The Irish Times

Australia bounce back from Wales defeat with Uruguay rout

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies run in seven tries in Oita as refereeing dominates once again

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 10:12

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

Australia keen to measure up against All Blacks

Cheika’s men hoping to land an early blow against Championship holders in Sydney

Tue Aug 14 2018 - 18:54

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

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

Scotland cut loose to punish 14-man Australia

Sekope Kepu red card costs Wallabies dear as Gregor Townsend's side record record win

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 16:41

Late scores add gloss as England beat Australia

Eddie Jones’s side aided by the TMO as they chalk up fifth-straight win over Wallabies

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 17:35

Kurtley Beale as playmaker for Australia is danger for England

He will be the key factor in the attacking structure of Michael Cheika side’s

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 20:43

Gordon D’Arcy: Problem solving in heat of battle is a real positive

Ability to think on their feet during games marks this Ireland team out as champions

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 07:45

Garry Ringrose shows glimpse of future as he ducks, weaves and hits hard

Ireland centre scored first international try and brought reminders of great O’Driscoll

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 12:36

Liam Toland: Ireland make mistakes and win – this is extremely good news

Wallabies were sublime at times but the home side overcame great odds to prevail

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 07:00

CJ Stander hails ‘unbelievable’ win over Australia

“A few boys stepped up, a few boys playing out of position, and it was nice to see. I’m very proud of the lads”

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 20:27

Schmidt wants to end 2016 with another piece of history

Irish squad can become first to beat southern hemisphere big three in same calendar year

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 08:22

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

Late call-up Bernard Foley earns Australia narrow win over France

Outhalf only made the side after Quade Cooper was ruled out late on with an ankle injury

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 02:53

Laidlaw laments lack of luck as Scotland pipped by Australia yet again

Tevita Kuridrani’s late try denies Vern Cotter’s side a famous win over Wallabies

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 16:59

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

Australia’s winning run against Wales irrelevant – Michael Cheika

Wallabies in line for 12-in-a-row but coach insists better-performing side on day will win

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 21:46

Michael Cheika’s problems grow as malaise continues in Australian rugby

Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand after victory in Wellington

Sun Aug 28 2016 - 13:19

New Zealand crush Australia in Rugby Championship opener

Biggest defeat against NZ in 20 years - on course for another Bledisloe Cup defeat

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 18:48

Resurrected England roll on with comeback win over Wallabies

Eddie Jones’ side made a late surge to win and set up an historic series victory

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 14:50

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

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

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

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

Bernard Foley sinks Scotland the brave with last minute penalty

Vern Cotter’s side moments from famous win but the Wallabies edge quarter-final

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 18:19

Australia canter past Uruguay at sunny Villa Park

11 tries for Michael Cheika’s side as they rack up biggest win of the tournament to date

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 14:24

Tevita Kuridrani gives Wallabies last gasp win over South Africa

Australia pip Springboks at the death to get off to winning start in Rugby Championship

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 14:48

Ireland have lot to learn from Wallabies’ attacking threat

Game bookended by massive and vital hits – first from Zebo, second from O’Connell

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 10:07

Ireland 26 Australia 23: player ratings

15 green-shirted heroes saw off the Wallabies yesterday but who was pick of the bunch?

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 18:22

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

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 08:55