’ PENALTY ALL BLACKS! Better again from Donald as he succeeds with a simple kick from in front of the posts. Just three points the difference now

  • New Zealand-France

    41'’ Donald gets the clash back underway for the All Blacks ...

  • New Zealand-France

    40'’ TRY ALL BLACKS! Fantastic from debutant Jane. Admittedly he gets a little lucky with the bounce but his run from the half-way line is brilliant, as is his decision to hold on to the ball just long enough to force Medard to commit to him before offloading to Messam in support. And it is the number eight who dives over the line to get the All Blacks right back in this match

  • New Zealand-France

    40'’ The siren goes but instead of kicking for touch Cowan produces a great little chip kick over the top of the French defence with Jane chasing ...

  • New Zealand-France

    39'’ PENALTY ALL BLACKS! A decent kick by Donald under a fair amount of pressure to reduce the deficit just before the interval

  • New Zealand-France

    31'’ Ooooh, France look dangerous! Another great peice of running very nearly sees Traille away for a third try but the pass from Trinh-Duc was narrowly forward and Les Bleus are called back. That, it has to be said, is a lucky escape for the All Blacks

  • New Zealand-France

    29'’ CONVERSION FRANCE! Another successful kick from Dupuy converts the second try and, although I'm loathe to remind Kiwis of this, the All Blacks haven't been out-played quite like this since THAT World Cup semi-final

  • New Zealand-France

    29'’ TRY FRANCE! The pressure was bound to produce something eventually and sure enough it is hooker Servat who picks up the ball, takes two HUGE strides towards the line and touches down

  • New Zealand-France

    28'’ Great running from Medard to get within two metres of the line. Donald hauls him down but the French full-back does well to hold on to the ball until support arrives. Heymans also gets very close as the French attempt to cut back inside but again he is just short

  • New Zealand-France

    18'’ CONVERSION FRANCE! Dupuy puts away a pretty simple conversion to further extend Les Bleus lead and, while possession has been fairly evenly match thus far, New Zealand have barely been out of their own half

  • New Zealand-France

    18'’ TRY FRANCE! Trinh-Duc receives the short ball on an angle before skipping through three All Blacks tackles to touch down and score his third Test try

  • New Zealand-France

    13'’ PENALTY ALL BLACKS! It's a relatively simple kick for Donald, just outside the 22 and right in front of the posts. Donald smacks the ball right between the uprights and we're back on level terms

  • New Zealand-France

    4'’ PENALTY FRANCE! Debutant Julien Dupuy with a great strike of the ball despite the whistles coming from the crowd and the fly-half gives the tourists the early lead

  • New Zealand-France

    1'’ France get the clash underway ...

  • England-Argentina

    80'’ England looking for one more score. Goode cross kicks to Cueto, the wing unable to take ball on the full so he kicks ahead again and again Delon Armitage wins race for touch down. Well played England. 37-15.

  • England-Argentina

    77'’ Hernandez again almost wriggles through England tacklers as Pumas continue to attack. Tiesi takes ball at speed but is well tackled by Borthwick.

  • England-Argentina

    75'’ Tait on for Banahan.

  • England-Argentina

    73'’ Vesty wins first cap after coming on for May.

  • England-Argentina

    73'’ Pumas forwards drive up field. Leguizamon makes half break and Pumas spread ball wide to Camacho on the wing and it takes last ditch tackle from Banahan to force lineout and keep Pumas out.

  • England-Argentina

    67'’ Delon Armitage takes ball deep in his own half, kicks up field and wins chase for loose ball. England recycle and Goode puts through grubber for Banahan, but ball just evades the big wing. Pumas concede penalty and this time England opt to kick for corner.

  • England-Argentina

    66'’ England opt to go for goal but Goode misses simple kick. Bad miss!!

  • England-Argentina

    64'’ White on for Wilson and Hodgson for Care.

  • England-Argentina

    62'’ England go over the top and Pumas have penalty just inside their own half. Hernandez effort this time just wide and score remains 32-15.

  • England-Argentina

    60'’ Ayerza on for Orlandi.

  • England-Argentina

    60'’ Goode adds conversion and England lead 32-15.

  • England-Argentina

    59'’ Easter feeds Care from base of scrum and Care makes darting break through Pumas defence. Wide pass fails to reach Cueto, but the wing cleverly kicks ball ahead and Delon Armitage wins race and touches down for England's second try. 30-15 England.

