The Irish Times

How Toulouse lit a spark in Peter Wilkins and rekindled his love for rugby

Connacht senior coach fell out of love with game in his 20s after failing to make it as a player

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 11:15

Australia’s tough year can end on high if history repeats itself in Wales

Record against Wales suggests Michael Cheika’s side can get back on track

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 22:30

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Sat May 19 2018 - 06:00

Michael Cheika to remain as Australia coach until 2019

Contract extension runs until end of World Cup in Japan

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:08

Kurtley Beale: From outcast to the embodiment of Cheika’s Australia

‘He’s been outstanding on this trip, his consistency in training every day’

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 13:18

Only the beginning for Michael Cheika’s Wallabies

Wallabies boss speaks of intention to continue progress in wake of final defeat

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 20:57

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Matt Giteau chasing gold after Cheika’s opening gambit pays dividends

Wallaby unwanted by Deans now eyeing second World Cup final appearance

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 01:02

Bernard Foley putting best foot forward for Australia

Wallabies outhalf has made 10 jersey his own with some stellar showings at World Cup

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 08:00

Andy McGeady: No rest for weary Tier Two nations

Chance to level the playing field through fairer scheduling is being missed

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 11:27

Michael Cheika helps Australia retain star man Israel Folau

Former Leinster boss has been pivotal in helping the Wallabies hold onto key players

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 12:25

Deans rules himself out of contention for top Leinster post

Ex-Wallabies boss coy on whether he had been approached to become head coach

Mon May 25 2015 - 22:30

Ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans tipped for Leinster post

Deans among shortlist drawn up to replace Matt O’Connor, whose reign ended yesterday

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:30

Ireland to rise to the top in old pals’ act against Australia

Home side further along the path with Joe Schmidt than Australia are with Michael Cheika

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 08:55

Best chance for Ireland to beat Wallabies

Australia’s lack of game management may see Joe Schmidt’s side home

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 08:00

Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophies

Australia is a cultural mix, it’s the wearing of the green and gold that makes them Wallabies

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell has no idea where rumours of French move came from

Ireland captain focused on banishing memories of last year’s Australia defeat

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 17:00

Michael Hooper: No one's place is safe under Michael Cheika

Australian captain said intensity at training has increased since coach’s arrival

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 17:00

Michael Cheika: I’m not Kurtley Beale’s social worker

Australia coach says relationship based on honesty was key at Waratahs

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 19:07

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

Australia withstand Barbarians onslaught

Wallabies looked to have had it won before late flurry from Babaas at Twickenham

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 17:05

James Cronin to see specialist as Ireland squad gathers for November Tests

Munster’s Andrew Conway gets call after stand-out performance against Saracens

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 18:30

Australian rugby official Di Patston felt suicidal after Kurtley Beale text

Wallabies player was fined after sending naked picture to team business manager

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 12:31

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson faces tough test as Matt Giteau and Toulon hit Belfast

Outhalf has point to prove after losing place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58

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

Michael Cheika talks over Australia job hit stumbling block

Australian media report a number of issues that need to be sorted before deal is done

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 14:43

Michael Cheika ready to go his own way with Australia

At Leinster the no nonsense coach helped to create a whole new playing environment

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 00:01

Michael Cheika offered Australia position

The former Leinster coach has accepted the role in principle but the ARU has to agree terms with the Waratahs

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 16:02

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

Former Leinster boss Michael Cheika one of those tipped to take the Wallabies job

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 19:27

Wallabies team manager Di Patston resigns

Patston had been at the centre of controversy after Kurtley Beale allegedly clashed with her last week

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 12:26

Ewen McKenzie denies having affair with team official

Australia coach asked whether he was in a relationship with team businesss manager Di Patston

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 13:05

South Africa and Australia playing for second place

All Blacks likely to claim Rugby Championship with away win over Argentina

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 10:32

Without clear direction from the top rugby is in danger of losing its way

With the game experiencing growing pains, there is plenty to ponder for rugby’s decision makers

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 14:29