The Irish Times

Wallabies to do battle up front with Springboks in Perth

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie responds to All Blacks humiliation by reshuffling backline

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00

James Horwill committed to Australian cause despite demotion to bench

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

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie drops Will Genia

Former skipper James Horwill on the bench for first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 18:27

Cooper just super for McKenzie and Australia since his return

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 01:00

Australia name side to face Ireland

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

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 12:01

Les Kiss can see signs that ‘good mate’ Ewen McKenzie has Australia building nicely

Ireland defence coach worked with Aussie supremo for five years at the Waratahs

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00

Seán O’Brien ready to lead the charge against Australia

Forwards coach Plumtree ranks flanker among the very best in the world

Tue Nov 12 2013 - 01:00

Wallabies bounce back with win over Italy

After defeat to England, Australia take it out on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 16:47

Wallabies spring Simmons surprise for Italy test

Towering forward plays at blindside flanker for first time

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 17:26

Leigh Halfpenny gives Lions edge in historical series win over Australia

Lions player of series delivers on many different levels of the game

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 12:38

Lions defeat leaves Deans facing the sack

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

Sun Jul 07 2013 - 13:41

Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions

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

Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00

Intense scrutiny having no adverse effect on a relaxed and engaging Robbie Deans

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

Fri Jul 05 2013 - 01:00

Meddling IRB give Wallabies higher ground before crucial third Test

Home side retain their captain James Horwill for a second time after a judicial hearing

Wed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00

Lions sound confident note over injured trio ahead of Sydney decider

Irvine hopeful that Roberts, Phillips and Corbisiero will be available for final Test

Tue Jul 02 2013 - 11:34

Horwill cleared to face Lions in third test

Australia captain was cited for stamping on the head of Alun Wyn Jones in first test

Tue Jul 02 2013 - 07:44

No chance of Lions striking a knockout blow with this ‘rope a dope’

The visitors did nothing in an attacking sense, helping Australia to a massive win

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 08:00

Horwill hailed for leadership and decision-making qualities

Refusing three points and opting for attacking scrum a defining moment

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00

Wallabies keep series alive with last-gasp win over Lions

Roles reversed in Melbourne as Halfpenny misses late kick for victory after Ashley-Cooper’s crucial try

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 12:58

Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer

It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00