2005 end-of-year rugby union internationals explained

The 2005 end of year tests, also known as the 2005 Autumn Internationals, refers to several international rugby union matches that took place during November/December period between touring teams from the southern hemisphere – Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa – and one or more teams from the Six Nations Championship: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. South Pacific team also tour the northern hemisphere as well as tier 2 European sides.

Wales had the main headline during the tests after beating Australia 24-22,[1] their first victory over Australia since the third place match in the 1987 Rugby World Cup.[2]

New Zealand completed a grand slam tour, their first since 1978.

Week 1

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Week 2

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Week 3

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Week 4

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wales 24-22 Australia. 26 November 2005. 14 September 2017. news.bbc.co.uk.
  2. Web site: 1987: Wales 22-21 Australia. 24 September 2003. 14 September 2017. news.bbc.co.uk.