Schmidt gives short shrift to player release demands Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged to release his stars to their Super Rugby franchises throughout the tour. Rugby • 3 hrs
Schmidt gives short shrift to player release demands Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions over their warning he is contractually obliged to release his stars to their Super Rugby franchises throughout the tour. Rugby • 3 hrs
Australia's Suaalii fit to face Lions after broken jaw Wallabies back Joseph Suaalii said he would be fit to face the British and Irish Lions in July and August after a month-long lay-off with a broken jaw. Rugby • 11 Jun
Australia's Suaalii fit to face Lions after broken jaw Wallabies back Joseph Suaalii said he would be fit to face the British and Irish Lions in July and August after a month-long lay-off with a broken jaw. Rugby • 11 Jun
Wallabies return opens up Lions shot for Samu Loose forward Pete Samu will return to Australia at the end of the French season with Bordeaux Begles man determined to finally play for the Wallabies at a World Cup in two years' time. Rugby • 21 May
Wallabies return opens up Lions shot for Samu Loose forward Pete Samu will return to Australia at the end of the French season with Bordeaux Begles man determined to finally play for the Wallabies at a World Cup in two years' time. Rugby • 21 May
Schmidt impressed by depth of Lions squad Australia coach Joe Schmidt was impressed with the depth of the British and Irish Lions squad and thinks the Wallabies will have to play their own game if they are to come out on top in the three-Test series in July and August. Rugby • 12 May
Schmidt impressed by depth of Lions squad Australia coach Joe Schmidt was impressed with the depth of the British and Irish Lions squad and thinks the Wallabies will have to play their own game if they are to come out on top in the three-Test series in July and August. Rugby • 12 May
Hansen's Lions pick a surprise but Farrell always a fan Bernard Jackman says Mack Hansen's inclusion in the Lions squad is something of a surprise but that Andy Farrell has always been a big fan of the Connacht wing. Rugby • 08 May
Hansen's Lions pick a surprise but Farrell always a fan Bernard Jackman says Mack Hansen's inclusion in the Lions squad is something of a surprise but that Andy Farrell has always been a big fan of the Connacht wing. Rugby • 08 May
Recap: 2025 Lions squad - No Doris but Hansen makes cut Andy Farrell has named his touring squad for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia. Rugby • 08 May
Recap: 2025 Lions squad - No Doris but Hansen makes cut Andy Farrell has named his touring squad for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia. Rugby • 08 May
Schmidt confident Wallabies can compete against Lions Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies will be competitive against the British & Irish Lions later this year even if he does not yet know who his captain will be for the series. Rugby • 30 Apr
Schmidt confident Wallabies can compete against Lions Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies will be competitive against the British & Irish Lions later this year even if he does not yet know who his captain will be for the series. Rugby • 30 Apr
Cheika in frame to succeed Schmidt in Wallabies hotseat Former Leinster head coach Michael Cheika met with Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh on Tuesday, raising speculation the former Australia boss is among candidates to succeed Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Wallabies. Rugby • 19 Feb
Cheika in frame to succeed Schmidt in Wallabies hotseat Former Leinster head coach Michael Cheika met with Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh on Tuesday, raising speculation the former Australia boss is among candidates to succeed Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Wallabies. Rugby • 19 Feb
Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Ferris: England will be relishing Dublin 6N date Stephen Ferris reckons England will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel' He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel' He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel' He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Inside man can't wait for Crowley-Prendergast 'duel' He's the inside man and Jamison Gibson-Park predicts Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast will 'duel' it out for the Ireland number 10 jersey for years to come. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
Favourites tag not an issue for Ireland, says Farrell Andy Farrell doesn't believe that his Ireland team struggle with the favourites tag despite another lacklustre performance to end their Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 02 Dec 24
'Enough errors in the first half to lose two matches' Andy Farrell says Ireland were feeling sorry for themselves halfway through their game against Australia but pleased after they turned around a 13-5 deficit. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
'Enough errors in the first half to lose two matches' Andy Farrell says Ireland were feeling sorry for themselves halfway through their game against Australia but pleased after they turned around a 13-5 deficit. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
Wallabies go close but Ireland escape to victory Ireland finished off their Autumn Nations Series with a nervy 22-19 victory over Australia at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Wallabies go close but Ireland escape to victory Ireland finished off their Autumn Nations Series with a nervy 22-19 victory over Australia at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 01 Dec 24
Healy's career comes full circle ahead of record Test Given how significant Australia has been in the ups and downs of Cian Healy's career, it's quite appropriate that the loosehead prop will put his name in the Irish rugby record books against the Wallabies this afternoon. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
Healy's career comes full circle ahead of record Test Given how significant Australia has been in the ups and downs of Cian Healy's career, it's quite appropriate that the loosehead prop will put his name in the Irish rugby record books against the Wallabies this afternoon. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
Brumbies pair recall time with 'cult hero' Hansen Two of Mack Hansen's former Brumbies team-mates, Tom Wright and James Slipper, and looking forward to coming up against their old friend this weekend. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Brumbies pair recall time with 'cult hero' Hansen Two of Mack Hansen's former Brumbies team-mates, Tom Wright and James Slipper, and looking forward to coming up against their old friend this weekend. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 30 Nov 24
Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Preview: Ireland Aussie clash perfect for party time There's plenty of intriguing sub-plots in the mix as Ireland host Australia in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Rugby • 29 Nov 24
Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Farrell wants Ireland at their best for 'special' match Andy Farrell has urged his Ireland team to produce their best performance of the Autumn Nations Series as a fitting tribute for the IRFU's 150th anniversary. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt proud of Irish legacy on return to Dublin It's been a busy week for Joe Schmidt on his return to Dublin, but there's no fear that the former Ireland head coach will be taking his eye off the ball. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt proud of Irish legacy on return to Dublin It's been a busy week for Joe Schmidt on his return to Dublin, but there's no fear that the former Ireland head coach will be taking his eye off the ball. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt proud of Irish legacy on return to Dublin It's been a busy week for Joe Schmidt on his return to Dublin, but there's no fear that the former Ireland head coach will be taking his eye off the ball. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt proud of Irish legacy on return to Dublin It's been a busy week for Joe Schmidt on his return to Dublin, but there's no fear that the former Ireland head coach will be taking his eye off the ball. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt makes six changes for Wallabies' Dublin test Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has rung the changes to his side for the final game of their November series against Ireland on Saturday, with six alterations to the team which lost to Scotland last weekend. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
Schmidt makes six changes for Wallabies' Dublin test Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has rung the changes to his side for the final game of their November series against Ireland on Saturday, with six alterations to the team which lost to Scotland last weekend. Rugby • 28 Nov 24
