Rugby Australia turn down Jake White bid to succeed Michael Cheika

Former South Africa coach had approached Wallabies as pressure on Cheika increases

Gerry Thornley: World awards cap Irish rugby’s greatest year

Schmidt now set to prepare for defence of the Six Nations – then comes the hurdle of World Cup

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Ulster confirm deal for South African prop Schalk van der Merwe

‘Cornerstone of the Lions scrum that dominated for a couple of Super Rugby seasons’

Seán Moran: Gaelic football rich territory for crossovers

Code ‘competition’ helps from Shane Horgan’s try to Kieran Donaghy’s basketball skills

South Africans putting Springbok into Munster’s step

CJ Stander, Jaco Taute and Jean Kleyn provide powerful framework of raw power

Montpellier coach calls for consistency on high tackles

Frans Steyn was shown a red card for a forearm to the jaw and neck of Johnny Sexton

Montpellier pose big obstacle as Leinster eye quarter-final

Irish province need to stick to their own game against multinational opposition

Isa Nacewa and Leinster aiming to curb Nadalo threat

Massive Fijian winger scored a brace of tries for Montpellier last time the sides met

Montpellier: a French side carved from South African muscle

Leinster face tough threat at RDS despite Jake White’s team being in transition

Leinster brace themselves for bruising Montpellier battle

Discipline and smart kicking key against physicality of ‘langueboks’

Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Bristol make Pat Lam an offer he can’t refuse

English club understood to have offered Lam a salary in the region of €750,000

Eddie Jones’s ‘speed dating in Algarve’ keeps England players on toes

Dedicated coach’s obsession is to make every player in his squad a little bit better

Leinster look well-equipped for Montpellier test

Pieces falling into place again for Leo Cullen as O’Brien, Healy and Sexton return

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their money

Provinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Ronan O’Gara homecoming - Munster grouped with Racing

Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland side

Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow

South African rugby still a black and white issue

Pressure mounts on coach Allister Coetzee to give more black players a chance

South Africa name Allister Coetzee as new Springbok coach

Former assistant to Jake White begins reign with three home tests against Ireland in June

Ian Madigan ready to consider his options

The Leinster outhalf is being pursued by French Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles

England set to appoint Eddie Jones as their new coach

Former Australia and Japan coach to guide England into the Six Nations

Stormers insist Eddie Jones will not leave for England job

‘Eddie’s position has not changed since his unveiling last week at our media conference’

Warren Gatland declares no interest in England job

Wales head coach dismisses reports claiming he will succeed Stewart Lancaster

Andy Farrell denies undue influence over England selections

More recriminations as assistant coach faces fresh media inquisition on role

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Ireland ideally positioned to lift the World Cup, says Jake White

‘Take it any way you want but to be rated two in the world is a fantastic achievement’

Darragh Fanning making the most of his late opportunity

Leinster’s in-form winger relishing life at the top with the province

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

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

Ewen McKenzie stands tough as Wallabies walk tall in the face of adversity

Australia have to battle All-Blacks, Springboks and the lure of other sports at home

Japan head coach Eddie Jones admitted to hospital

The 53-year-old is reportedly showing signs of a stroke

Australia sack Deans as head coach

Ewen McKenzie expected to be confirmed as New Zealander’s successor tomorrow

Lions defeat leaves Deans facing the sack

Australia coach unlikely to be retained following 2-1 series loss to British and Irish Lions

Intense scrutiny having no adverse effect on a relaxed and engaging Robbie Deans

Wallabies coach makes his own big call, restoring veteran George Smith

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

Izzy ready for Lions challenge?

The 24 year old who has played rugby league and Aussie Rules makes his debut for Wallabies

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