Schmidt in line for Wallabies job
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been installed as the frontrunner to take over the Wallabies, with March 2024 set as the deadline to appoint Eddie Jones’ successor.
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been installed as the frontrunner to take over the Wallabies, with March 2024 set as the deadline to appoint Eddie Jones’ successor.
Former All Blacks assistant Joe Schmidt is a leading contender to replace Eddie Jones as head coach of Australia, according to reports.
Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography “Ordinary Joe” but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.
New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Saturday he won’t lead the All Blacks next year, saying his focus will not extend beyond this year’s World Cup.
Joe Schmidt is considering throwing his hat into the ring to become the next All Blacks head coach, according to reports in New Zealand.
Joe Schmidt’s loyalty to Ian Foster prevented the All Blacks head coach from being replaced by Scott Robinson in August.
New Zealand’s preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray on Monday after head coach Ian Foster, two of his assistants and two players were forced to withdraw from training after testing positive for coronavirus.
Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.
Joe Schmidt is to step down as director of rugby and high performance at World Rugby at the end of the year after just over a year in the post, the sport’s governing body announced on Friday.
Departing coach Joe Schmidt says that Ireland’s failure to make the All Blacks work for their points was his side’s undoing following their 46-14 quarter-final defeat in Tokyo.