Irish itching for Wallaby scalp
1 decade ago by Rugby 365A victory over Australia on Saturday would give Six Nations champions Ireland their first clean sweep in the November Tests since 2006.
Schmidt: Australia will be ‘very difficult to contain’
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland may be going into the final game of the November series with two wins under their belts, but head coach Joe Schmidt warned that Australia would provide a tough final test.
Ireland and Joe Schmidt preparing to teach Australia a lesson | Brendan Fanning
1 decade ago by The GuardianJoe Schmidt’s attention to detail in paying dividends, and after beating South Africa Ireland have Australia in their sightsThe only surprise in the build up to Saturday’s afternoon’s match between...
300 sleeps to the Rugby World Cup (Part 1)
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWith 300 sleeps until the tournament’s kick-off, what’s the pecking order for the 2015 Rugby World Cup? The pools Group A: England, Fiji, Wales, Uruguay, Australia Group B: Scotland, Japan,...
Would be great to beat superpower - O'Connell
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comBeating a rugby superpower such as Australia in their one off rugby union test on Saturday would be brilliant, says Paul O'Connell captain of Six Nations champions Ireland.
I’m not Beale’s social worker: Cheika
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies coach Michael Cheika sees his role in Kurtley Beale’s comeback as rugby coach not social worker, saying it’s up to the controversial playmaker to make the most of his latest career...
Wallabies must choose: Silver, or gold jersey
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika won’t be pushing for a rule change to make overseas-based players eligible for Wallabies selection, vowing to stick by players who value playing for their country over money. The player...
Speight’s wait comes to an end in Dublin
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auHenry Speight wants to repay the country that’s given him a better life when he makes his long-awaited Test debut for Australia against Ireland. It’s taken four years for the rampaging Fijian-born...
Toomua learnt the importance of the team by not being in it
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMany Wallabies overlooked for Test selection on the spring tour so far have politely accepted it as being all part of the experience. Centre Matt Toomua, who gets his chance against Ireland this week,...
Ross: Australia Always Come Back Strong In Scrums
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland prop Mike Ross is set for his third game in as many weeks against Australia tomorrow. Having not played for 30 days before running out against South Africa, Ross insisted that it is rare that a...
