‘Ruthless’ Joe Schmidt the key to victory, says Rory Best

‘If you don’t toe the line and you don’t come up to his fairly tight standards then he finds someone else that will’

Australian media all but writing off World Cup hopes

‘Winning the Webb Ellis Trophy is the culmination of a good structure, not the answer to a bad one’

Joe Schmidt ‘recovering well’ after having appendix removed

Ireland coach was brought to hospital after 26-23 win over Australia on Saturday

All Blacks too good for Wales in Cardiff

Gatland’s men go toe-to-toe but capitulate late on as New zealand turn the screw

Ford orchestrates England win over Samoa

Stuart Lancaster’s men have an autumn win but improvements needed before Australia

Scotland wrap up autumn series in style against Tonga

Tries from Blair Cowan, Stuart Hogg, Alex Dunbar, Geoff Cross and Tommy Seymour

Argentinian boots put France to the sword

Three drop goals help Los Pumas to their third consecutive win in Paris

Captain Paul O’Connell happy with the end game

‘To be able to defend the way we did, and not give them any easy outs was very satisfying’

Joe Schmidt taken to hospital after Ireland win

New Zealander taken for tests after being hit with suspected bout of appendicitis

Ireland edge mammoth match-up with Australia

After surrendering a 17-point lead hosts bounced back to complete autumn clean sweep

Bakkies Botha retires after Boks win over Italy

Late Bryan Habana try adds gloss to unconvincing win for South Africa in Padova

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

Wales bidding to end their All Black hoodoo

New Zealand have won their last 25 matches against their hosts

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

As he plots Cheika’s downfall, Sexton holds fond memories of his old coach

Henshaw also comes for special praise from the Player of the Year nominee

Ireland must embrace tag of favouritism

After South Africa, there are heightened expectations of both squad and supporters

The key to Ireland’s success is high-tempo, low-error rugby

Ireland can use their scrum to expose Australia’s defensive frailties

Kurtley Beale on bench for Ireland showdown

Coach Michael Cheika says decision gives Australia ‘more options’

It’s shifted from hobby to national coach for hobo Cheika

When he moved to Stade Français he wanted to take Sexton and O’Brien along with him

Beauden Barrett replaces Dan Carter as New Zealand face confident Wales

Coach Steve Hansen pays tribute to Richie McCaw, who plays 100th Test as captain

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

Australia coach says relationship based on honesty was key at Waratahs

Rory Best returns in strong Ireland side to take on Australia

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt moves Robbie Henshaw to outside centre to partner Gordon D'Arcy

Wallabies will hardly indulge in world famous 5am stroll home to Burlington

High-flying Ireland should watch out as there’s no better men to bring you crashing down

D’Arcy and Best set to return to starting XV against Australia

Joe Schmidt expected to go with 13 of the side that started against South Africa

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?’

Ford-Farrell pairing no new idea – it was first tried when they were in school

Peter Stringer sees similarities between new England outhalf and Ronan O’Gara

Ford handed England start against Samoa

Stuart Lancaster makes five changes but Owen Farrell starts at inside centre

Conor Murray relishing role of playmaker for Ireland

Scrumhalf stresses Australia will pose altogether different threats compared to South Africa

Fit-again Will Genia eager for game time under Michael Cheika

Wallaby scrumhalf believes players ready to buy into new coach’s philosophy

Rise of McGrath down to dedication as well as raw talent

Loosehead meticulously prepared for Saturday’s showdown with the Wallabies

Jared Payne ruled out of Australia clash

Schmidt seeking a partner for Henshaw after Ulster centre fails to recover from injury

Quade Cooper ready to bring bag of tricks for Sexton match-up

Australia outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on Saturday

Growing Irish depth in evidence against Georgia

Halfbacks and lineout impressive but scrum continues to be an issue

Ireland fighting fit as they rise to third in world after Georgia win

Schmidt’s side aim for clean sweep as showdown with Australia beckons

Joe Schmidt plays down alleged stamp on Dominic Ryan

Referee JP Doyle declined to consult TMO despite appeals from Ireland captain Eoin Reddan

Dave Kilcoyne fulfils role of making life easy for mates in convincing Ireland win

Prop fights physical Georgians on front line before try opens floodgates for home side

Ireland pick their moment to feast on tiring Georgians

Joe Schmidt’s side run in six second-half tries as they finally break stern resistance

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