Australian rugby chief says Irish submitted ‘superb, quality bid’ for 2023 tournament

Lansdowne Cup to be played for over three tests for first time in Australia in June

Device found five days before key game but news only made public on morning of match

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Report of sophisitcated listening device found in foam of chair in Sydney hotel

Contract extension runs until end of World Cup in Japan

Toulon’s Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell now become available for World Cup selection

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

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

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

The man known as the Honey Badger is to play in Japan at the end of the Super 15 season

New format for Super 15 could include team from Europe or North America

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

O’Connor told to take a break from rugby after another off-field incident last month

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