England v Australia The Review And Preview

England v Australia is a fixture that doesn’t come by every year, but when it does, it’s always one that is immensely exciting and offers a great contest.

Australia are set to return to the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in November 2024 for the second match in the Men’s Autumn Nations Series. Before the upcoming tournament and match, we thought we’d look at the history of the two teams, their previous wins and how you can be there with our VIP Experiences.

Where it all started

This rugby union rivalry goes back to 1909, when Australia faced England whilst they were on their British tour, but it wasn’t until 1928 that the Wallabies first played at then known as Twickenham Stadium. In the early years, the two sides faced each other sporadically, where the majority of fixtures took place in ten- or twenty-year intervals due to World War II and the fact that travel to and from the two countries was much more difficult than it is today.

The introduction of the Cook Cup came at the end of the amateur era and beginning of Rugby Union’s professional era when the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) decided to put an agreement together to play on a home-and-away basis. It has been contested almost every year, apart from the World Cup years, but was renamed in 2022 to become the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.

Who has won the most matches?

The two teams have played each other a total of 55 times since 1909, and England are currently winning the series 28 wins to 26 with one match drawn – it’s a pretty close win margin that leaves no room for error – no pressure boys!

When it comes to wins claimed on England’s green and pleasant land (which have mainly been held at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham aka the Home of England Rugby), out of the total 29 played, the Red and Whites have claimed the most wins with 17, and the Wallabies have won 11 and drawn one. But in the land Down Under, the Wallabies have claimed 15 out of 23 wins, so the home advantage is a key factor so it seems! England experienced the longest winning streak from 2016 to 2022 with eight under their belts compared to Australia’s four.

Australia return for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series

The last time Australia came to the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham was for the Autumn Nations Series in 2021, where England won 32-15, and we’re excited to say that they will be returning in November for the 2024 edition of the series – Saturday 9 November if you want to mark it in your diary.

The sides have played each other three times since 2021, all during England’s 2022 Tour to Australia where England claimed two of the three wins 17-25 and 17-21, and Australia took the one win 30-28. As the results suggest, they were closely fought matches with pretty tight final scorecards.

England will be looking to claim a dominant win at their home ground to widen the score gap, but Australia will be wanting to close in on England and take their total wins to 27.

An exclusive experience with Keith Prowse

Do you want to witness the action with your own eyes? Well, you can guarantee your place and watch the next champion of the Ella-Mobbs Trophy claim their win at the Home of England Rugby, all whilst enjoying the ultimate match day experience that should be at the top of every rugby fan’s bucket-list.

Think menus delivered by Michelin Star Chefs, complimentary bars, live music and undeniably great match seats to watch the battle from - it’s a no brainer to enjoy with your friends, family or even to invite business clients.

The East Wing is our most premium, luxury offering – the epitome of elevating your day at the rugby. It will welcome the renowned Executive Chef of Michelin Star restaurant Northcote, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, who is the first female chef to head up the culinary experience in the Allianz Stadium hospitality spaces. Lisa will be delivering an exceptional menu for guests exclusively at the England v Australia fixture – you won’t want to miss it.

Former players Chris Ashton, Rocky Clark and Ed Jackson will be the talent served up on the day and the hosts of the pre-match Q&A – be sure to say hello – and you’ll be treated to the England Rugby players from the pitch in the post-match Q&A!

The Lock is another great experience that serves up English inspired menus delivered by 2 Michelin Star Chef Tom Kerridge, as well as excellent match seats between the 22m lines with direct suite-to-seat access. It has private tables so you can enjoy socialising with friends or hosting clients on a more intimate level. Plus, you can mingle with rugby legends Martin Bayfield, Tom Wood and Wayne Barnes throughout the day and enjoy a pre- and post-match Q&A (note that the post-match Q&A is with England Rugby players from the pitch!) so you can get predictions and insights about the game from the pros!

The Gate offers an atmospheric experience in a chop-house style restaurant with fine wines matched to the menu and Australia itself, and seats in the lower tier within the 22s – some of the best in the house! Guests will also have the opportunity to socialise with rugby legends Jonny May and Nick Heath pre- and post-match!

If you’re after something a little more informal yet lively, the British Airways Rose Garden features live cooking stations, live music and offers a great pre-match party atmosphere to get you in the mood for the big fixture. It’s great for your next social event with friends, or if you want to get to know your clients in a more relaxed setting. Or, Club XV is great if you just want to enjoy a pre-match experience to get you excited for the game with your guests. Dine on a private table before heading to your match seats in the South Stand.


What will happen when England face Australia again at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series this November? Will England make it an 18th win at home or will Australia cause an upset and close the gap on their 26 wins vs England’s 28? We will all be counting down the days in anticipation for this Test.

Explore all of our experiences for England v Australia by clicking here – we can’t wait to see you there and give you the experience of a lifetime!