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

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

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

Australia coach says relationship based on honesty was key at Waratahs

Australia debut for Seán McMahon against Wales

Michael Cheika calls on Melbourne Rebels flanker after powerful performance against Barbarians

Australia withstand Barbarians onslaught

Wallabies looked to have had it won before late flurry from Babaas at Twickenham

James Cronin to see specialist as Ireland squad gathers for November Tests

Munster’s Andrew Conway gets call after stand-out performance against Saracens

Australian rugby official Di Patston felt suicidal after Kurtley Beale text

Wallabies player was fined after sending naked picture to team business manager

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson faces tough test as Matt Giteau and Toulon hit Belfast

Outhalf has point to prove after losing place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad

Michael Cheika confirmed as Australia coach in place of Ewen McKenzie

Former Leinster coach signs three-year deal but will remain with Waratahs until end of year

Michael Cheika talks over Australia job hit stumbling block

Australian media report a number of issues that need to be sorted before deal is done

Michael Cheika ready to go his own way with Australia

At Leinster the no nonsense coach helped to create a whole new playing environment

Michael Cheika offered Australia position

The former Leinster coach has accepted the role in principle but the ARU has to agree terms with the Waratahs

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

Former Leinster boss Michael Cheika one of those tipped to take the Wallabies job

Wallabies team manager Di Patston resigns

Patston had been at the centre of controversy after Kurtley Beale allegedly clashed with her last week

Ewen McKenzie denies having affair with team official

Australia coach asked whether he was in a relationship with team businesss manager Di Patston

South Africa and Australia playing for second place

All Blacks likely to claim Rugby Championship with away win over Argentina

Without clear direction from the top rugby is in danger of losing its way

With the game experiencing growing pains, there is plenty to ponder for rugby’s decision makers

Australia’s bench may give them the edge over Pumas

Australia have used Pumas as a springboard to reverse fortunes in last two campaigns

Neck fracture forces out Aussie back McCabe

The utility back has been forced out of rugby after fracturing his neck for the third time

Ruthless All Blacks exact revenge on Australia

After last week’s draw denied them an 18th win in a row, New Zealand put Wallabies to the sword

Steve Hansen demanding a big improvement from New Zealand

Coach says All Blacks need to step it up against Australia if they want to retain Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks look to make history in Bledisloe Cup match

New Zealand seek to establish longest winning sequence in history of Test rugby with 18th successive win in Rugby Championship opener against Australia

Wallabies recall for Kane Douglas could delay Leinster move

Australian lock deserving of more caps, according to Waratahs coach Michael Cheika

Care set to start for England in second Test against All Blacks

Harlequins scrumhalf recovered from freak shoulder injury that ruled him out of opener

James Horwill committed to Australian cause despite demotion to bench

Former captain ready to make impact in first Test of the season against France

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie drops Will Genia

Former skipper James Horwill on the bench for first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday

Southern heavyweights still rule the roost

One win out of a dozen matches underlines the customary gap

Ashley-Cooper and Cummins return to Australia side for Wales clash

Coach Ewen McKenzie sees game as a tour Grand Final

Australia too strong for Scotland despite bans

Wallabies run out 21-15 winners against Scotland at Murrayfield

Wobbly Wallabies need to learn when to stop

Boozy night out in Dublin the latest indiscretion to hit Australian sport

Popie and ROG left to wax lyrical as Wallabies catch panel on the hop

Pre-match optimism gave way to some serious doom and gloom afterwards

Ewen McKenzie thinks Joe Schmidt has Ireland on the right track

‘He’s got the right spirit about the game and I sense a lot of confidence in him from the rugby community so there’ll be support and he’ll get on with it’

Paul O’Connell admits Ireland players face steep learning curve

Lack of emotion compared to Australia a worry for captain

The grassroots Down Under are in urgent need of some nourishment

Australia may beat Ireland but their big task is saving the game at home

Cooper just super for McKenzie and Australia since his return

Scott Fardy and Sekope Kepu to face Irish forwards down

McKenzie feels blindside flanker can bring some energy to the Aussies’ pack

Australia name side to face Ireland

Kepu and Fardy return to starting line-up for Saturday’s match in Dublin

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