The Irish Times

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

England accused of go-slow tactics

England hooker Dylan Hartley rejects accusation of poor conditioning

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00

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

Toulon to have talks with Jamie Heaslip’s agents on Wednesday

Leinster and Ireland number eight also considering Montpellier and IRFU offers

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 12:19

Southern Hemisphere skills have nothing to do with sorcery

Hours of deep practice in a perfect environment go into effortless Aussie execution

Mon Nov 18 2013 - 06:00

Les Kiss can see signs that ‘good mate’ Ewen McKenzie has Australia building nicely

Ireland defence coach worked with Aussie supremo for five years at the Waratahs

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00

Wallabies’ coach with conviction and talismanic outhalf leading way back to top

With McKenzie at the helm and Cooper his chief strategist, Australia are in good hands

Tue Nov 12 2013 - 12:00

Seán O’Brien ready to lead the charge against Australia

Forwards coach Plumtree ranks flanker among the very best in the world

Tue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00

Australia squeeze home against Pumas in Perth

Wallabies survive Argentina fightback to end losing streak

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 13:45

Leicester chairman Peter Tom defends English and French clubs over Heineken Cup stance

No weakening of an Anglo-French alliance with announcement of plans for major new competition next season

Fri Sept 13 2013 - 01:00

Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions

Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series

Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00

Horwill hailed for leadership and decision-making qualities

Refusing three points and opting for attacking scrum a defining moment

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00

Wallabies keep series alive with last-gasp win over Lions

Roles reversed in Melbourne as Halfpenny misses late kick for victory after Ashley-Cooper’s crucial try

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 12:58

Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test

Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 09:37

Australia’s Ben Mowen finally arrives at the test party

Debut was tarnished by defeat but it was still the most memorable day of his career in front of his family and friends

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00

Australia team to face the Lions packed with playmakers, gamebreakers and no little skill

Deans gives Israel Folau his chance

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00