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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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.
June 12 : ACT Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham will lead the Australia A coaching staff this year alongside departing Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt and Western Force's Simon Cron, Rugby Australia said on Friday.
June 5 : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has extended his contract until the end of the 2031 World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), which will see him in charge of Ireland through to the conclusion of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
MELBOURNE, May 8 : Veteran Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa says the chance to impress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will give his ACT Brumbies teammates fuel as they look to return to form in a must-win match at home against the Western Force on Saturday.
MELBOURNE, March 27 : Being relieved of Wallabies duties in November was a tough blow for James O'Connor but the veteran flyhalf is not giving up on his test career yet with a home Rugby World Cup on the horizon.
MELBOURNE, March 23 : Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod has been named Wallabies defence coach under incoming boss Les Kiss, Rugby Australia said on Monday.
The IRFU look set to face competition to retain Andy Farrell as head coach beyond next year's World Cup.
MELBOURNE, Feb 16 : Australia will play world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium on September 27 and travel to their Eden Park graveyard two weeks later to meet New Zealand, Rugby Australia said on Monday.