Six Nations winners Ireland ended the year unbeaten after defeating South Africa 15-10 . Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties as world rugby champions lose in Dublin . New Zealand avenge June 's home defeat by France with a 39-12 victory in Paris . TL;DR
Six Nations winners Ireland ended the year unbeaten after defeating South Africa 15-10 . Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties as world rugby champions lose in Dublin . New Zealand avenge June 's home defeat by France with a 39-12 victory in Paris . Scotland lose 9-6 at home to Argentina , while Australia triumph 33-12 in Wales .