The Irish Times

Australia cut squad for first test against England

Michael Cheika announces 33-man training squad for next week’s first test in Brisbane

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 10:46

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

Wallabies’ woes might just give Pumas the edge

Cheika puts hopes in Pocock and Folau, but Argentina are not planning to sit back

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Australia boosted by return of David Pocock and Israel Folau

Marcelo Bosch returns to Argentina midfield for Twickenham semi-final

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 15:27

Australia will get close encounter against Scotland but defeat unlikely

RWC quarter-final preview: Sunday – Australia v Scotland, Twickenham (4.0, live on TV3, ITV)

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 18:22

Australia canter past Uruguay at sunny Villa Park

11 tries for Michael Cheika’s side as they rack up biggest win of the tournament to date

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 14:24

Robbie Henshaw salutes the inspirational example of captain Paul O’Connell

‘That’s just him as a leader. It shows his role in the team is unbelievable’

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 11:36

Ireland have lot to learn from Wallabies’ attacking threat

Game bookended by massive and vital hits – first from Zebo, second from O’Connell

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 10:07

Ireland 26 Australia 23: player ratings

15 green-shirted heroes saw off the Wallabies yesterday but who was pick of the bunch?

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 18:22

Captain Paul O’Connell happy with the end game

‘To be able to defend the way we did, and not give them any easy outs was very satisfying’

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 20:55

Wales come up short yet again as Australia triumph in Cardiff

Southern hemisphere losing streak stretches to 21 for Warren Gatland’s side

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 16:43

Australia debut for Seán McMahon against Wales

Michael Cheika calls on Melbourne Rebels flanker after powerful performance against Barbarians

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 16:06

Ireland braced for the visit of high-flying Springboks and improving Australia

Coach Joe Schmidt targeting one win over the Sothern Hemisphere giants

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

Michael Cheika confirmed as Australia coach in place of Ewen McKenzie

Former Leinster coach signs three-year deal but will remain with Waratahs until end of year

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 13:19

Australia’s bench may give them the edge over Pumas

Australia have used Pumas as a springboard to reverse fortunes in last two campaigns

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 21:06

Australia take series with dull 6-0 win over France

Both sides guilty of making too many errors in uninspiring clash at the Docklands stadium

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 14:27

Lions may benefit in the long term from Hong Kong heat

Team arrive in Australia with a clean bill of health

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 00:20