Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?
It is a decade since the flanker inspired Leinster to a first Heineken Cup triumph
Ulster need an attitude adjustment to overcome Harlequins
Visitors will require more bristling aggression from pack to prosper at The Stoop
Wallabies v England: no more ‘mind games’, says Cheika
England coach Eddie Jones says he’s not falling for Michael Cheika’s selection decoys
Australia cut squad for first test against England
Michael Cheika announces 33-man training squad for next week’s first test in Brisbane
Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team
The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics
Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment
The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final
Cheika’s hard work rebuilds Wallabies’ self-belief
Australia have gone from shambles to people’s favourites in less than a year
Michael Cheika announces 31-man Australia World Cup squad
Stephen Moore captains the Wallabies with Toulon’s Matt Giteau securing a place
Australia roll the dice for Bledisloe Cup clash with All Blacks
Openside flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play in tandem
Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release
Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland
Toulon confirm signing of Quade Cooper
Joining fellow Australian’s like Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper playing abroad
Australia change selection policy facilitating overseas players
Toulon’s Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell now become available for World Cup selection
Dan Carter to be rugby’s highest paid player in Racing Metro deal
All Black will join after 2015 World Cup bringing an end to his international career
Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophies
Australia is a cultural mix, it’s the wearing of the green and gold that makes them Wallabies
Wallabies to do battle up front with Springboks in Perth
Australia coach Ewen McKenzie responds to All Blacks humiliation by reshuffling backline
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
Australia name side to face Ireland
Kepu and Fardy return to starting line-up for Saturday’s match in Dublin
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
Seán O’Brien ready to lead the charge against Australia
Forwards coach Plumtree ranks flanker among the very best in the world
Wallabies bounce back with win over Italy
After defeat to England, Australia take it out on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico
Wallabies spring Simmons surprise for Italy test
Towering forward plays at blindside flanker for first time
Leigh Halfpenny gives Lions edge in historical series win over Australia
Lions player of series delivers on many different levels of the game
Lions defeat leaves Deans facing the sack
Australia coach unlikely to be retained following 2-1 series loss to British and Irish Lions
Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions
Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series
Intense scrutiny having no adverse effect on a relaxed and engaging Robbie Deans
Wallabies coach makes his own big call, restoring veteran George Smith
Meddling IRB give Wallabies higher ground before crucial third Test
Home side retain their captain James Horwill for a second time after a judicial hearing
Lions sound confident note over injured trio ahead of Sydney decider
Irvine hopeful that Roberts, Phillips and Corbisiero will be available for final Test
Horwill cleared to face Lions in third test
Australia captain was cited for stamping on the head of Alun Wyn Jones in first test
No chance of Lions striking a knockout blow with this ‘rope a dope’
The visitors did nothing in an attacking sense, helping Australia to a massive win
Horwill hailed for leadership and decision-making qualities
Refusing three points and opting for attacking scrum a defining moment
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
Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer
It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas
Horwill demands a fair hearing after stamping case reopened
Australian captain insists he is innocent after IRB challenge decision
Robbie Deans keeps Australia changes to minimum for second Test
Wallabies coach decides to retain James O’Connor as playmaker
IRB to appeal James Horwill decision
Australian captain had been cleared of stamping on Alun-Wyn Jones in first test against the Lions
Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test
Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions
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
Unexpected dream debut for Tom Court as Lions continue their winning ways against Melbourne Rebels
Loose-head prop was on a family holiday to Brisbane when he received a dramatic call-up to join the tourists’ squad
Lions will miss O’Connell - Hooper
Australian openside flanker delighted that his captain James Horwill escapes a ban
Lions staying on their feet in the PR game
Lessons have been learned from previous tours in not winding up these wounded Walllabies
Rowntree would like O’Connell to stay on
The Lions forwards’ coach stresses the need to look forward rather than dwell on injury
Horwill cleared of stamping
Australian captain cleared to play in second test after citing complaint dismissed
O’Connell a concern for second test
Tom Court also called into Lions squad as cover for injured loosehead prop Alex Corbisiero
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