Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024
‘Don’t treat players like robots’: Sharks coach hits out after Leicester thrashing Leicester won for the first time in their Champions Cup campaign but their 56-17 victory over a depleted Sharks side was an unsatisfying mismatch The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024
Izaia Perese gets Leicester purring in statement triumph against Saracens Leicester held off a late fightback to beat Saracens 32-29 and climb to second place in the Premiership The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024
‘It hurts my reputation’: Leicester’s Cheika felt unwanted over ban Leicester’s director of rugby Michael Cheika has questioned the decision to suspend him for disrespecting an independent match doctor The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
Leicester coach Michael Cheika questions if he is welcome in Premiership after ban for disrespecting doctor Cheika was banned for Leicester’s rout of Newcastle on Saturday after an incident following his first game in charge The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
Leicester criticise RFU following Michael Cheika’s ban for being ‘disrespectful’ The Tigers head coach is banned for the Gallagher Premiership game against Newcastle. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Michael Cheika suspended for disrespecting independent match-day doctor The Leicester Tigers head coach will be banned for the Gallagher Premiership match against Newcastle. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Leicester unhappy after Cheika handed one-game ban for disrespecting doctor Michael Cheika has been banned from Leicester’s match against Newcastle this weekend after he was found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024
New Leicester boss Michael Cheika banned for ‘disrespecting’ doctor after first game in charge The Australian was recruited to the Welford Road club in a significant coup this summer The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Guy Pepper sinks sloppy Leicester as Bath underline task facing Cheika New Leicester coach Michael Cheika saw his side go down 20-15 at home to Bath with Ollie Hassell-Collins dropping the ball in the process of touching down The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024
Tommy Reffell snatches comeback win for 14-man Leicester at Exeter Leicester kicked off Michael Cheika’s reign as coach with a 17-14 win at Exeter despite Solomone Kata’s red card The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024
How Cheika’s Leicester revolution and innovation can deliver Premiership thrills again A new season arrives after the departure of several top stars and amid renewed discussions over what the future holds for the English club game - but a compelling on-field product should again provide plenty of thrills and spills The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Premiership rugby 2024-25: complete club-by-club guide to the season After five different winners in as many seasons, Bath are fancied to become the sixth by dethroning Northampton The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
Premiership 2024-25: Club-by-club guide and predictions for new season Northampton Saints begin as defending champions but eight or nine clubs could contend for the play-offs The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024 Saints eye repeat, big names gone, derby in Cardiff – Premiership talking points The new campaign gets under way on Friday.
AAP · Jun 28, 2024 Waratahs closer to naming coach after Raiwalui signing After guiding Fiji to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a stunning win over the Wallabies, Simon Raiwalui has joined the NSW Waratahs as performance boss.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024 Michael Cheika out to win ‘biggest trophies’ after taking over at Leicester Dan McKellar parted company with the Tigers on Saturday after only one season in charge.
AAP · Jun 22, 2024 McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach One Australian coach could replace another at top English rugby club Leicester, with former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika tipped to replace sacked Dan McKellar.
AAP · Jun 14, 2024 Why ex-Wallabies coach Cheika could handle NRL switch Trent Robinson says Michale Cheika would be up to the task of trying his hand at day-to-day club coaching in the NRL.
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024 WTF Waratahs: rugby union’s sleeping giant remains stranded at rock bottom The Tahs packed out stadiums and tasted the ultimate success 10 years ago but a return to the glory days has never been further away
AAP · May 4, 2024 Lebanon gesture that showed Cheika's NRL credentials Jacob Kiraz says NRL coaching candidate Michael Cheika has a gift for inspiring his players, as evidenced by a gesture from the last Rugby League World Cup.
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Michael Cheika and Joe Schmidt in frame to replace Eddie Jones as Australia coach Former Argentina boss stepped down after leading Pumas to fourth-placed finish at the World Cup
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023 Coachless and clueless: where does Rugby Australia go after Eddie Jones? Dan McKellar and Stephen Larkham head the contenders but patience is needed if hearts and minds are to be won back
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 South Africa deserve World Cup but teams’ approach needs to change Fiji and Portugal should be proud while Ireland and France will have regrets but there has to be incentive for teams to vary tactics