Schmidt optimistic for Wallabies ahead of Lions tour
DUBLIN : Australia coach Joe Schmidt sounded an optimistic note even after the Wallabies lost to Ireland on Saturday as he now turns his attention to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
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Wallabies face winless Europe tour for first time since 1958
DUBLIN :Australia face the prospect of a winless tour for the first time in almost 70 years after Saturday’s loss to Ireland made it three in a row and with a tough test against France to come next weekend.
Ireland secure comprehensive 46-19 win over Australia
Ireland strolled to a 46-19 victory over Australia in their Autumn Nations Series test this evening.
Wallabies turn to fresh legs as Schmidt seeks positives in tough season
DUBLIN :Australia are hoping fresh legs in their team will give them a much-needed lift as they continue to labour through the last weeks of their season, coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Fatigued Australia insist there is still energy for test assignments
Australia prop forward Angus Bell insisted the Wallabies still have "petrol in the tank" even if coach Joe Schmidt says his side is running on empty.
Wallabies coach Schmidt backs players despite Italy defeat
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is considering recalls for centre Len Ikitau and fly-half James O'Connor for next weekend's clash with Ireland as he called on fans not to "lose faith" in his team after Saturday's 26-19 loss against Italy.
Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the fight and resilience of Tom Farrell as he described the 32-year-old’s imminent Test debut as a ‘Roy of the Rovers’ story.
Australia's Carter Gordon returns for Italy test in Udine
Australia flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named in the starting XV for the Autumn International series clash with Italy in Udine on Saturday.