The Irish Times

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

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

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

England pull away to secure a sixth straight victory over Australia

Owen Farrell lucky not to concede a penalty try in the first half at Twickenham

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 17:21

Momentum all with the Springboks

South Africa seek consistency after shock win over New Zealand

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 15:50

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

Cheika under pressure after Australia lose Bledisloe Cup again

Coach’s future with Wallabies in doubt following heavy 40-12 loss to All Blacks

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 17:55

New Zealand in rude health as they defend their Championship title

Just claiming the All Blacks scalp would be a huge achievement for their three rivals

Tue Aug 14 2018 - 20:23

Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job done

As energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 03:30

Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series win

Schmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney decider

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 13:58

Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series win

Wallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first Test

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 07:00

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:16

Ireland and Australia announce teams for series decider

Peter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eight

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00

Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43

Ireland to put record straight against Australia

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30

Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streak

Wallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first Test

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 01:00

Michael Cheika with a glint in his eye embraces underdog tag

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 08:42

Joey Carbery gets the nod at 10 for opener in Australia

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 07:07

Irish squad enjoying plenty of down time on the Gold Coast

‘Some went to the water park, which was good craic. Another group went jet-skiing’

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 09:44

Five uncapped players named in Australia squad

Pete Samu could still be a late addition if released from his New Zealand contract

Wed May 30 2018 - 11:36

Liam Toland: Potent Australia will ask a lot of different questions

Ireland will need to match their intensity displayed against the All Blacks to prevail again

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 08:21

Weary Aussies on upward curve ahead of Ireland clash

After tough start to 2016 Michael Cheika’s side have won six of last eight games

Tue Nov 22 2016 - 06:00

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

Preview: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield Stadium, 2.30pm – BBC 1

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 17:19

All Blacks a game away from matching record after Buenos Aires win

World champions extend winning run to 16 after comfortable victory over Argentina

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 12:08

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

RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet again

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39

Australia’s World Cup final tactics revealed

Some of the strategies planned for tomorrow could be seen printed on a piece of paper

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:03

Liam Toland: Australia's strong systems and twin terrors

All Blacks will have to adapt to stop David Pocock and Michael Hooper

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 08:30

Cheika simply not the kind to be satisfied with second best

Final frontier the only one that really matters to Australia’s driven coach

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 01:00

‘We don’t want to be proud just to make the final’

Michael Cheika laughed off claims he has deliberately avoided saying the ‘All Blacks’

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 20:13

Scott Sio returns for otherwise unchanged Wallabies

Galway born hooker Stephen Moore captains Michael Cheika’s team for the RWC final

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 15:30