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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Schmidt names three uncapped players in Wallabies squad for Nations Championship test
SYDNEY, June 19 : Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Friday named three uncapped players, including flyhalf Declan Meredith, in his squad for July's Nations Championship tests against Ireland, France and Italy.
Larkham to coach Australia A in 2026 alongside Schmidt, Cron
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.
Ireland coach Farrell signs extension through 2031 World Cup
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 signs new contract with Ireland until 2031
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.
Brumbies keen to impress against Force with Wallabies coach watching, says Alaalatoa
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.
Flyhalf O'Connor targeting Wallabies recall
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.
Former All Blacks assistant McLeod named Wallabies defence coach
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.
IRFU face battle to retain Andy Farrell after the World Cup as Saracens offer €1.2m-a-year deal
The IRFU look set to face competition to retain Andy Farrell as head coach beyond next year's World Cup.