Joe Schmidt

News, features, and analysis on former Ireland rugby union head coach and current Australia head coach Joe Schmidt

Robbie Henshaw sees plenty of room for improvement

Robbie Henshaw sees plenty of room for improvement

Young centre delighted to get win against South Africa

Sun Nov 09 2014 - 13:24

Jared Payne to undergo scan on foot injury on Monday

Jared Payne to undergo scan on foot injury on Monday

Centre is a doubt for Georgia game with suspected sprain

Sun Nov 09 2014 - 13:12

Joe Schmidt praises courage of Irish players after famous win over South Africa

Joe Schmidt praises courage of Irish players after famous win over South Africa

Ireland coach not racing ahead of himself after great start to November campaign

By Johnny Watterson at the Aviva StadiumSat Nov 08 2014 - 20:27

Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa

Hard-nosed Ireland display sets up victory over South Africa

Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe score tries on epic night at the Aviva Stadium

By John O'Sullivan at the Aviva StadiumSat Nov 08 2014 - 20:11

Johnny Sexton: ‘My wife and mum tell me to relax and be happy but I can’t do that’

Johnny Sexton: ‘My wife and mum tell me to relax and be happy but I can’t do that’

Outhalf will return from France with his desire for success still burning

By Gerry ThornleySat Nov 08 2014 - 08:00

Springbok midfield’s ability must be tested well behind their gain line

Springbok midfield’s ability must be tested well behind their gain line

Joe Schmidt’s men braced for the inevitable massive physical challenge the Boks represent

By Liam TolandFri Nov 07 2014 - 18:29

New cap Jared Payne the natural centre of attention

New cap Jared Payne the natural centre of attention

International window of opportunity finally opens for experienced Kiwi

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Nov 07 2014 - 18:29

Daunting assignment beckons for Ireland’s new midfield

Daunting assignment beckons for Ireland’s new midfield

Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne face a baptism of fire against focused Springboks

By Gerry ThornleyFri Nov 07 2014 - 18:28

Jan Serfontein ready to square up to Jared Payne

Jan Serfontein ready to square up to Jared Payne

21-year-old Springbok is one of several young players brought in by coach Meyer

By Johnny WattersonFri Nov 07 2014 - 01:00

Ireland call upon Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne

Ireland call upon Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne

Schmidt: 'I do think that centres are interchangeable. With Robbie and Jared you may see a bit of that'

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Nov 06 2014 - 14:29

New centre partnership of Henshaw and Payne on the cards

New centre partnership of Henshaw and Payne on the cards

With Best injured, McGrath and Cronin are likely to join Ross in the Ireland frontrow

By Gerry ThornleyThu Nov 06 2014 - 11:06

Springbok bully boys likely to have too much up front for ‘nice’ Ireland

Springbok bully boys likely to have too much up front for ‘nice’ Ireland

A year on and New Zealand heartbreak lingers. Distraction is the way to avoid a repeat against South Africa.

By Risteard CooperThu Nov 06 2014 - 10:00

Rory Best ruled out of South Africa game

Rory Best ruled out of South Africa game

Ulster skipper’s calf injury has been slower to heal than expected

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 15:36

South Africa at full strength for Ireland encounter

South Africa at full strength for Ireland encounter

Coach Heyneke Meyer makes just one enforced change on bench from side that beat All Blacks

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 15:11

Ireland urged to front up against South Africa

Ireland urged to front up against South Africa

Les Kiss stresses importance of good start against imposing Springboks

By Gerry ThornleyWed Nov 05 2014 - 11:23

Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of Springboks

Dave Kilcoyne prepared for physical challenge of Springboks

Munster loosehead has bided his time early in his international career

By John O'SullivanWed Nov 05 2014 - 11:20

Felix Jones hoping for chance to shine against South Africa

Felix Jones hoping for chance to shine against South Africa

Fullback benefiting from injury-free run with Munster

By Gerry ThornleyWed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00

Luke Fitzgerald in and Sexton fit to play

Luke Fitzgerald in and Sexton fit to play

Joe Schmidt still has anxious moments to wait for his front row but his outhalf is fit

By Johnny WattersonTue Nov 04 2014 - 07:37

Jonathan Sexton expected to make South Africa game

Jonathan Sexton expected to make South Africa game

Ireland outhalf’s thigh injury not a concern says team manager Mick Kearney

By Johnny Watterson at Carton HouseMon Nov 03 2014 - 13:58

Jonathan Sexton’s hamstring injury a worry ahead of South Africa Test

Jonathan Sexton’s hamstring injury a worry ahead of South Africa Test

‘Tweak’ sustained during Racing Metro’s Top 14 defeat at Oyonnax

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Nov 03 2014 - 12:16

Ireland braced for the visit of high-flying Springboks and improving Australia

Ireland braced for the visit of high-flying Springboks and improving Australia

Coach Joe Schmidt targeting one win over the Sothern Hemisphere giants

By Gerry ThornleySat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

Undaunted Joe Schmidt ready to embrace massive challenge

Undaunted Joe Schmidt ready to embrace massive challenge

After their win over the All Blacks, South Africa are now ranked second in the world

By Gerry ThornleySat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00

Henshaw primed for central role against South Africa

Henshaw primed for central role against South Africa

Joe Schmidt suggests Connacht youngster is to be handed number 13 jersey against Springboks

By Gerry ThornleyFri Oct 31 2014 - 14:18

Stuart Olding named at fullback for Ulster

Stuart Olding named at fullback for Ulster

Neil Doak makes seven personnel changes ahead of the meeting with Dragons on Saturday

