The Irish Times

Wallabies going on sabbatical a significant blow to Super Rugby

Michael Hooper and other players will be absent next year, just when showcasing the best talent will be critical

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 22:30

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

All Blacks crush Wallabies in Yokohama for Bledisloe Cup sweep

Beauden Barrett scores his sixth try against Australia this year at World Cup final venue

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 12:02

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

Will Genia under no illusions about the threat Ireland now pose

Experienced Australia scrumhalf says Schmidt’s side’s record demands respect

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 01:00

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

Ireland 27 Australia 24: Australia player ratings

Wallabies lose out in Dublin but there were some eye-catching performances from the visitors

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 21:54

Michael Cheika welcomes back big guns for Ireland Test

Israel Folau and Michael Hooper both return to starting XV for clash at the Aviva Stadium

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 13:52

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

Wallabies v England: no more ‘mind games’, says Cheika

England coach Eddie Jones says he’s not falling for Michael Cheika’s selection decoys

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 20:33

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

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

Ashley-Cooper bags hat-trick as Australia subdue runaway Pumas

David Pocock-inspired Wallabies march on to final meeting against New Zealand

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 20:50

Michael Cheika: ‘One of the big things we want to bring is honesty’

Battered Wallabies count injury cost of battle with Pumas ahead of final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 20:49

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 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 roll the dice for Bledisloe Cup clash with All Blacks

Openside flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play in tandem

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 01:00

Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release

Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 15:19

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

Ireland maul tactic doesn’t always work, says Wallaby lock Rob Simmons

‘It’s proper rugby. It’s in the law book. You play the game to the rules, don’t you?’

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:01

Australia beaten at the death by New Zealand

Malakai Fekitoa crashed over with three seconds left and Colin Slade added the extras after the siren

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 13:56

Ruthless All Blacks exact revenge on Australia

After last week’s draw denied them an 18th win in a row, New Zealand put Wallabies to the sword

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 14:29

James Horwill committed to Australian cause despite demotion to bench

Former captain ready to make impact in first Test of the season against France

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Australia too strong for Scotland despite bans

Wallabies run out 21-15 winners against Scotland at Murrayfield

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 20:37