Michael Cheika

Michael Cheika

coach Australia

Michael Cheika is an Australian rugby union coach and former player, celebrated for his dynamic coaching style and leadership. He gained prominence as the head coach of the Australian national team, leading them to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final. Cheika's coaching career also includes stints with various clubs and national teams, making him a sought-after candidate for coaching roles, including potential opportunities with Wales.

Born on Jul 28, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
18,220
Power
811$
Sentiment
5.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.06% +10% 5,030,000 3,299 $5,100 3$
Australia 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 14,921 $1,380,000 807$
Totals 2 30,529,884 18,220 $1,385,100 810$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Michael Cheika was the Wallabies coach who took the team to train at Penrith and interacted with young Joseph Suaalii. 6

Joseph Aukuso Suaalii Israel Folau Rod Kafer
The Sydney Morning Herald: The day Joseph Suaalii, 14, trained with the Wallabies. It began his path to the Lions

Ireland Ireland: Michael Cheika guided Los Pumas to the semi-finals in France. 5

Joe Schmidt Andy Farrell Eddie Jones Felipe Contepomi Tom Wright Rob Valetini Will Skelton Jake Gordon Tate Mcdermott Johnny Sexton Simon Easterby Noah Lolesio Joseph Aukuso Suaalii
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Wily old fox Joe Schmidt likely to have plenty up his sleeve for Lions Tests – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael Cheika was in charge of the Waratahs when Johnny Sexton and the Lions were agitated by attempts to rough up the Irish outhalf. 5

Tom Bowen Danny Grewcock Ronan O Gara Duncan Mcrae Johnny Sexton Hugo Keenan Blair Kinghorn Ben White Owen Farrell Tadhg Beirne James Ryan Finlay Bealham Josh Van Der Flier Mack Hansen Taniela Tupou Andrew Kellaway Hugh Sinclair
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Lions roll on to Sydney where a Waratahs upset seems unlikely – The Irish Times

Australia Australia: Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said last month he’d been stunned to see the level of attacking skill in the Premiership while coaching Leicester. 7

Finn Russell Jamison Gibson Park Luke Morahan Joe Schmidt Lukhan Salakaia Loto Josh Canham Seru Uru Ryan Smith Angus Blyth
The Sydney Morning Herald: Data shows why run-and-gun Lions are a different beast

Ireland Ireland: Michael Cheika had a legendary sideline blow-up during the Premiership final. 7

Leo Cullen Michael Hooper Daniel Herbert Phil Waugh Joe Schmidt Les Kiss Laurie Fisher Joseph Sua Ali I
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Lions can’t afford to be infected by Irish rugby’s sense of entitlement against resurgent Australia – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mick Byrne is a former assistant to Michael Cheika. 6

Joe Schmidt Will Skelton Nick Champion De Crespigny Darcy Swain Taniela Tupou Carlo Tizzano Corey Toole Tim Ryan Langi Gleeson Noah Lolesio Len Ikitau Tom Hooper Angus Bell Matt Faessler Max Jorgensen Tom Lynagh Joseph Aukuso Suaalii Waisea Nayacalevu Mick Byrne Robbie Deans David Pocock Michael Hooper Arthur Seddon Andy Farrell Quade Cooper James O Connor Kurtley Beale
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Australia squad thin on playmakers may come back to bite Joe Schmidt – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Michael Cheika was livid about the decision involving Dan Cole. 4

Leo Cullen Bill Walsh Andy Farrell Joe Schmidt Joel Jutge Andrea Piardi Ian Tempest Karl Dickson Nicky Smith Dan Cole
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rugby players seem to think they can interrogate referees. It needs to stop – The Irish Times

Australia Australia: Michael Cheika was critical of match officials after narrowly losing the Premiership final. 5

James Slipper Noah Lolesio Jack Debreczeni Tim Horan Dan Cole
The Sydney Morning Herald: The hard questions needed to be asked about Super Rugby

Australia Australia: Michael Cheika has guided Leicester into the final of the English Premiership. 8

Stephen Larkham Salesi Rayasi Mick Byrne Jack Maddocks Will Skelton
The Sydney Morning Herald: Why Stephen Larkham got it right in the Super Rugby finals

Australia Australia: Michael Cheika could prove himself as one of the world’s best rugby coaches by delivering Leicester an English Premiership title. 8

Phil Waugh Les Kiss Dan Mckellar Oscar Piastri Darren Coleman David Kidwell
The Sydney Morning Herald: Cheika on trophies, Aussie snubs and a future in league