Autumn Internationals: The story so far

The Autumn International programme begins here: Soldier Field, Chicago

The announcement today of England's Autumn International programme brings the number of tests taking place in November to thirteen, played by nine different nations in eight different countries.

South Africawill undertake a tour ofWales,SpainandItaly

Spainwill also hostHong Kong.

New Zealandare going on a two-country three-test overseas tour, playing a test in theUnited Statesfor the first time before travelling toFrancefor two tests

After hosting New Zealand theUnited Stateswill also travel to Europe to meetEnglandandIreland

Canadaare also visiting Europe with tests againstEnglandandScotland

Scotlandwill also travel toItaly, andEnglandwill playIrelandat Twickenham. In addition Scotland will play Spain in January.

Responding to the announcement of England’s programme Coach Simon Middleton said: “With no summer tour this year, the Quilter Internationals cannot come soon enough. The squad are raring to go and we couldn’t wish for a better start than against the USA. They are an international team on the rise, evidenced by their performance in the semi-final of last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

“Like us, Canada and Ireland will be looking forward to continuing their evolution with new squads and coaching staff in place. We look forward to returning to Allianz Park for our opening game and are really excited to host a first women’s international in Yorkshire before returning to Twickenham which is always a great occasion.”

Scotland Coach, Shade Munro, said: “To progress as a team, it’s vital we test ourselves against some of the best sides in the world and play more quality sides, more frequently. Increasing our game time means we can continue to shape this hard-working and exciting group of players as we build towards the Six Nations and, ultimately, qualification for the World Cup.

"Canada have shown time and again they can compete at the highest level and we’re delighted to be welcoming them to Scotstoun this November. Similarly, we know Italy and Spain very well and the stern challenge we are going to get from them, especially away from home.”

Test match and tour games:

13 Oct

02 Nov

03 Nov

04 Nov

09 Nov

10 Nov

16 Nov

17 Nov

18 Nov

21 Nov

24 Nov

25 Nov

27 Nov

Finland v Switzerland

UK Armed Forces v South Africa

United States v New Zealand

Italy v Scotland

England v United StatesFrance v New Zealand

Spain v Hong KongWales v South Africa

Wales v Hong Kong

France v New ZealandSpain v South Africa

England v CanadaIreland v United States

England A v Canada

England v IrelandWales v Canada

Italy v South Africa

Scotland v Canada

Myllypuro Urheilupuisto

Soldier Field, Chicago

Calvisano

Allianz Park, LondonToulon

Cardiff Arms Park

Cardiff Arms Park

GrenobleOlivia Nova, Valencia

Castle Park, DoncasterDonnybrook, Dublin

Twickenham StadiumCardiff Arms Park

Chersoni Stadium, Prato

Scotstoun