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Joe Schmidt eyes fast start to put Aussies on back foot

If Ireland were under any illusions about how tough the defensive challenge that awaits them at Suncorp Stadium this morning will be in this opening Test against Australia, then listening to Wallabies captain Michael Hooper yesterday will have removed any doubt.

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Henderson ready to lead Ulster into battle

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Schatz answers Cheika’s SOS after spate of Wallaby injuries

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Controversial Beale welcomed back into Australian fold

Will Ireland miss Poite’s scrum scrutiny?

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Cooper included in Oz team by new coach McKenzie

Spiky Deans gives nothing away

It’s fair to say Robbie Deans does not like speaking to the media.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2013

Gatland thrilled with ‘best ref’ Joubert for second Test

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Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Deans silent over Dwyer's 'cheat' comment about Lions

Australia coach Robbie Deans today refused to provide the British and Irish Lions with any ammunition ahead of Saturday’s series opener by distancing himself from Bob Dwyer’s accusation that the tourists are “cheats”.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2013

Farrell: I'm happy we won't face 'bloody good' Cooper

After posing serious questions of the British & Irish Lions' defence in Brisbane on Saturday, there was undisguised relief in the camp when the management learned that Quade Cooper would not be facing them during the Test series with Australia.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2013

Aussies choose Horwill as captain to face Lions

Australia have named Tri-Nations winning captain James Horwill as their skipper for the British and Irish Lions Tour.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2013

Beale could miss Lions series to deal with alcohol-related issues

Australia back Kurtley Beale could miss this summer’s three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions after the Melbourne Rebels announced he will take an indefinite leave of absence from rugby to resolve personal issues.

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Club: 'Alcohol the big issue' for troubled Beale

Former Australia hooker Adam Freier says rugby union must follow the example set by other codes and help the troubled Wallabies superstar Kurtley Beale tackles his issues with alcohol.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2013

Beale blow for Wallabies

Australia full-back Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand with a hamstring strain.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2011

Deans names Beale in provisional side to face All Blacks

Australia will give full-back Kurtley Beale every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Beale worry for Aussies

Australia are sweating over the fitness of star full-back Kurtley Beale ahead of Sunday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2011

Gaffney: We can play better

Despite Ireland’s convincing 15-6 victory over an in-form Australia side at Eden Park on Saturday, backs coach Alan Gaffney maintains the best is still to come from this Irish team.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011

Deans praises Wallabies’ response

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans hailed his side’s display after last week’s shock defeat to Samoa following their commanding 39-20 victory over South Africa last night.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

McAlister hoping to bid farewell in style

Departing Blues utility back Luke McAlister is hoping for a fitting final appearance at Eden Park on Friday when takes to the field in the Super Rugby play-offs against the Waratahs.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

Beale gets his chance for Australia

Australia coach Robbie Deans admits Kurtley Beale’s pending court appearance influenced the selectors’ decision to hand the talented utility his first Test start against Fiji in Canberra on Saturday.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2010