Matt Williams: The Wallabies have answered insults and pettiness in the only way possible
Joe Schmidt can take a bow after Australia exploited a Springbok vulnerability in a way no other team has been able to
Joe Schmidt
News, features, and analysis on former Ireland rugby union head coach and current Australia head coach Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt puts family first once again in coaching career
The Wallabies head coach is set to leave the job to spend more time with family in New Zealand
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects beaten South Africa to revert to ‘DNA’
Australia rallied from 22 points down to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park for the first time in over 60 years
Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back?
Joe Schmidt’s side earned a first win in Johannesburg since 1963 on Saturday
Springboks’ new approach is great news for the game of rugby
Encounter with Springboks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, will be daunting task for Joe Schmidt’s squad
Matt Williams: Never mind the naysayers, the Lions tour of Australia was a big success
This Lions tour is subject to a false narrative, but the numbers don’t lie
Australian rugby could be off life-support thanks to Wallabies’ Test win over Lions
‘Genial’ Joe Schmidt did the impossible by building a squad able to compete against the Tourists in first place
Nic White puts Australia retirement on hold to answer SOS for South Africa tour
Tom Lynagh ruled out of the two Tests in South Africa after his failed HIA
Gordon D’Arcy: Far from a letdown, Lions’ defeat in third Test added texture to a compelling story
Expectations of a whitewash were unrealistic, as Australia proved either side of Sydney storms
Wallabies can take heart from Lions series for litmus Tests against South Africa
Inspired by Will Skelton, Australia are fit and full of fire after smashing the Lions in Sydney and rediscovering their mojo
Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats
Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets
Ringrose’s big call and questionable officiating: Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia
Questionable officiating; Garry Ringrose’s right call; and a new lease of life for Australian rugby
‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under
Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand
Should this be his final Lions bow, Tadhg Furlong has signed his name among the greats
Furlong will make his ninth successive Test start of the Lions against the Wallabies in Sydney
Matt Williams: Lions’ incessant moaning has helped Australian rugby but it’s hard to see a home win in Sydney
Officiating errors have denied us the drama of a series decider in the third Test
Wallabies are finding it hard to move on as Lions look to make history
As an organisation the Lions will not be remembered with much affection in Australia, but the players have been a credit to their sport
Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test
Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’
World Rugby says it backs officials over final-play decision in Lions win but fails to say if call correct
CEO Alan Gilpin disappointed with some of the post-Second Test comments from Australia coach Joe Schmidt
‘The incident’ a mere footnote from epic Test that pushed the Lions one step closer to immortality
Former players who predicted Wallabies would be walloped should have shown Joe Schmidt more respect
Owen Doyle: Why Jac Morgan’s clear out of Carlo Tizzano was not obvious foul play
No consistency in refereeing between the two hemispheres is causing problems
Lions land in Sydney with sore heads as Australia continue to fume over MCG endgame
Australian media take up the case as Lions celebrate late into the night in Melbourne
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt unhappy at match officials over Jac Morgan clearout
Andy Farrell believes Welsh flanker executed ‘a brilliant clearout’ on Carlo Tizzano
Lions 29 Australia 26 FT: Hugo Keenan wins second Test for the tourists at the death - as it happened
Lions clinch series after coming back from 18 points down in second Test
Former All Black Brad Thorn has just one regret: he never played against the Lions
New Zealand-born Queensland resident, who also had a stint with Leinster, believes the Wallabies will be better in their second Test
‘This game might be completely different’: Andy Farrell warns Lions to expect kick from wounded Wallabies
Side face a difficult second Test in Melbourne after eight-point victory over Australia a week ago
Conor Murray: A Lions whitewash of the Wallabies is on the cards unless Joe Schmidt can turn it around
The Australia coach has beefed up the pack following their defeat in the first Test, and they’re not going to roll over without a fight
Lions’ classless act had the hallmark of imperialists touring their convict colony
Stance on Pete Samu and unwillingness to give back to host nation makes touring party unpopular with locals
Will Skelton named in Australia team to play Lions
Rob Valetini also added for muscle in boost to Wallabies
Gordon D’Arcy: Finn Russell epitomises difference between the Lions and Australia
Andy Farrell’s team are in a strong position going into the second Test but victory cannot be taken for granted
Australia’s goal of restoring pride is a modest target, but the Lions are not here to be charitable
Victory in first Test leaves Andy Farrell’s men well positioned to push on for series whitewash
Andy Farrell adds note of caution as Lions arrive in Melbourne for second Test
Over 90,000 expected at the MCG for a second Test in a city that has seen the Wallabies bounce back in the past
Andy Farrell commends ‘immense’ Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry for proving doubters wrong
Team selection vindicated with Lions’ 27-19 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane
Lions 27 Australia 19: Lions take the victory in first Test – As it happened
Dan Sheehan scored a second-half try that put the game beyond Australia
Lions secure first Test victory but Wallabies finish strong in Brisbane
Joe Schmidt’s side clawed back two tries in the final quarter at Suncorp Stadium
Joe Schmidt plots unlikely Lions scalp amid feeling of ‘now or never’ for Australian rugby
Australia must make a fight of it against the Lions to recover lost respect
Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour Diary: Take me to Churchie, then Death and Taxes
Maro Itoje admits decision to put Bundee Aki on the tour fines committee could backfire
Conor Murray: Never assume anything when playing against a Joe Schmidt team
The Wallabies’ head coach is all about executing the tiny details, and one tweak will be enough to tear the Lions apart at the seams
Lions v Wallabies head-to-heads: Finn Russell v Tom Lynagh
Lions look to mercurial Scot to provide inspiration
View from Down Under: The Lions are very welcome guests, but they could do their hosts more harm than good
Riches generated by tour could be offset by crushing blow to Australian rugby if Wallabies fail to put up a fight
Gerry Thornley: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test
Injuries to Hansen and Ringrose curtailed Lions’ green brigade
Farrell and Schmidt announce their opening hands as atmosphere builds in Brisbane
Lions Tour: Schmidt backs Tom Lynagh to deliver at outhalf in front of his home crowd
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?
Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday
Lions First Test: Schmidt names Reds outhalf Tom Lynagh (22) in gamble for Australia
Son of Michael Lynagh will make full international debut in Brisbane Test in place of injured Noal Lolesion
Joe Schmidt’s masterplan - how former Ireland boss might attack former apprentice Andy Farrell
While working with New Zealand, Schmidt exposed some Irish flaws at the Rugby World Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Time for Lions and Wallabies to leave the ‘meh’ behind and make some real magic
Everything that’s happened up to now – Australia’s narrow win over Fiji, Lions’ loss to Argentina – fades into the background as Test series begins
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape
Make-up of the backrow appears to be the most difficult puzzle to crack, especially at openside
Jack Conan: ‘This time with the Lions has been the best few weeks of my career’
The Ireland number eight shares his thoughts on the Lions tour so far, Joe Schmidt and Australia’s ‘unbelievable side’
Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost
Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks
Slow Lions build-up finally culminates in Test week
The Counter Ruck podcast: What, if anything, did we learn about an Irish side which scored 100+ points against a poor Portuguese side?
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii carrying weight of Wallabies’ expectations ahead of first Lions Test
Rugby league recruit says opportunity to play against the Lions was huge factor in his decision to switch codes
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