Michael Cheika
Michael Cheika relishing battle with new England head coach Eddie Jones
Michael Cheika says that he will put friendship to one side when Eddie Jones travels back to Australia with his new England team next summer.
Nov 22, 11:48
Geoff Parling: 'Stuart Lancaster laid good foundations'
England lock Geoff Parling insists that whoever takes over as the team's new head coach will inherit a strong squad, despite their recent World Cup disappointment.
Nov 18, 19:31
Michael Cheika rules himself out of England running
Michael Cheika dismisses reports linking him with becoming the new head coach of England, insisting that he is happy in his role with Australia.
Nov 16, 14:47
Warren Gatland "not interested" in replacing Stuart Lancaster
Warren Gatland responds to speculation linking him with the vacant England job by stating that he intends to remain with Wales.
Nov 14, 14:14
Eddie Jones: 'I've had no contact from England'
Eddie Jones says that he has not been contacted about succeeding Stuart Lancaster as head coach of England.
Nov 12, 11:39
Martyn Thomas: 'England have been shambolic'
Ex-Rugby Football Union chairman Martyn Thomas claims that the England team have been a 'shambles' in recent years.
Nov 12, 10:58
Next England head coach: Five contenders
Sports Mole assesses five of the men that are reportedly in the running to replace Stuart Lancaster as the new head coach of England.
Nov 12, 10:39
Jake White 'interested in England job'
Jake White, who won the World Cup with South Africa in 2007, confirms that he would be interested in taking over England following Stuart Lancaster's exit.
Nov 11, 20:37
Brian Moore calls for English head coach
Former England hooker Brian Moore urges the RFU to appoint an Englishman as Stuart Lancaster's successor.
Nov 11, 19:30
Rugby Football Union to take "sufficient time" to find new England head coach
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says that the board will take "sufficient time" to find a new head coach for England following Stuart Lancaster's departure.
Nov 11, 16:54
Lee Mears wants English appointment
Stuart Lancaster's replacement at the Twickenham helm should be an Englishman, according to Lee Mears.
Nov 11, 13:41
England head coach Stuart Lancaster resigns
The RFU confirms that Stuart Lancaster has stepped down as England head coach by mutual consent after four years in charge.
Nov 11, 12:08
RFU denies making contact with Michael Cheika over coaching role
Michael Cheika has not been approached by the Rugby Football Union to take over from Stuart Lancaster, according to a spokesman for the governing body.
Nov 9, 20:31
England line up Australia coach Michael Cheika as Stuart Lancaster replacement?
The Rugby Football Union identify Australia's Michael Cheika to replace Stuart Lancaster as England head coach, according to a report.
Nov 9, 10:52
Michael Cheika makes light of World Cup final tactics leak
Michael Cheika laughs off suggestions that a tactics leak 24 hours before Saturday's World Cup final was to blame for the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand.
Nov 1, 11:48
Will Genia hails "incredible" progress under Michael Cheika
Australia scrum-half Will Genia praises head coach Michael Cheika for the impact that he has made on the team during his first year in charge.
Oct 31, 21:46
Michael Cheika: 'David Pocock, Michael Hooper instrumental for Australia'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika tells Sports Mole that the pairing of David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play an "instrumental" part in the future of the team.
Oct 31, 21:09
Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 31, 16:49
Live Commentary: New Zealand 34-17 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
Oct 31, 14:00
Australia appear to reveal tactics for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Australia head coach Michael Cheika appears to unintentionally reveal some of his tactics for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 15:47
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:36
Scott Sio returns to Australia team for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Scott Sio returns to Australia's starting XV for this Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:21
Australia coach Michael Cheika: 'New Zealand will be confident'
Australia coach Michael Cheika says that he believes New Zealand will think that they have the Wallabies' "measure" going into Saturday's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.
Oct 26, 00:12
Live Commentary: Argentina 15-29 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Australia's 29-15 victory over Argentina, as they maintained their winning run to book a place in the final.
Oct 25, 15:00
Michael Cheika: 'Australia ready for Rugby World Cup semi-final'
Michael Cheika says that Australia are ready for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Sunday.
Oct 24, 17:27
Australia duo Israel Folau, David Pocock return for Rugby World Cup semi-final
Israel Folau and David Pocock both return from injury to start for Australia in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham.
Oct 23, 15:22
David Campese furious with World Rugby treatment of Craig Joubert
Former Australia winger David Campese says that the person from World Rugby who decided to publicly fault referee Craig Joubert "should be shot".
Oct 20, 14:27
Australia coach Michael Cheika: 'Craig Joubert treated unfairly by World Rugby'
Australia coach Michael Cheika believes that Craig Joubert has been unfairly singled out by World Rugby for making a wrong call in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Oct 20, 10:11
Will Genia: 'We believe in ourselves'
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that his side get all of the confidence they need from perpetual improvement in training.
Oct 18, 23:14
Australia reach semi-finals with thrilling last-gasp win over Scotland
Bernard Foley scores a penalty in the last minute to book Australia's place in the semi-finals courtesy of a thrilling 35-34 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 17:47
Half-Time Report: Scotland build suprise lead over Australia
Scotland are on course to reach the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 24 years having taken a 16-15 lead into the halfway stage against Australia.
Oct 18, 16:46
Live Commentary: Australia 35-34 Scotland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Australia's last-gasp 35-34 win over Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 15:10
David Pocock in contention to face Scotland
Michael Cheika says that no decision has been made over David Pocock's involvement against Scotland, but he expects to have the flanker available.
Oct 12, 20:03
Australia top Pool A after Wales victory
Australia withstand Wales's second-half onslaught to top Pool A and secure a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Scotland.
Oct 10, 18:41
Live Commentary: Australia 15-6 Wales - as it happened
Relive all the action from Australia's narrow 15-6 win over Wales in their Pool A clash at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 15:45
Preview: Australia vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Pool A decider between Australia and Wales at Twickenham.
Oct 8, 19:30
Australia's Israel Folau passed fit for World Cup clash against Wales
Israel Folau is passed fit for Saturday's crucial Rugby World Cup match against Wales at Twickenham.
Oct 8, 13:42
Michael Cheika: 'Scoreline doesn't reflect game'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika suggests that his side's 20-point victory over England at Twickenham flattered the Wallabies.
Oct 3, 23:57
Australia condemn England to Rugby World Cup exit
England crash out of their home Rugby World Cup courtesy of a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 3, 21:53
Half-Time Report: Bernard Foley puts England on brink of World Cup exit
Bernard Foley scores two tries to help Australia into a 17-3 lead over England at the halfway stage of their crucial Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham.
Oct 3, 20:47
