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England men · Rugby World Cup

Australia
v England⁠

16–40

Full time

Australia v England finished 16–40.

Australia
Marika Koroibete 42'
Date
Saturday 19 October 2019 · England in 2019
Venue
Showa Denko Dome, Ōita
Competition
Rugby World Cup

Last checked 21 October 2026

Team sheets

Line-ups

England

Starting XV

Replacements

Australia

Starting XV

  • No. 1, Scott Sio Prop
  • No. 2, Tolu Latu Hooker
  • No. 3, Allan Alaalatoa Prop
  • No. 4, Izack Rodda Lock
  • No. 5, Rory Arnold Lock
  • No. 6, David Pocock Flanker
  • No. 7, Michael Hooper (c) Flanker
  • No. 8, Isi Naisarani Number 8
  • No. 9, Will Genia Scrum Half
  • No. 10, Christian Leali'ifano Fly Half
  • No. 11, Marika Koroibete Wing
  • No. 12, Samu Kerevi Centre
  • No. 13, Jordan Petaia Centre
  • No. 14, Reece Hodge Wing
  • No. 15, Kurtley Beale Full Back

Replacements

  • No. 16, Jordan Uelese (not used)
  • No. 17, James Slipper (not used)
  • No. 18, Taniela Tupou (not used)
  • No. 19, Adam Coleman (not used)
  • No. 20, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (not used)
  • No. 21, Nic White (not used)
  • No. 22, Matt Toomua (not used)
  • No. 23, James O'Connor (not used)

Referee: Jerome Garces · Player of the match: Tom Curry. A replacement who came on is shown with the minute.

Men's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

2016 – 2018

01 24 Nov 2018
Test matches · Test match Twickenham, London

England 37–18 Australia England won

England tries: Jonny May 2', Elliot Daly 44', Joe Cokanasiga 56', Owen Farrell 76'

Australia tries: Israel Folau 36', Israel Folau 81'

Match page: England v Australia, 24 November 2018

02 18 Nov 2017
Test matches · Test match Twickenham, London

England 30–6 Australia England won

England tries: Elliot Daly 54', Jonathan Joseph 72', Jonny May 79', Danny Care 81'

Australia tries: None

Match page: England v Australia, 18 November 2017

03 3 Dec 2016
Test matches · Test match Twickenham, London

England 37–21 Australia England won

England tries: Jonathan Joseph 30', Marland Yarde 45', Ben Youngs 50', Jonathan Joseph 74'

Australia tries: Sefa Naivalu 7', Sekope Kepu 66'

Match page: England v Australia, 3 December 2016

04 25 Jun 2016
Test matches · 2016 England rugby union tour of Australia Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney

Australia 40–44 England England won

England tries: Dan Cole 10', Mike Brown 30', Billy Vunipola 43', Jamie George 66'

Australia tries: Bernard Foley 12', Dane Haylett-Petty 20', Michael Hooper 50', Israel Folau 57', Taqele Naiyaravoro 82'

Match page: Australia v England, 25 June 2016

05 18 Jun 2016
Test matches · 2016 England rugby union tour of Australia AAMI Park, Melbourne

Australia 7–23 England England won

England tries: Dylan Hartley 19', Owen Farrell 74'

Australia tries: Stephen Moore 35'

Match page: Australia v England, 18 June 2016

Official meetings since 1909

England v Australia stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings57In our results database
England wins29England perspective
Draws1Level at full time
Australia wins27Australia victories

England have scored 1092 points to Australia's 1204 across these meetings.

Individual fixture records

Who has scored most?

England · Fixture leader

4

Rory Underwood

4 tries against Australia in matches we hold scorer data for.

Australia · Fixture leader

7

Ben Tune

Australia's leading scorer against England in matches we hold scorer data for.

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