Wallabies

‘We’d all love one of those’: Paul O’Connell open to deal extension like Andy Farrell’s

Ireland forwards coach says new faces in panel ‘on merit’ ahead of Nations Championship clash with Australia

‘They’ll target this game as a big one for them’: James Ryan relishing return to Australia

Leinster man full of confidence as Ireland kick off Nations Championship with a trip Down Under

Stuart McCloskey and Tadhg Beirne both in line to play in Ireland’s Nations Championship opener

Forwards coach Paul O’Connell reports all 36 players have trained in Sydney since arriving on Tuesday

Angus Bell finding ‘happy medium’ after gruelling stint in both hemispheres

After his stint with Ulster, the Wallaby prop is part of Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming Nations Championship

Joe Schmidt names three uncapped players in Australia squad for Nations Championship

Brumbies outhalf Declan Meredith and secondrows Lachlan Shaw and Miles Amatosero named for matches against Ireland, France and Italy

Ireland won’t be in the right state to face rugby’s greatest challenge

The Nations Championship is an excellent concept in itself, but rugby’s fixture overload means players don’t have enough time for rest and recovery

James Lowe left out of Ireland squad for upcoming Nations Championship

Ireland to play Australia, Japan and New Zealand next month in new tournament

Joe Schmidt rules out returning to Leinster as coach

New Zealander will step down as Australia's head coach in July

Irish-qualified prop Massimo De Lutiis signs new deal with Rugby Australia

Queensland Reds tighthead prop signs three-year deal to remain with Queensland Reds amid speculation of Irish switch

Ireland will play Australia in Canberra two weeks before next year’s Rugby World Cup

The Irish squad will also visit Australia this summer to play the Wallabies in Sydney in July

IRFU in contact with Irish-qualified Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis over potential move

Queensland Reds tighthead would be eligible to play for Ireland from November 2027

Gordon D’Arcy: Lessons from Ireland’s heart-stopping Six Nations campaign

Emerging talents, tactical gambles and the growing confidence of Andy Farrell’s side

Gerry Thornley: What autumn internationals tell us about each contender ahead of World Cup draw

Chasing pack will be hoping reigning champions peaked too early

Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year

South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative

Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be

There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts

Wallabies complete winless tour with defeat in Paris

Joe Schmidt's side suffered a first winless tour of Europe in 67 years

Australian Rugby on brink of unwanted 67-year record as French test awaits

Defeat in Paris will complete a rare winless European tour and mean Joe Schmidt’s side finish 2025 as, statistically, the worst ever Wallabies

Rieko Ioane named in much-changed New Zealand side for Wales Test

Autumn Nations Series team news: Former roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut

IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’

‘They sound expensive, but we’re comfortable with where they’re sitting at the moment’

Robbie Henshaw reaffirmed his class against Australia, but a tougher opponent lies in wait

Leinster player put setbacks behind him to cap off record defeat of Wallabies with a try

Ireland’s record win over Australia sets up Springboks clash perfectly

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026

New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours

Australia’s loss very much Ireland’s gain as Mack Hansen unveils more strings to his bow

Connacht star looked like a seasoned fullback as he dominated proceedings and scored a hat-trick

Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against Australia

Younger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his development

‘The worst team in Wallabies history’: Australian media show displeasure at Ireland defeat

Joe Schmidt’s legacy is ‘in tatters’, wrote one journalist after Ireland won 46-19

Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ability to go again after Australia comeback

Mack Hansen’s choice of footwear comes up for discussion after his hat-trick against Australia

Malachy Clerkin: Ireland needed a get-right game and they got what they were looking for

Ireland finally looked in tune for the first time in the autumn internationals

Ireland’s defence of their line needs to improve considerably ahead of Springboks visit

Andy Farrell’s side may have scored six tries but it’s the three they conceded that will concern the coaches

Ireland 46 Australia 19 (FT) - record win over the Wallabies as it happened

Andy Farrell’s men look to make it back-to-back wins at home in Autumn Nations Series

Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia

Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks

Ireland player ratings v Australia: Mack Hansen and Ryan Baird stand out

Jamison Gibson-Park was back in form as Ireland dismantled the Wallabies

Ireland look to prove they are still one of the best teams in the world against wounded Wallabies

History has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as wounded

After Lions tour and last Autumn Nations, Wallabies ‘now well versed with Ireland players’

Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReight

Matt Williams: Ireland may be at a low ebb, but Australia look like all hope is lost

Joe Schmidt must put faith in his only world-class attacking weapon if Wallabies are to have any chance

Conor Murray: Some think this Irish team is dangerously old, but system is made for longevity

Ireland’s lineout has been a problem. We have the people to sort it out

Andy Farrell hits the refresh button hoping to breathe new life into Ireland

Head coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies

Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of players

Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt

Ireland v Australia: Mack Hansen’s flair faces stiff test in switch to fullback

Connacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against Australia

What will Joe Schmidt’s legacy with Australia be?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Joe Schmidt back on familiar ground as Wallabies face Ireland in Dublin

Australia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on Saturday

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