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

Best chance for Ireland to beat Wallabies

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

Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophies

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

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

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

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

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

Australia coach says relationship based on honesty was key at Waratahs

Australia debut for Seán McMahon against Wales

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

Australia withstand Barbarians onslaught

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

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

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

Australian rugby official Di Patston felt suicidal after Kurtley Beale text

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

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

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

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

Michael Cheika ready to go his own way with Australia

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

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

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

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

Wallabies team manager Di Patston resigns

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

Ewen McKenzie denies having affair with team official

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

South Africa and Australia playing for second place

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

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

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