Person: Cheiks

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David Pocock congradulates Rory Best 26/11/2016

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The sabbatical that paid off for David Pocock

When you put in the type of performance David Pocock delivered against Ireland last weekend, it becomes a little difficult to comprehend the Australian back-rower believed taking his one-year sabbatical from the game was something of a career risk.

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Will Genia knows folly of underrating Ireland

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Mike McCarthy: Expect Wallabies match to be a grueller

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Scott Fardy confident Australia can cope without Michael Hooper

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Team-mates in awe as Paul O’Connell truly leader of the pack

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Sexton: ‘Performance driven’ Ireland not focused on Cheika

Sexton’s seen it all with Cheika

From a confidence boost as a Leinster U20 to being targeted as the British and Irish Lions playmaker, Johnny Sexton has experienced the full range of Michael Cheika compliments and a fair few run-ins with the Australia coach besides.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Schmidt has faith in Henshaw at centre

Joe Schmidt has admitted he cannot “ask too much more” of Robbie Henshaw as the Connacht centre wrestles with Brian O’Driscoll’s legacy.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014

Schatz answers Cheika’s SOS after spate of Wallaby injuries

On another day, Jake Schatz would have been a great story.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Schmidt wary of ‘workaholic’ Wallabies

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has seen Michael Cheika make his mark on teams in Dublin, Paris and Sydney, and the one constant he expects to have been passed on to the Wallabies by their new boss is a collective work ethic.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Controversial Beale welcomed back into Australian fold

Quade Cooper believes Australia must find a new “identity” under Michael Cheika to move on from the Kurtley Beale saga.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

O'Brien expecting tougher challenge from Waratahs

Sean O’Brien anticipates his former Leinster boss Michael Cheika sending out a fired-up New South Wales Waratahs team against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

Cheika: Bringing in marquee player like O’Driscoll could work

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has admitted he sees the value of bringing a marquee name like Brian O’Driscoll into the Australian club.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2012

O’Driscoll may link up with old coach Cheika

Brian O’Driscoll yesterday revealed he considered a move to Super Rugby in the southern hemisphere last year.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

O’Driscoll: change at the top is good for us

IT WAS a relaxed and smiling Brian O’Driscoll who turned up at the Aviva Stadium for press duties yesterday and no wonder. Most men must make do with just the one honeymoon period; the Leinster and Irish centre is currently in the midst of two.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2010

Unlucky 13 no deterrent for focused McFadden

A QUICK study of Leinster centre Fergus McFadden’s rugby CV reveals the extraordinary statistic that he has played more often for Ireland than Leinster.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2010

Fogarty fired up for Scarlets showdown

BRICKFIELDS, November 21. A crowd of just over 2,000 has wandered in to Plymouth Albion’s home ground for the British and Irish Cup game against Leinster’s second string.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2009

Whitaker warming to the task in new Leinster backroom role

THERE were some conflicting emotions swirling around Chris Whitaker’s head last Saturday night as he watched Leinster take Munster apart at the RDS.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2009

Leinster bid to maintain momentum

LEINSTER coach Michael Cheika has resisted the urge to wrap his key players in cotton wool ahead of the Heineken Cup final. For now anyway.

Fri, 08 May, 2009

Patience could prove a virtue for Sexton

JONATHAN SEXTON has had to be patient in his pursuit of the Leinster number ten jersey, but he recognises that experience cannot be usurped by ambition.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2009

‘Beast’ Healy gets ready to rumble

IF you think Cian Healy looks intimidating on the pitch, you should see him on the road.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2009