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 looking for confidence-boosting success in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 25 : Australia back Ben Donaldson feels success in a potentially hostile environment in the two-test series in Argentina over the next fortnight will serve as a confidence boost with next year’s World Cup drawing closer.
Ikitau eyes return to crowded Wallabies midfield for Argentina challenge
MELBOURNE, Aug 24 : Len Ikitau is ready to return to the Wallabies' midfield against Argentina after injury troubles and has an open mind about where he should fit in new coach Les Kiss's plans.
Kiss makes solid start as coach as Wallabies turn focus to Argentina
MELBOURNE, Aug 17 : Les Kiss has ticked the first box of his Australia coaching tenure with a two-test sweep of Japan while setting a solid platform for a bigger challenge when the Wallabies tour Argentina next week.
Wallabies start new era under Kiss against Jones' Japan
MELBOURNE, Aug 6 : Les Kiss makes his debut as Australia coach against Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka on Saturday, kicking off a countdown to build the Wallabies into serious contenders for next year's World Cup on home soil.
Former Australia coach Schmidt returns to Ireland in consultancy role
BELFAST, July 29 : Former Australia and Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will take up a 12-month consultancy role with Ulster Rugby, the Irish province said on Wednesday.
Ulster confirm Joe Schmidt to join province as coach development advisor
Ulster Rugby has confirmed that Joe Schmidt will join the province in consultancy capacity, taking up a newly created role as coach development advisor.
Kiss to keep Wallabies door open to overseas players in search of winning formula
MELBOURNE, July 23 : Australia coach Les Kiss will "look far and wide" for talent and not hesitate to select overseas-based players if they give the Wallabies the best chance of winning, signalling a pragmatic approach as he begins his tenure in the buildup to the World Cup.
Kiss inherits Wallabies side with familiar problems
MELBOURNE, July 21 : Joe Schmidt would have liked to hand over a fully rebuilt Wallabies side to Les Kiss but instead the incoming coach will find a similar set of problems to the ones that greeted the New Zealander two years ago.