The Irish Times

Quade Cooper ‘not 100 per cent sure’ if he’ll be with Wallabies in Europe

Negotiations continue between Rugby Australia and Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 10:00

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants his side to complete grand slam after claiming title

Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:36

Australia see off Argentina to seal third straight win

Wallabies will be playing for second place when they meet the Pumas again next week

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 15:22

Wallabies run South Africa ragged to land back-to-back victories

World champions blown away in Brisbane as Australia boost Rugby Championship hopes

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 11:17

Wallabies fall short as they draw with Argentina in the rain

Reece Hodge misses another chance to be the hero for 14-man Australia in final Test

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 11:38

Nicolás Sánchez stirs Argentina into Wallabies comeback

Outhalf scores all of Los Pumas’ points as Reece Hodge can’t steer Australia home

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 11:40

Matt Williams: Ireland can learn to win from recent New Zealand defeats

If Ireland do what they have been doing, then they will get what they have been getting

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 08:30

Owen Doyle: Disciplinary system sending out mixed messages

High tackles have been judged as reckless, not deliberate; all have all had mitigation applied

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 07:00

Bundee Aki disciplinary hearing to be held in Tokyo on Monday

Andy Farrell reluctant to be drawn on matter after Ireland centre sent off in Samoa victory

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 09:16

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:00

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to Wales

Odds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisis

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 06:00

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Liam Toland: Underdogs should reap the reward their pressure deserves

How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 06:00

Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 16:37

Reece Hodge receives three-match ban for dangerous tackle

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 12:52

Rugby World Cup match officials admit they must do better

Officials issue a statement per World Rugby after reviewing opening round of matches

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 19:20

Rugby World Cup referees admit they have not been good enough

World Rugby releases statement following a number of controversial decisions in Japan

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 13:01

Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09

Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:09

Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 13:54

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:52

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:03

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:29

Wallabies take a giant leap forward against New Zealand

Australia expose fault lines in All Blacks side ahead of World Cup

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 13:13

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Australia hold off late Argentina fightback to secure victory in Brisbane

Facundo Isa’s late try put real pressure on Wallabies but defence held on to seal win

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 14:02

Former Ulster outhalf Christian Lealiifano starts for Wallabies

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 07:07

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

South Africa give themselves a chance of catching All Blacks

Win over Australia could set up winner takes all clash next weekend

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 19:03

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

Frustrated Michael Cheika rues turnovers after another loss

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 13:48