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Sydney Letter: Ireland provide spotlight for rugby Down Under

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 23, 2018, 05:00

Former coach Jones delivered a withering critique of the state of the game Down Under

Danny Cipriani starts for England against the Springboks in Cape Town. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty

England face a daunting climb in the shadow of Table Mountain

International
Robert Kitson
June 22, 2018, 22:00

Eddie Jones’s side staring Springboks series whitewash in the face in Newlands Test

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with flanker John Barclay in November 2017. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

Scotland make eight changes as they seek redemption after USA upset

International
Paul Rees
June 22, 2018, 17:32

Return of captain Stuart McInally strengthens side for Argentina encounter

Sean Cronin has picked up a quad injury ahead of Saturday’s Test in Sydney. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Sean Cronin sits out captain’s run ahead of series decider

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 22, 2018, 09:37

Peter O’Mahony is confident of performing in the number seven shirt for his 50th test

The Ireland players speak in a huddle during training on Thursday. Photograph: Getty Images

Ireland will need their best for last against Australia

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 22, 2018, 01:00

Re-jigged Ireland side can cap remarkable season with series win Down Under

Michael Cheika: “There’s a couple of things that we can amend and improve to get us in front.” Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Michael Cheika putting it all on the line for series decider

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 22, 2018, 01:00

No-one hates losing more than the current Australia and former Leinster coach

Head coach Joe Schmidt during Ireland squad training at North Sydney Oval, Australia. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Joe Schmidt to decide by end of year about new contract

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 22, 2018, 01:00

New Zealander says he is happy to be part of ‘a really nicely oiled machine’

Peter O’Mahony will start at number seven on Saturday. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

International
John O'Sullivan
June 21, 2018, 19:16

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

England’s Danny Cipriani will start Saturday’s third Test against South Africa at Newlands. Photograph: PA

Danny Cipriani starts for England for first time in 10 years

Rugby
June 21, 2018, 13:03

South Africa hold unassailable 2-0 lead over England in series ahead of final test

Ireland have named Jack Conan at number eight and Peter O’Mahony at openside flanker. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland and Australia announce teams for series decider

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 21, 2018, 06:47

Peter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eight

Pool 1 after the draw for next year’s Heineken Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Leinster in tough pool for next season’s Heineken Cup

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
June 21, 2018, 06:00

European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell is believed to be the IRFU’s Plan B if Ulster position is not filled by the start of the season. Photograph: Inpho

Farrell set to fill in at Ulster if McFarland appointment delayed

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 21, 2018, 01:00

McFarland may not be arrive until midway through the campaign as he's still under contract

Gerbrandt Grobler: joined Munster last summer but his past history and presence in Irish rugby prompted an outcry in January. Photograph: Inpho

David Nucifora makes case for IRFU in Gerbrandt Grobler affair

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
June 21, 2018, 01:00

Former Munster player was banned for taking drostanolone while injured in 2014

Jonathan Sexton acknowledges the crowd after the Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Pool of champions: Leinster get tough draw with three former winners

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
June 20, 2018, 16:55

Wasps, Toulouse and Bath make up a tough Pool 1 of the Champions Cup

Paddy Jackson taking part in his first training session with Perpignan on Tuesday. Photograph: Raymond Roig/AFP/Getty Images

Paddy Jackson’s Perpignan drawn to play Connacht in Europe

European Cup
Johnny Watterson
June 20, 2018, 15:19

Former Ireland and Ulster outhalf could play at Sportsground as early as October 12th

New Zealand’s Waisake Naholo and Beauden Barrett tackle Jared Payne of Ireland during the Guinness Series clash in 2016. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

November Series: Ireland to play All Blacks in 7pm kick off

International
Johnny Watterson
June 20, 2018, 11:35

Ticket prices for category 1 and premium level have risen €15 since last game in 2016

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora at a media briefing in Sydney ahead of Ireland’s final Test match against Australia. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World Cup

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 08:32

David Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depth

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby: “To win a Test series in the southern hemisphere is a difficult thing to do. We know, we found that out in South Africa”. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland keen to ‘get key things right in maul’ and lineout

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 06:39

Forwards coach expects ‘pretty special 80 minutes’ for Australia Test series decider

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Lukhan Tui and Kurtley Beale of the Wallabies during Ireland’s victory at AAMI Park on in Melbourne. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Robbie Henshaw savouring trip down under after return

International
Gerry Thornley
June 20, 2018, 05:00

Leinster back confident Ireland’s 39-year wait to win series in Australia is over

Australia lock Adam Coleman nurses a swollen cheek after clashing with teammate Israel Folau during the second Test defeat to Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia. Photograph: Getty Images

Larkham signals Australia will reshuffle for final Test against Ireland

International
Gerry Thornley
June 19, 2018, 16:29

Australian assistant coach confident enforcer Adam Coleman will be fit to start

Dave Kilcoyne has joined the Ireland squad ahead of the final Test against Australia this Saturday. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Dave Kilcoyne cuts travels short to join Ireland squad

International
Gerry Thornley
June 19, 2018, 07:42

Munster loose-head was travelling in Australia and now may play a part on Saturday

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow	21	15	1	5	614	366	14	76
Munster	21	13	1	7	568	361	15	69
Cheetahs	21	12	0	9	609	554	15	63
Cardiff	21	11	0	10	502	482	10	54
Ospreys	21	9	0	12	380	487	8	44
Connacht	21	7	0	14	445	477	11	39
Zebre	21	7	0	14	408	593	8	36

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Leinster	21	14	1	6	601	374	12	70
Scarlets	21	14	1	6	528	365	12	70
Edinburgh	21	15	0	6	494	375	8	68
Ulster	21	12	2	7	548	482	10	62
Benetton Rugby	21	11	0	10	415	451	11	55
Dragons	21	2	2	17	378	672	8	20
Southern Kings	21	1	0	20	378	829	7	11

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