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England v Australia

Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Kick-off: 3:10pm

Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK) and VMTV (ROI)

England will tackle Australia at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Sunday 8th November, during the fourth round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

The sides will compete for the Ella Mobbs Trophy, which was most recently awarded to England following their 25-7 victory over the Wallabies during the 2025 autumn series.

Overall, England and Australia have met 57 times since their first Test in 1909. England have won 29 matches, whilst the Wallabies have won 27 matches. There has also been one drawn match.

England v Australia - Autumn International Tickets

Tickets for the England v Australia autumn international match went on general sale on Friday 6th March, priced from £79 (Cat 4) to £166 (Premium) plus fees. Check the England Rugby Official Ticketing website (powered by Ticketmaster) for further information.

England v Australia - Team News

Len Ikitau in action for Australia against Wales during 2024 Autumn Internationals

Len Ikitau back in Australia team for England showdown after concussion

6th November 2026

Former Exeter star Len Ikitau returns for Australia’s Nations Championship match against England at Allianz Stadium.

Fin Smith at England training session before 2025 Autumn Internationals

Fitness boost for England as Fin Smith given green light to face Australia

6th November 2026

Fin Smith will steer England through their crucial autumn opener against Australia on Sunday after completing his recovery from a calf problem.

England v Australia - Recent History

Henry Pollock runs clear to score a try for England v Australia during 2025 Autumn Internationals

Henry Pollock claims pivotal try as England pull away to beat Australia

1st November 2025

Henry Pollock delivered the pivotal try as England’s bench turned the tide in a 25-7 victory over Australia at Allianz Stadium that launched the autumn with their eighth successive win.

Australia players celebrate match winning try against England in 2024 autumn internationals

England beaten 42-37 by Australia in dramatic finish

9th November 2024

England collapsed to another agonising late defeat in their autumn campaign when Max Jorgensen struck three minutes into overtime to snatch a 42-37 victory for Australia at Allianz Stadium.

Jonny Hill and Jack Nowell celebrate after beating Australia in 3rd Test of 2022 summer tour

England withstand late pressure to seal series victory over Australia in Sydney

16th July 2022

England dug deep to complete a series victory over Australia with a 21-17 victory in the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground that saw towering rookies Freddie Steward and Tommy Freeman play starring roles.

Owen Farrell kicking for England against Australia in 2nd Test of 2022 summer tour

Owen Farrell kicks 20 points as England weather Australia storm to level series

9th July 2022

England showed resolve to weather a second-half storm from Australia to clinch a 25-17 victory at Suncorp Stadium that takes their series to a decider in Sydney next Saturday.

Darcy Swain is shown a red card in Australia v England match during 2022 summer Tests

England beaten by 14-man Australia in opening Test

2nd July 2022

England collapsed to a fourth successive defeat as their magic touch against Australia finally deserted them in a 30-28 loss in the series opener at Optus Stadium.

England v Australia - Team Line-ups

England Team

Forwards

  • 1 Fin Baxter
  • 2 Jamie George
  • 3 Joe Heyes
  • 4 Maro Itoje (Captain)
  • 5 Alex Coles
  • 6 Ollie Chessum
  • 7 Ben Curry
  • 8 Ben Earl

Backs

  • 9 Jack van Poortvliet
  • 10 Fin Smith
  • 11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
  • 12 Seb Atkinson
  • 13 Henry Slade
  • 14 Tommy Freeman
  • 15 George Furbank

Replacements

  • 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
  • 17 Ellis Genge
  • 18 Will Stuart
  • 19 George Martin
  • 20 Greg Fisilau
  • 21 Henry Pollock
  • 22 Ben Spencer
  • 23 Marcus Smith

Australia Team

Forwards

  • 1 Angus Bell
  • 2 Billy Pollard
  • 3 Allan Alaalatoa
  • 4 Josh Canham
  • 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
  • 6 Jeremy Williams
  • 7 Fraser McReight
  • 8 Harry Wilson (Captain)

Backs

  • 9 Ryan Lonergan
  • 10 Declan Meredith
  • 11 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
  • 12 Len Ikitau
  • 13 Isaac Henry
  • 14 Max Jorgensen
  • 15 Tom Wright

Replacements

  • 16 Josh Nasser
  • 17 Isaac Kailea
  • 18 Taniela Tupou
  • 19 Rob Valetini
  • 20 Carlo Tizzano
  • 21 Tate McDermott
  • 22 Ben Donaldson
  • 23 Filipo Daugunu

Venue Information - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Allianz Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7BA

RFU Reception: 0208 892 2000 | Ticket Office: 0208 831 6666

Stadium Capacity: 82,000

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