  • England-Argentina

    55'’ Haskell at speed into Pumas midfield and forces penalty. Goode goes for long drop goal and when wide ref calls them back for penalty. Goode makes it five from seven and England lead 25-15.

  • England-Argentina

    53'’ Care up quickly on Hernandez but fly-half does well to retain ball for Pumas.

  • England-Argentina

    51'’ Goode again goes for crossfield kick but Hernandez makes mark and kicks downfield. Care back well to cover but scrum-half throws ball away when forced into touch and hands Pumas another penalty. Hernandez punishes Care indiscipline and cuts England lead to 22-15. Poor from England!

  • England-Argentina

    50'’ Banahan again chases kick off and forces England lineout on Pumas 22. Well played by the wing. England win throw and spread ball wide to Cueto on opposite wing.

  • England-Argentina

    49'’ Hartley tackle on Roncero but the hooker fails to move away and Hernandez has chance to cut England's lead from just inside hosts' half. Lovely strike and Pumas back in it at 22-12.

  • England-Argentina

    47'’ Another chance for Goode but this time his pulls his penalty effort wide.

  • England-Argentina

    44'’ Pumas fail to roll away in tackle and England have another chance to go for goal. Goode makes it four from five to give England 22-9 lead.

  • England-Argentina

    42'’ Banahan comes off his wing and nearly breaks through Pumas midfield. Ball is recycled and Goode cross kicks to Deacon but ball goes into touch.

  • England-Argentina

    41'’ Goode gets second half started and Banahan up superbly to almost claim kick off.

  • England-Argentina

    40'’ One last chance for Pumas before half-time from lineout just outside England 22. Tiesi takes hit from May to set up attack in midfield. Pumas forwards pick and drive but lose possesion and ref blows for half-time. Reasonable effort from England who lead 19-9 at the break.

  • England-Argentina

    39'’ Penalty Pumas right in front of England posts. Huge tackle May on Leguizamon but he fails to roll away and Hernandez makes it 19-9.

  • England-Argentina

    37'’ Penalty to England and Goode hands them excellent attackingt position with good touch to Pumas 22. Deacon wins lineout and Easter runs at Pumas defence. Hartley continues attack, ball is recycled and Goode lands another superb drop goal to extend England's lead to 19-6. Well played England.

  • England-Argentina

    33'’ Another huge kick from Hernandez moves Pumas from deep in their own half to lineout two metres from England try line.

  • England-Argentina

    29'’ Hernandez receives ball 10m from England line and nearly wriggles his way through tackles. Pumas continue to attack and earn penalty for England offside. Hernandez on target to cut England led to 16-6.

  • England-Argentina

    26'’ Goode adds conversion and England lead 16-3.

  • England-Argentina

    25'’ England attack through Delon Armitage down the right wing after Haskell run. Armitage chips ahead and debutant Banahan follows up for first try of the game. 14-3 England.

  • England-Argentina

    22'’ Orlandi penalised and England have another chance to extend lead. Goode on target and England lead 9-3.

  • England-Argentina

    18'’ England go through couple of attacking phases in Pumas half and when ball comes back to Goode the fly-half lands a lovely drop goal. 6-3 England.

  • England-Argentina

    16'’ Galindo bursts clear from lineout and sets up Pumas attack. Tiesi runs at England midfield but hosts' defence holds firm and they are rewarded with a penalty, and Goode finds touch back in Pumas half.

  • England-Argentina

    14'’ Lovely dancing run by May on his debut sets up England attack. But they lose the ball on the ground and Hernandez finds good touch inside England half.

  • England-Argentina

    11'’ Pumas concede penalty by Goode's effort from just inside half is pulled wide.

  • England-Argentina

    6'’ England forwards looking to drive down the middle. Ball comes back to Goode, who tries to chip ahead for his runners, but Pumas off side and England have penalty in front of posts. Goode makes it 3-3. That will settle the nerves.

  • England-Argentina

    3'’ Goode caught in possession and concedes penalty. Another chance for Hernandez but this time he pulls his kick. Let off for England!

  • England-Argentina

    2'’ Early action for Hernandez and the fly-half finds touch 2m from England try line! Great start for Punmas as Lobbe pinhces throw and Hernandez drops goal. 3-0 Pumas.

  • England-Argentina

    1'’ Big afternoon for England skipper Steve Borthwick and his men as Hernandez gets the game started.