The Irish Times

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:03

RWC 2019: James O’Connor and Nic White in Wallabies squad

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 13:16

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:29

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Former Ulster outhalf Christian Lealiifano starts for Wallabies

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 07:07

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

Australia’s David Pocock recovers from neck injury to face England

Michael Cheika leaves Kurtley Beale out of 23 with Bernard Foley named at centre

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 16:27

Wallabies prevail in ‘must-win’ match against Italy

Michael Cheika’s Australia team win only their fourth match in their last 12 Tests

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 16:27

South Africa give themselves a chance of catching All Blacks

Win over Australia could set up winner takes all clash next weekend

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 19:03

Wallabies lurch to a new low as player-fan tussle follows Pumas loss

Cheika’s side sink to seventh in the world as flanker Tui is involved in crown altercation

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 15:22

Argentina complete day of upsets with win over Wallabies

Los Pumas’ famous victory on the Gold Coast is their first over Australia since 1983

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 14:12

Wallabies seek momentum against confident Pumas

David Pocock and Israel Folau return as Argentina aim to end losing run Down Under

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 09:35

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

Frustrated Michael Cheika rues turnovers after another loss

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 13:48

Ireland and Australia announce teams for series decider

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

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47

Larkham signals Australia will reshuffle for final Test against Ireland

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

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 16:29

Australia cry foul over Ireland’s ‘blocking tactics’

Israel Folau’s ariel threat was negated during Ireland’s second test win in Melbourne

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 13:53

Australia call on Jake Gordon to replace Will Genia for final Test

Genia was forced off with a broken arm after a clash with Cian Healy

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 07:55

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland on brink of greatest season in our history

Schmidt has spent three years rebuilding a squad of sufficient depth for the job at hand

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 05:00

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00

Ireland prepared for one last push as they eye series glory

‘If we can pull this one off, it will be a little bit special for this group’ says Schmidt

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 01:00

Cian Healy could be cited after Will Genia breaks arm

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika claims Will Genia was the victim of ‘king hit’ in Melbourne

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 15:30

Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43

Ireland to put record straight against Australia

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30

No excuses as Kearney says Wallabies’ backline was key

‘There is lots of us to work on this week. We will bounce back, pick ourselves up’

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 05:00

Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streak

Wallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first Test

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 01:00

David Pocock takes up where he left off: right in the middle of things

Australian flanker shows he still has tons to offer after 18-month international sabbatical

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 14:00

Michael Cheika with a glint in his eye embraces underdog tag

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 08:42

Joey Carbery gets the nod at 10 for opener in Australia

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 07:07

Wallabies’ melting pot of cultures sees some tensions simmer

Cheika is said to encourage inclusivity and a tight-knit team, despite recent controversies

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 01:00