After autumn series defeats to New Zealand and South Africa, Ireland have again struggled to beat the very best this November.

It was a curious narrative to judge after New Zealand had again beaten a spirited Wales side in Cardiff.

Lee Blackett's arrival as England attack coach has accelerated a shift to a more ambitious, attacking style - but Argentina will provide a tough test this weekend.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is "unbelievably proud" of the fight his players showed after receiving a flurry of cards in a hectic defeat by South Africa in Dublin.

Malcolm Marx is named men's player of the year at the World Rugby Awards, while Fabian Holland wins the breakthrough player prize.

Australia end a European tour winless for the first time in 67 years after a 48-33 defeat by France at the Stade de France.

Bath centre Max Ojomoh is handed his biggest Test chance yet after England lose Fraser Dingwall to a side strain for Sunday's game against Argentina.

Rodrigo Isgro arrived in London as a 15-a-side rookie, but the Harlequins wing is out to upset his club team-mates and end England's 10-match winning run.

Former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says that rugby is at a "weird stage" with officiating after Ireland received five cards in their chaotic 24-13 defeat against South Africa.

Conor and Gavin review Ireland's defeat to the Springboks

Wales are hoping number eight Aaron Wainwright will be fit to face world champions South Africa next Saturday.