Melbourne offers the Wallabies a final lifeline — but Joe Schmidt’s side must find belief before it’s too late

Head coaches make big decisions. They call it. When I've wanted a certain player in the 23, and the assistants have said ‘god, No’, I take it on board. ‘I hear ya, but I’m still going with this’

Wherever and whenever it’s been doable this past week or so, I’ve squeezed in chats with interesting rugby folk while south of the equator.

One or two bad apples in an orchard is no big problem. At the start when I took over there was some weeding to be done in the garden and it wasn’t done in one afternoon either. It took time

Leinster’s collapse against Northampton raises major concerns about their Lions contingent and tactical judgment under pressure

Maybe the way Leinster have been steamrolling the knockout stages has something to do with it. Are people saving for the final? 

Finally a win after a long time eating fish. So why am I still grumpy?

Ronan O’Gara reflects on pressure, perspective, and why La Rochelle’s fight starts and ends with Saturday’s clash

We've decamped down to Cap Ferret for a change of air but 50km up the coast on Saturday this rejuvenated Munster team should not be underestimated 

The older kids know Dad needs a win, but two of them went to rugby training this week in Munster jerseys.