5 Things To Know: Ireland vs. Australia Rugby In Autumn Nations Series 2025
5 Things To Know: Ireland vs. Australia Rugby In Autumn Nations Series 2025
Ireland hosts Australia at Aviva Stadium on Nov 15, 3:10 p.m. ET. See five key facts, stats and storylines for this Autumn Nations Series clash.

Ireland and Australia collide under the lights at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, in a blockbuster Autumn Nations Series showdown.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET (8:10 p.m. local time), streaming on Peacock for fans in the United States.
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Ireland enters the clash on a dominant run over the Wallabies, winning their last four meetings, while Australia looks to avenge that streak and rebound from a recent upset defeat in Italy.
Expect high tempo, physical collisions and electric Dublin energy on a crisp November night.
1. Ireland Chasing Fifth Straight Win Over Wallabies
Ireland has claimed six victories in its last seven tests against Australia, including four consecutive wins, matching its longest unbeaten run against the Wallabies (1958-1968).
What’s remarkable is how close these contests have been — every one of those six wins came by five points or fewer.
Under Andy Farrell, Ireland’s ability to grind out tight matches has become a hallmark of the team's success.
A fifth straight victory would underline Ireland's dominance in this rivalry.
2. Fortress Dublin: Ireland’s Home Record Stands Tall
Aviva Stadium has been a near-impenetrable stronghold for Ireland in recent years.
The Irish have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Rugby Championship opposition, demonstrating remarkable consistency on home soil.
The combination of a roaring Dublin crowd and Ireland’s structured style often proves too much for touring sides.
With the Wallabies struggling for away form, the Aviva’s atmosphere could again play a decisive role.
3. Australia’s Away Form Under The Microscope
Australia has had a turbulent 2025, especially on the road.
The Wallabies have lost their last four away tests against Six Nations opponents, a stark contrast to a previous run where they won three of four.
Despite that, there are signs of resurgence under Joe Schmidt, highlighted by a comeback victory over South Africa in Johannesburg earlier this year — their first at Ellis Park in 62 years.
Consistency, however, remains their biggest challenge.
4. Key Players To Watch: Beirne, Gibson-Park And McReight
For Ireland, Tadhg Beirne continues to be a game-changer at the breakdown and in open play, while Jamison Gibson-Park’s quick delivery fuels Ireland’s attacking rhythm.
Dan Sheehan, one of the world’s most reliable hookers, anchors the set-piece.
For Australia, Fraser McReight stands out as a defensive weapon, leading all Tier 1 players with 22 turnovers won this year.
His contest with Beirne and Caelan Doris at the ruck could define the momentum.
5. Team Form, Last Five Games: Ireland 4-1, Australia 1-4
Ireland
- Nov. 8, 2025 vs. Japan: W 41 - 10
- Nov. 1, 2025 vs. New Zealand: L 13 - 26
- July 12, 2025 vs. Portugal: W 106 - 7
- July 5, 2025 vs. Georgia: W 34 - 5
- March 15, 2025 vs. Italy: W 22 - 17
Australia
- Nov. 8, 2025 vs. Italy: L 19 - 26
- Nov. 1, 2025 vs. England: L 7 - 25
- Oct. 25, 2025 vs. Japan: W 19 - 15
- Oct. 4, 2025 vs. New Zealand: L 14 - 28
- Sept. 27, 2025 vs. New Zealand: L 24 - 33
Autumn Nations And Autumn Internationals Rugby 2025 Schedule: Round 3, Nov. 15-16
Saturday, Nov. 8
- Georgia 43 - 30 USA – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
- Ireland 41 - 10 Japan – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- Scotland 17 - 25 New Zealand – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
- Italy 26 - 19 Australia – Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- England 38 - 18 Fiji – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- France 17 - 32 South Africa – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
- Colombia 34 - 25 Mexico – Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)
- Romania 31 - 21 Canada – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- Portugal 8 - 26 Uruguay – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 9
- Wales 28 - 52 Argentina – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 15
- 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Canada – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
- 7:40 a.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. USA – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- 10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Fiji – Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Hong Kong China – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 16
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Argentina – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 22
- 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 11 a.m. ET – Spain vs. Fiji – Estadio Ciudad de Málaga (Autumn International)
- 12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Chile – Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)
- 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Australia – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
- 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Uruguay – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
- 11 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Canada – Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)
Sunday, Nov. 23
- 8:40 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Tonga – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
- 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Argentina – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
Saturday, Nov. 29
- 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025
The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world.
If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock.
- UK: TNT Sports
- USA: Peacock
- Ireland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)
- Wales: S4C
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Australia: Stan Sport
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
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