Michael Cheika: ‘As per the rules, we’re invited along so we’ll go along and have a listen’

Referee ran from the field after controversially penalising Scotland against Australia

England’s Joe Marler facing a ban for comments made to Welsh prop Samson Lee

He will now miss Exeter’s regular season run-in and their European quarter-final

Two late tries lead to nervous end for Eddie Jones’s side at Twickenham

England prop could face a minimum four-week ban for abusing Wales prop

Given what is at stake and the two teams’ recent history we should expect a tight margin

Strict clamp down on dangerous tackling at World Cup must be implemented at all levels

From Roey Kockott’s kick to a legend felled – it was year never to be forgotten

Officials announced for tournament include some new names to tournament

‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows

Tournament profits will be used to boost tier-two nations, says World Rugby chief

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

Ireland’s John Lacey to take charge of bronze medal game at Olympic Stadium

All Blacks coach knows last three meetings with the Boks have all been one-score games

‘Heyneke has praised us a lot this week and that’s a tactic’

Gaelic games remain strong enough to cope with other sports’ international events

Australia coach confident Mario Ledesma will have Wallaby scrum at their best for Pumas

South African referee should have faced up to irate Scots after his poor crucial call

Australia boss has come out to defend Craig Joubert - ‘I’d like my mates to back me up’

It’s set to be a southern hemisphere semi-final party but who will prevail from the final four?

Vern Cotter’s side moments from famous win but the Wallabies edge quarter-final

All Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decade

They’ll almost certainly need to beat the United States in their final group match

Henshaw the notable absentee as much-changed XV set for run-out at packed Wembley

Rugby Correspondent Gerry Thornley sets the scene for Rugby World Cup 2015

Game at Twickenham will be a hot-bed from the start, says boss Joe Schmidt

Ireland will have a total of 17 tournament debutantes when they travel to England

Ulster man’s powerful try was not only thing he did well against Wales

Ulster forward proved to be shining light of an often error-strewn performance

Frustration for Paul O’Connell on final international appearance in Ireland

Ireland’s opener against Canada will see New Zealand’s Glen Jackson in charge

No Irish among assistant referees or television match officials

More than two extra minutes may have been played by the TMO at the Aviva Stadium

Unclear if Ireland outhalf will be made available for Racing Metro this weekend

Robbie Henshaw scores first try in stunning display as Joe Schmidt’s side make it 10 wins straight

Gerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours Ireland

Inconsistent selection and brutish, forward-orientated tactics testing the patience of the French fans

Each decision now prompts a debate but greater consistency is required in Six Nations

Opening and closing matches to be officiated by French referees