Michael Cheika

Ronan O’Gara to assume director of rugby role at La Rochelle

Former Irish outhalf has been head coach under Jono Gibbes for last two seasons

Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback

The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics

Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired

Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

No place for Johnny Sexton’s hurt and drive, this is not soccer

Questioning his reaction is to question the impulse that makes him still irreplaceable

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to get Ben Healy to 50 caps as quick as they can

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Lebanese roots keep things in perspective for Michael Cheika

Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster

IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books

Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal

Andrew Porter: Chasing Cheika will keep me on my toes as ‘holidays’ arrive

There’s nothing that relaxes me more than a good blast of heavy metal

Gerry Thornley: Stoppage could tip balance in favour of big money teams

Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners

Sporting Controversies: Bloodgate and the afternoon that forever stained Harlequins

The Stoop in April 2009 is the scene for the first in a new series looking back at sporting scandals

Former Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle received death threat last year

Staff were ordered not to leave any doors on the lower level of its headquarters open

Gerry Thornley: Ireland have turned a corner and they’re looking ahead again

A crunch trip to Twickenham doesn’t seem as daunting after two Six Nations victories

Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner

New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

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