Irish Lions, Joe Schmidt and Wallabies

Joe Schmidt: Australia still have work to do ahead of next year’s Lions series
Australia boss Joe Schmidt is optimistic next summer’s British and Irish Lions series will be competitive following an agonising 22-19 defeat to Andy Farrell’s Ireland in Dublin. Former Ireland head coach Schmidt looked set to enjoy a memorable return to the Aviva Stadium before Gus McCarthy’s late try snatched victory for the hosts.
Joe Schmidt on whether Wallabies are now ready for B&I Lions
Australia boss Joe Schmidt is optimistic that next summer’s British and Irish Lions series will be competitive.
Hopes high that Joe Schmidt will remain in charge of the Wallabies beyond British and Irish Lions series
Joe Schmidt has been hailed for the “huge difference” he has made to the Wallabies, with his assistant Laurie Fisher hopeful the New Zealand-born mentor will continue his role as Australia’s coach beyond next year’s series against the British and Irish Lions.
Joe Schmidt: Wallabies have done enough to show Lions series will be a contest
Joe Schmidt doesn’t feel his Australian side is ready to live with the British and Irish Lions just yet. But this Wallaby performance in pushing Ireland to the pin of their collar on Saturday afternoon,
Joe Schmidt sets deadline on Wallabies coaching decision
Joe Schmidt has shared his verdict on his important future coaching decision that he has publicly stated he will be making in December.
Joe Schmidt: ‘I'm hoping next July that you'll see a Wallabies team worthy of taking on the Lions’
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt is confident that his side will be in even better shape by the time they face the Lions in next summer’s first Test on July 19. The Wallabies pushed Ireland all the way,
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Joe Schmidt has candid admission about Australia after Ireland defeat in Dublin
Australia boss Joe Schmidt is optimistic next summer’s British and Irish Lions series will be competitive following an ...
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Joe Schmidt on a warm Irish welcome as he rues Australia's missed chances
Schmidt's successor, Andy Farrell, watched his players almost make a mess of the IRFU's 150th commemoration party as their ...
Much room for Irish improvement but at least Joe Schmidt and his Aussies failed to ruin milestone day
All rather rude, really, what with Ireland marking their 150th year and wearing those special shirts, Cian Healy becoming ...
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Donncha O’Callaghan reveals hilarious mix-up with Joe Schmidt after his daughter’s birth
Former Munster and Ireland star Donncha O’Callaghan was walking out of the hospital when he received a call from Joe Schmidt.
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How Joe Schmidt’s return to Dublin has brought back many memories
Joe Schmidt uses the word ‘comfortable’ to describe his return to Ireland. The Australia team are based in a well-appointed ...
Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground
Australia hoped to arrive at the 150th birthday of the Irish Rugby Football Union in Dublin this weekend with a chance to ...
Giant Jenga, Grand Slams and ‘no teddy bear’ approach – Joe Schmidt on Andy Farrell’s stellar rise
There are two public images of Andy Farrell. One is the teak-tough rugby league player who made a barnstorming debut for ...
‘That was a privilege’ – Andy Farrell insists Joe Schmidt ‘should be celebrated’ after ‘invaluable’ tenure with Ireland
IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell admits it was a “privilege” to revive his coaching career under Joe Schmidt. Faz clashes with ...
Andy Farrell’s Ireland get the better of Joe Schmidt’s Australia in tight Autumn Nations Series clash with the Lions tour next on the agenda
On an afternoon teeming with sub-plots, the simple narrative arc at the Aviva Stadium was that a misfiring Ireland ground out ...