Joe Schmidt, Lions and Australia

Please don't go, Joe: Is the Wallabies' progress enough to get Schmidt to stay?
Please don't go, Joe. The Wallabies may have lost on the weekend, but their upward curve is obvious. Still, it might not be enough to convince Joe Schmidt to extend his 18-month contract.
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.
Australia not yet ready to silence the Lions roar, says national rugby coach Joe Schmidt
DUBLIN – Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his side are “maybe” not at the level yet to win the three-Test Series with the British & Irish Lions in 2025 but they are ready to make it a “contest”.
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’s three-word response over the Wallabies’ readiness for the Lions
Despite being competitive in all their recent Grand Slam Tests, Joe Schmidt feels the Wallabies must improve ahead of next year's series against the Lions.
Australia not yet ready to silence the Lions' roar, says Schmidt
Australia coach Joe Schmidt says his side are "maybe" not at the level yet to win the three test series with the British & Irish Lions next year but they are ready to make it a "contest".
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 ...
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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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Caelan Doris plays down potential 'Joe Schmidt effect' ahead of Australia clash
Ireland may have been down in the mouth after the opening November defeat to the All Blacks. But the possibility of being ...
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Schmidt not expecting hero's welcome on Ireland return
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is not expecting any "love bombs" when he returns to Lansdowne Road, where he engineered many ...
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Disrespected Joe Schmidt has a score to settle when Australia face Ireland next weekend
Ireland were flying, New Zealand were a mixed bag and 36 years of World Cup history was casually dismissed amid widespread ...
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Joe Schmidt's Challenging Return: A Battle of Emotions and Rugby
Joe Schmidt, the new coach of Australia, faces an emotional challenge as he prepares to lead his team against his former side ...
Giant Jenga, Grand Slams and ‘no teddy bear’ approach – Joe Schmidt on Andy Farrell’s stellar rise
As Farrell’s Ireland prepare to host Schmidt’s Australia, the Wallabies coach reveals the traits that make his former protege ...
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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.