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Joe Schmidt
News, features, and analysis on former Ireland rugby union head coach and current Australia head coach Joe Schmidt
Some Australians greet Joe Schmidt’s box-kicking approach like an invasive species
Former Wallaby international Matt Toomua wasn’t happy with the amount of kicking from scrumhalf in victory over Wales
Joe Schmidt’s Australian tenure gets off to winning start against Wales
Tries from Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Tom Wright gave Wallabies the edge in scrappy contest
Joe Schmidt picks new Australia captain and seven debutants for squad to face Wales
Liam Wright is Australia’s seventh skipper in past year
Simon Zebo was true to his manifesto, and that distinguished him from the herd
In every generation there are players who play to a different beat. The beauty of Zebo as a rugby player was that he was a mosaic of other influences
New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Fiji confirmed as Ireland’s November opponents
World Cup quarter-final rematch set for the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies also come to town on November 30th
Matt Williams: Joe Schmidt faces unenviable tasks in trying to save Australian rugby from catastrophe
There is no quick fix for Australian rugby, and while Schmidt is a high quality coach, he is not a panacea
Gordon D’Arcy: Joe Schmidt could revolutionise rugby in Australia
Former Ireland coach combines his attention to detail with Australian joie de vivre, making the 2025 Lions tour all the more intriguing
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt taking Australia job adds intrigue to the Lions tour
Former Ireland coach had his imprint all over New Zealand’s victory against his former team in the Rugby World Cup
Joe Schmidt confirmed as new head coach of Australia on two-year deal
The New Zealander will take charge in March and his contract will cover the Test series against the British & Irish Lions in 2025
Joe Schmidt set to become new head coach of Australia, say reports
Former Ireland coach was assistant to the All Blacks at the last Rugby World Cup
Rugby Australia’s pursuit of Joe Schmidt likely to lean heavily on David Nucifora
Nucifora will return home to act in an advisory role with RA after his IRFU contract ends
All Blacks’ loss meets muted response as New Zealand falls out of love with rugby
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he is keen to continue to work with former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt
New Zealand 11 South Africa 12 (FT) Rugby World Cup final as it happened
Video, reaction and analysis as South Africa claim a record fourth World Cup crown
Joe Schmidt and Rassie Erasmus add some Irish rugby flavour to the World Cup final
Rugby World Cup final sees matchup of two coaches with deep links to Irish rugby
Garry Ringrose: ‘All hands on deck’ in preparing for New Zealand clash
Ireland centre says mental fitness as important as physical durability given the threat of the Kiwi backline
View from New Zealand: All Blacks have a deep respect for Ireland – but not a lot of love
New Zealand is a country unsure of where it is going but this weekend, with a general election and a Rugby World Cup clash with Ireland, it hopes for signs of a positive direction of travel
Joe Schmidt helped Ireland topple the All Blacks, and now he’s helping to build them back up
Ireland's former head coach and now New Zealand’s assistant/attack coach is tasked with undoing the damage to the All Blacks’ psyche
‘He’s an outstanding man’ - Keith Andrews praises Andy Farrell after spending time in Irish rugby camp
Ireland assistant manager was invited to observe rugby side’s training during the Grand Slam run
New Zealand embrace Ian Foster’s message that Saturday’s meeting with Ireland is their ‘final’
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: No doubt about the All Blacks’ intent as they look forward to testing Ireland’s mettle in the quarter-final
Paradigm shift shows Ireland are in All Blacks’ heads like never before
Will there be four European semi-finalists left in the World Cup for the first time ever?
Keith Earls: ‘I don’t think Joe would know anything about this squad’
Andy Farrell has changed the mood and tone but Joe Schmidt is still in the Irish conversation
Ian Madigan on Johnny Sexton: ‘He would never withhold information like other halfbacks might’
Former Ireland outhalf offers interesting insight into Jack Crowley’s role at this Rugby World Cup
‘He’s awesome’: How Joe Schmidt is helping the All Blacks target more Rugby World Cup success
Coach’s tone remains constant, as does the attention to detail, urging players to ‘tighten our shape … we want to be nice and square’
Gordon D’Arcy: I knew if I’d made the Rugby World Cup squad long before the coach’s number flashed up
I can vividly recall that chat with Joe Schmidt in 2015, he tried to find the words to let me down gently
Joe Schmidt takes up full-time assistant role with the All Blacks
Under-fire New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has ‘absolute confidence’ of board
New Zealand rugby: Ian Foster survives fallout in wake of Ireland series defeat
All Blacks coach promises change ahead of two Rugby Championship tests against South Africa
Ireland to face formidable All Blacks challenge; Kilkenny embrace underdogs role
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
‘He’s not playing! He’s not taking the field is he?’ - Andy Farrell on Joe Schmidt’s involvement with All Blacks
‘I’ve been an assistant coach myself, you assist and you follow the head coach’s rules so that’s the way of the world’
Maori All Blacks vs Ireland: Bundee Aki named captain as knee injury ends Iain Henderson’s tour
All of Ireland’s uncapped players start on Wednesday morning; Will Jordan added to list of All Blacks’ Covid absentees
Covid strikes Ireland’s tour of New Zealand; Reaction to ugly All-Ireland brawl
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Joe Schmidt drafted in to help Covid-ravaged All Blacks
Both coaches and players test positive ahead of first test as Maori All Blacks name squad for Wednesday
Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star
Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes
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