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 12:45

Frontrow crisis worsens after Nathan White ruled out

Frontrow crisis worsens after Nathan White ruled out

New Zealand-born prop out for 16 weeks after suffering tendon rupture in arm

By John O'SullivanFri Oct 31 2014 - 01:00

Connacht debut for Bundee Aki against Ospreys

Connacht debut for Bundee Aki against Ospreys

Pat Lam makes nine changes for PRO12 trip to Liberty Stadium

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 13:13

Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

Simon Easterby happy to be wearing the green once again

The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach

By John O'SullivanThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00

Greg Feek short on props for Ireland

Greg Feek short on props for Ireland

Scrum coach still sees the positives despite injuries before November Tests

By John O'SullivanThu Oct 30 2014 - 01:00

Nigel Davies backs Simon Easterby to excel with Ireland

Nigel Davies backs Simon Easterby to excel with Ireland

‘It was very clear, very early on that he had all the qualities and abilities to make a top coach’

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 15:13

Clermont won’t underestimate Munster, Gibbes promises

Clermont won’t underestimate Munster, Gibbes promises

Former Leinster forwards coach now with Clermont believes Toulouse didn’t understand what it took to beat Munster in Thomond Park in last year’s Heineken Cup quarter-final

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 01:00

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson faces tough test as Matt Giteau and Toulon hit Belfast

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson faces tough test as Matt Giteau and Toulon hit Belfast

Outhalf has point to prove after losing place in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad

By Johnny WattersonSat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58

Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock does a decent Kieran Read impression

Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock does a decent Kieran Read impression

Jamie Heaslip’s performance ‘inspirational’ facing into difficult Castres tie

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Oct 23 2014 - 01:00

Joe Schmidt sees Jared Payne or Robbie Henshaw at 13

Joe Schmidt sees Jared Payne or Robbie Henshaw at 13

Ireland coach hints at Connacht centre as possible favourite to fill O’Driscoll’s boots

By Gerry ThornleyThu Oct 23 2014 - 00:01

Joe Schmidt: Darren Cave is still on Ireland radar

Joe Schmidt: Darren Cave is still on Ireland radar

National coach rubbishes idea that he influences provincial selection

Wed Oct 22 2014 - 14:50

Brian O’Driscoll anoints Robbie Henshaw

Brian O’Driscoll anoints Robbie Henshaw

“Darce, for me, is still the number one 12. But I think Jared (Payne) is a better 15.”

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Oct 22 2014 - 08:55

Ulster must plan without Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall

Ulster must plan without Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall

Ulster coach Neil Doak without five key players for European Champions Cup clash against Toulon

By Johnny WattersonWed Oct 22 2014 - 02:00

Ian Keatley rewarded with place in Ireland squad

Ian Keatley rewarded with place in Ireland squad

Connacht fullback Darragh Leader one of five uncapped players for autumn internationals

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 17:22

Darragh Fanning living the rugby dream

Darragh Fanning living the rugby dream

The Leinster winger has played every game this season and got two tries against Wasps

By Johnny WattersonTue Oct 21 2014 - 10:41

Another Foley ready to give it all in pursuit of European glory

Another Foley ready to give it all in pursuit of European glory

Munster lock Dave Foley is eager to make his mark for both province and country

By Gerry ThornleySat Oct 18 2014 - 10:38

Tommy Bowe tips Stuart McCloskey for international call

Tommy Bowe tips Stuart McCloskey for international call

Powerful young Ulster centre has made a big impression this season

By Johnny WattersonFri Oct 17 2014 - 13:31

Ulster in right place for Champions Cup after summer turmoil, says Tommy Bowe

Ulster in right place for Champions Cup after summer turmoil, says Tommy Bowe

Province have good record against Leicester and travel with optimism

By Johnny WattersonThu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00

Les Kiss will have learned plenty from his spell with Ulster

Les Kiss will have learned plenty from his spell with Ulster

Potential of contenders for the Irish squad will have been subjected to close scrutiny

By Liam TolandFri Oct 10 2014 - 06:00

Sexton to earn up to €800,000 on return to Leinster

Sexton to earn up to €800,000 on return to Leinster

Union allows more flexibility with players’ commercial arrangements

By Gerry ThornleyWed Oct 08 2014 - 11:39

Fergus McFadden out for six weeks with bad ankle strain

Fergus McFadden out for six weeks with bad ankle strain

Ireland winger set to miss November series with injury picked up in loss to Munster

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 16:17

Matt O’Connor unhappy with officials after Leinster defeat to Munster

Matt O’Connor unhappy with officials after Leinster defeat to Munster

Ireland’s Fergus McFadden to undergo scan on ‘significant lower leg injury’ tomorrow

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 22:13

Seán O’Brien faces up to six months out after surgery

Seán O’Brien faces up to six months out after surgery

Leinster and Ireland backrow to undergo second reconstruction in 10 months

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Oct 02 2014 - 15:30

Earls out but Foley expects Munster to raise game

Earls out but Foley expects Munster to raise game

‘We have a process of how we want to play the game and we need to execute that’

By Gerry ThornleyWed Oct 01 2014 - 14:17

O’Brien to see specialist as shoulder worries linger

O’Brien to see specialist as shoulder worries linger

Leinster and Ireland flanker will not play this weekend and is not due back any time soon

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 30 2014 - 16:35

Leinster lose Healy but gain Kane Douglas

Leinster lose Healy but gain Kane Douglas

Matt O’Connor has been hit with injury but can field a strong side against Cardiff

By Johnny WattersonFri Sept 26 2014 - 01:00

Project players in Ireland a failed system

Project players in Ireland a failed system

Not enough players are coming through the system to national level to call it a success

By Johnny WattersonThu Sept 25 2014 - 01:00

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