Embattled Wallabies coach Michael Cheika maintains he’s still the man to take Australia to the World Cup despite falling to a ninth defeat of a miserable 2018. Cheika’s side sank to a 37-18 loss — their joint second biggest against England — in a game where they were largely second-best at Twickenham. The defeat was […]
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Jones praises Cheika ahead of BaaBaas clash
ALAN Jones has shelved the phony war and backed Michael Cheika’s call to give hungry young players an opportunity in the Wallabies jersey against his Barbarians team on Saturday at Allianz Stadium. Cheika has rested 13 of the starting side that beat the All Blacks in Brisbane and will field a team consisting of his […]
Cheika prepares to punt on playmaker
RISING Reds playmaker Duncan Paia’aua will be groomed as a no. 10 option for the Wallabies after being called into Michael Cheika’s squad ahead of the third Bledisloe Cup match. Paia’aua is one of four new additions to the Wallabies squad, with Karmichael Hunt returning from injury and promising front-rowers Jermaine Ainsley and Folau Faingaa […]
Coleman a keeper for Australian rugby: Cheika
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika says he’s “very confident” star lock Adam Coleman will stay in Australian rugby through to the 2019 World Cup. In what could be a double-dose of good news after Dave Wessels’ decision to join Melbourne instead of Munster, Cheika said he felt positive about holding onto Coleman despite the big Wallaby […]
‘Nobody’ Cheika calls furious fan
Video Image Cheika’s response to FB rant4:04 Rugby: Michael Cheika responds to the Facebook post about the Wallabies that went viral over the weekend. June 19th 2017 3 hours ago /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Network News/National/ SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — JUNE 17: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika looks on during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and Scotland at […]
Cheika slammed for questionable selection
Video Image Wallabies hurt in Reds loss1:08 Super Rugby: Highlights from the Super Rugby. June 2nd 2017 2 days ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Rugby Union/Super 15/ Michael Cheika. Jamie PandaramThe Daily Telegraph Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend THE player the Wallabies attack could least afford to lose, […]
Cheika reveals mindgames to reclaim Bledisloe
Video Image Michael Cheika agrees with Ruper Rugby team cull1:19 Super Rugby: Michael Cheika agrees with Ruper Rugby team cull. April 11th 2017 3 days ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Rugby Union/Super 15/ Australia coach Michael Cheika watches as his players warm up. Darren Walton, AAPFOX SPORTS Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on […]
‘Cheika will have taken notes’: 5 things
Higginbotham magic!0:36 Super Rugby: Highlights April 1st 2017 4 hours ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Rugby Union/Super 15/ Jim TuckerThe Courier-Mail Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend DESPITE being blown away by the Hurricanes in the second half, Queensland Reds can take away plenty of positives from the loss. […]
Cheika urges Wallabies to overlook money for vision
Video Image Beale double beats Bath0:33 Rugby: Kurtley Beale scored two tries in the Wasps demolitioning of Bath. March 5th 2017 a day ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Rugby Union/News/ Wallabies coach Michael Cheika hopes players will take a pay-cut to play in Australia. Picture: Getty JAMIE PANDARAMThe Daily Telegraph Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on […]
