Ex-Australia coach Robbie Deans confident country will host a memorable World Cup

Former Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight series

Flanker will return for the 2019 World Cup after agreeing year off with Australian RFU

Coach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South Africa

Wallaby unwanted by Deans now eyeing second World Cup final appearance

Australia coach painting hosts as surefire favourites for Saturday

Johnny Sexton says former team-mate has qualities to succeed with province

Former All Black outhalf credited with scintillating form of Highlanders’ backline

Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season

Ireland’s back-to-back Six Nations wins have been rather fortuitous, says full-back

Veteran Leinster flanker looking forward to a special occasion in Limerick

Ex-Wallabies boss coy on whether he had been approached to become head coach

Deans among shortlist drawn up to replace Matt O’Connor, whose reign ended yesterday

Forwards’ coach Leo Cullen is to take over in the short term

Welsh duo will play against Ireland in Thomond Park on May 28th

The Barbarians play their game against Ireland at Thomond Park in May

Australia outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on Saturday

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

The utility back has been forced out of rugby after fracturing his neck for the third time

New South Wales outhalf Bernard Foley shines in semi-final win over Brumbies

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

Former captain ready to make impact in first Test of the season against France

The 52 year old Australian will be officially unveiled at a press conference on Thursday

Pre-match optimism gave way to some serious doom and gloom afterwards

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

Kepu and Fardy return to starting line-up for Saturday’s match in Dublin

With McKenzie at the helm and Cooper his chief strategist, Australia are in good hands

Australia have to battle All-Blacks, Springboks and the lure of other sports at home

Wallabies survive Argentina fightback to end losing streak

New coach faces back-to-back Tests against the world champions All Blacks in August

His predecessor Deans resigned in the wake of the team’s 2-1 series defeat to the Lions

The former Munster coach will succeed Damien Hill who has been sacked but will take charge of the final Super 15 game

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

Tour has been an outstanding success in every way

Australia coach unlikely to be retained following 2-1 series loss to British and Irish Lions

Gerry Thornley reports from Sydney

Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series

Dropping of O’Driscoll a huge mistake

Wallabies coach makes his own big call, restoring veteran George Smith