Andy Farrell needs to shut out the din of negativity around the Ireland team
Some supporters and critics don’t seem to have learned from the previous highs and lows in our rugby history
Wallabies
Rampant eight-try Australia condemn Warren Gatland’s Wales to 11th straight defeat
Tom Wright and Matt Faessler score hat-tricks for Wallabies as they post record total in Cardiff
Was that an aura of arrogance or ignorance around Ireland? Whatever, they need to get real
If Ireland play again like they did against the All Blacks, then the next few weeks will hold a great deal of pain
Max Jorgensen’s last-gasp try propels Australia to stunning win over England
Joe Schmidt’s side come out on top of 10-try Twickenham thriller with late, late score
England captain Jamie George urges team to be brave against Australia
Steve Borthwick’s side suffered narrow defeat to All Blacks in Autumn Nations opener
Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia
Slade and Lawrence swap places in midfield jerseys, with Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie added to bench
Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby’s Autumn Nations Series
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina will all be in action in Europe throughout November
The Lions are little more than a slick corporate franchise
Gone is the epic nature of the Lions tours that were a challenge of spirit and endurance as much as playing rugby
Matt Williams: Leinster’s defensive system is failing – Ireland must avoid same mistakes in November battles
If Ireland adopt same defensive system, New Zealand and Argentina will carve that failing rushing defensive system apart
Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
New Zealand prove too strong for Australia as they end Wellington drought
Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies started like a train but failed to turn early dominance into points
Matt Williams: The push to select global Wallabies to face Lions is gaining momentum
If Joe Schmidt’s national squad includes the best of those playing overseas, Australia can prove a match for the touring side next summer
Jordie Barrett a doubt for Ireland v All Blacks Autumn international
The New Zealand centre has been ruled out of the second test against Australia, and will be assessed ahead of European tour
Wallabies get plenty right but blow golden chance to end Bledisloe Cup misery
Australia have now lost eight straight Tests to New Zealand since 2020
Wallabies fall narrowly short of All Blacks amid brave Sydney comeback
New Zealand beat Australia 28-31 in Bledisloe Cup Test
Matt Williams: Talk of fading All Blacks is disrespectful and ridiculous
In advance of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash, claims that New Zealand are a spent rugby force could not have come at a worse time for Australia
Four debutants named in Ireland team to face Australia
Scott Bemand’s team to face Wallaroos in Belfast on Saturday
Joe Schmidt admits Australia ‘fell off a cliff’ in humiliating defeat to Argentina
Wallabies concede the most points in their history after leading 20-3 in the first half
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain for second win
Australia fared better in the physical contest than last week but rarely threatened Springboks try line
Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa
Australia have made a bright start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two Tests against the Springboks
Schmidt-ball: Wallabies coach’s Australian project shows signs of bearing fruit
There was a degree of flair in the second of Australia's two wins over Wales, but other winning traits were in evidence which point to progress being made
Ireland v South Africa showcased a rugby loophole that is a sure-fire recipe for injury
Ireland and South Africa's second Test may show further evidence that Springboks are getting better and rugby is still not as safe as it should be
Golden era kicks off at last as Australian rugby climbs off the canvas
With new coaches and a fresh wave of talent, hopes are high the Wallabies’ and Wallaroos’ victories at the weekend signal brighter times ahead
Joe Schmidt’s Australian tenure gets off to winning start against Wales
Tries from Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Tom Wright gave Wallabies the edge in scrappy contest
Joe Schmidt picks new Australia captain and seven debutants for squad to face Wales
Liam Wright is Australia’s seventh skipper in past year
Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt faces unenviable tasks in trying to save Australian rugby from catastrophe
There is no quick fix for Australian rugby, and while Schmidt is a high quality coach, he is not a panacea
Joe Schmidt confirmed as new head coach of Australia on two-year deal
The New Zealander will take charge in March and his contract will cover the Test series against the British & Irish Lions in 2025
Joe Schmidt set to become new head coach of Australia, say reports
Former Ireland coach was assistant to the All Blacks at the last Rugby World Cup
Rugby Australia’s pursuit of Joe Schmidt likely to lean heavily on David Nucifora
Nucifora will return home to act in an advisory role with RA after his IRFU contract ends
Eddie Jones quits as Australia coach after World Cup debacle
63-year-old says he had agreed terms with Rugby Australia relating to his exit
Australia see off sturdy Portuguese challenge to delay World Cup departure for now
It is a sign of the times for Eddie Jones’s side that beating the world’s 16th-ranked side represents a relative high point
Matt Williams: The Wallabies’ catastrophic self destruction a cautionary tale for Irish rugby
Rugby World Cup performances are the end result of years of failure by Australia’s high performance coaching system
Rugby’s tectonic plates are shifting towards the northern hemisphere
As Australian rugby languishes in crisis, their northern cousins are accelerating away from them
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