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Summer Rugby Internationals 2022

During the summer of 2022 the four home rugby unions – England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – toured the southern hemisphere for the first time in three years following the relaxation of Covid travel restrictions.

Highlights of the 2022 summer internationals included:

  • Ireland claiming a historic 2-1 series triumph over the All Blacks
  • England completing a 2-1 series victory over the Wallabies
  • Wales recording their first ever away win over the Springboks

Summer Tour Fixtures

Click on the links below to view match stats, reports and video highlights where available.

WEEK 1

Saturday 18th June 2022

Japan Uruguay Japan 34-15 Uruguay Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Attendance: 14,448

Sunday 19th June 2022

England Barbarians England 21-52 Barbarians Twickenham Stadium, London Attendance: 51,385

WEEK 2

Saturday 25th June 2022

Japan Uruguay Japan 43-7 Uruguay Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Attendance: 11,664
Portugal Italy Portugal 31-38 Italy Estadio do Restelo, Lisbon Attendance: 5,100
Chile Scotland A Chile 5-45 Scotland A Estadio Santa Laura, Santiago Attendance: 8,213

WEEK 3

Wednesday 29th June 2022

Maori All Blacks Ireland Maori All Blacks 32-17 Ireland FMG Stadium, Hamilton Attendance: 9,253

Friday 1st July 2022

Romania Italy Romania 13-45 Italy Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest

Saturday 2nd July 2022

Japan France Japan 23-42 France Toyota Stadium, Aichi Attendance: 24,570
New Zealand Ireland New Zealand 42-19 Ireland Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 48,195
Australia England Australia 30-28 England Optus Stadium, Perth Attendance: 47,668
South Africa Wales South Africa 32-29 Wales Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 51,762
Argentina Scotland Argentina 26-18 Scotland Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy Attendance: 21,630

WEEK 4

Saturday 9th July 2022

Japan France Japan 15-20 France National Stadium, Tokyo Attendance: 57,011
New Zealand Ireland New Zealand 12-23 Ireland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Attendance: 28,191
Australia England Australia 17-25 England Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 46,536
South Africa Wales South Africa 12-13 Wales Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Attendance: 46,000
Argentina Scotland Argentina 6-29 Scotland Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta Attendance: 20,900

Sunday 10th July 2022

Georgia Italy Georgia 28-19 Italy Adjarabet Arena, Batumi Attendance: 20,000

WEEK 5

Tuesday 12th July 2022

Maori All Blacks Ireland Maori All Blacks 24-30 Ireland Sky Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 12,333

Saturday 16th July 2022

New Zealand Ireland New Zealand 22-32 Ireland Sky Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 38,000
Australia England Australia 17-21 England Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 43,274
South Africa Wales South Africa 30-14 Wales DHL Stadium, Cape Town Attendance: 51,347
Argentina Scotland Argentina 34-31 Scotland Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago del Estero Attendance: 30,000
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Summer Internationals Rugby News

Scotland players react after losing to Argentina in 2022 summer tour

Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to take positives from South American tour

17th July 2022

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend told his players to hang on to the good feelings and progress from their South American tour after it ended with last-gasp disappointment.

Dan Biggar tackles Faf de Klerkduring Wales 2022 summer tour of South Africa

Dan Biggar feels Wales have set their standard after South Africa tour

17th July 2022

Dan Biggar says Wales have set their standard following a “hugely-positive” tour of South Africa.

Courtney Lawes holds the Ella Mobbs Cup after England victory over Australia in 2022 summer tour

Courtney Lawes hails England for 'digging in' to secure series victory in Sydney

17th July 2022

Courtney Lawes saluted the fighting spirit that enabled England to withstand another Australia fightback and secure a series-clinching 21-17 victory in Sydney.

Ireland celebrate with Steinlager trophy after being New Zealand in 2022 summer tour

Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland

17th July 2022

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell hailed the proudest collective achievement of his career after accomplishing the “hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile” by masterminding a historic series win in New Zealand.

Duhan van der Merwe scores a try for Scotland against Argentina during 2022 summer tour

Scotland suffer series heartbreak in Argentina after late Emiliano Boffelli try

16th July 2022

Edinburgh winger Emiliano Boffelli crossed after the 80-minute mark to deny Scotland a tour series victory in Argentina.