Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Cheika announces 33-man training squad for next week’s first test in Brisbane

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

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

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

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

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

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

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