Questioning his reaction is to question the impulse that makes him still irreplaceable

Johann van Graan needs to back up his promise to invest in local talent

Former Leinster coach fondly remembers experiences of rivalry with Munster

Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal

There’s nothing that relaxes me more than a good blast of heavy metal

Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners

The Stoop in April 2009 is the scene for the first in a new series looking back at sporting scandals

Staff were ordered not to leave any doors on the lower level of its headquarters open

A crunch trip to Twickenham doesn’t seem as daunting after two Six Nations victories

New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

A power struggle between coach and captain is an essential dynamic for a successful team

Coach has a history of winning, a word that has been lost to the Australian game

New Zealander to leave Glasgow Warriors and replace Michael Cheika in July 2020

Coach who has ambitions to lead country ‘at some stage’ impressed with Irish skill levels

Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland

All Blacks coach remains quiet on whether he will engage in any mind games with Eddie Jones

Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options

Former Leinster coach saw his Wallabies exit World Cup after heavy defeat to England

‘It’s a cruel, cruel world when you ask those questions two minutes after you’ve been knocked out’

The referees don’t always get it spot-on, but everyone must adjust to new tackle laws

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Odds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisis

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Captain Eales warned referee he would act if French foul play was not addressed

The notion that a player’s birthplace should influence World Cup selection is plain daft

Nobody moulds adversity into a positive force better than Wallabies coach Cheika

New Australian coach says he is looking forward to the challenge of new environment

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup rout gives Steve Hansen food for thought ahead of Japan

Gainline theory has been knocking around for 90 years, but done right it’s still mighty effective

Combination of results in Auckland and Cardiff could put Joe Schmidt’s side top

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Joey Carbery’s injury against Italy has cast a pall on Ireland’s World Cup preparations

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years