The Irish Times

Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?

It is a decade since the flanker inspired Leinster to a first Heineken Cup triumph

Mon May 27 2019 - 06:00

Ulster need an attitude adjustment to overcome Harlequins

Visitors will require more bristling aggression from pack to prosper at The Stoop

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 06:00

Wallabies v England: no more ‘mind games’, says Cheika

England coach Eddie Jones says he’s not falling for Michael Cheika’s selection decoys

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 20:33

Australia cut squad for first test against England

Michael Cheika announces 33-man training squad for next week’s first test in Brisbane

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 10:46

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19

Cheika’s hard work rebuilds Wallabies’ self-belief

Australia have gone from shambles to people’s favourites in less than a year

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Michael Cheika announces 31-man Australia World Cup squad

Stephen Moore captains the Wallabies with Toulon’s Matt Giteau securing a place

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 10:52

Australia roll the dice for Bledisloe Cup clash with All Blacks

Openside flankers David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play in tandem

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 01:00

Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release

Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 15:19

Toulon confirm signing of Quade Cooper

Joining fellow Australian’s like Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper playing abroad

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 12:29

Australia change selection policy facilitating overseas players

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

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 09:34

Dan Carter to be rugby’s highest paid player in Racing Metro deal

All Black will join after 2015 World Cup bringing an end to his international career

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 09:18

Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophies

Australia is a cultural mix, it’s the wearing of the green and gold that makes them Wallabies

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

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