Joe Schmidt

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

Worry now is major French backlash in Paris

Worry now is major French backlash in Paris

Trevor Brennan and Joe Schmidt agree angry French side in Paris a daunting prospect

By Gerry ThornleyFri Mar 14 2014 - 01:00

Peter O’Mahony returns in anticipation of physical French challenge

Peter O’Mahony returns in anticipation of physical French challenge

Ian Madigan replaces Paddy Jackson in matchday squad ahead of Six Nations decider in Paris

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Mar 13 2014 - 12:32

England name Manu Tuilagi on bench for Italy game

England name Manu Tuilagi on bench for Italy game

Coach Stuart Lancaster names unchanged starting XV for trip to Rome

Thu Mar 13 2014 - 10:34

Brian O’Driscoll plays well in the West End too

Brian O’Driscoll plays well in the West End too

Real drama will be in the Green room as we actors click on iPlayer for the Paris matinee

By Risteard CooperThu Mar 13 2014 - 09:00

An angry team written off is dangerous but I still expect Ireland to beat France

An angry team written off is dangerous but I still expect Ireland to beat France

Even in the professional era, the simplest motivation in sport is when no one believes in you

By Alan QuinlanWed Mar 12 2014 - 12:00

Hoopla over as Ireland get ready for Paris

Hoopla over as Ireland get ready for Paris

Les Kiss says side's minds are on winning and not any farewells

By Gerry ThornleyWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Seán Cronin’s added impact only what Joe Schmidt demands

Seán Cronin’s added impact only what Joe Schmidt demands

Coach hammers home message that bench players are there to finish the job off, or make the difference if the game is close

By Johnny WattersonWed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Seán O’Brien says Ireland can be one of the super powers of world rugby

Seán O’Brien says Ireland can be one of the super powers of world rugby

27-year-old believes Ireland will win in Paris because France lack structure

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Mar 11 2014 - 01:00

Horrible history in Paris not an issue for Johnny Sexton

Horrible history in Paris not an issue for Johnny Sexton

‘I think we’re full of confidence, we think that we can go there and do the job’

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 18:24

Tommy Bowe made available for Ulster

Tommy Bowe made available for Ulster

Ireland wing will not feature in Six Nations title decider against France on Saturday

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 18:03

Ireland hoping to make it fourth time lucky

Ireland hoping to make it fourth time lucky

Joe Schmidt’s men head for Paris trying to win the Six Nations Championship having three times in the past lost out on points’ difference

By John O'SullivanMon Mar 10 2014 - 12:31

Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby team

Paris holds all the answers for Irish rugby team

Tommy Bowe expected to train with Ireland squad tomorrow

By Gerry ThornleyMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

Eoin Reddan believes title would be fitting finale for Brian O’Driscoll

Eoin Reddan believes title would be fitting finale for Brian O’Driscoll

Ireland must back-up home send-off with victory over France in Paris

Sun Mar 09 2014 - 13:17

Joe Schmidt says Ireland must be patient from the start

Joe Schmidt says Ireland must be patient from the start

Ireland head coach makes it clear they will not be putting the cart before the horse as Iain Henderson replaces Peter O’Mahony

By Gerry ThornleyFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00

England defeat: O’Connell identifies key details behind Twickenham loss

England defeat: O’Connell identifies key details behind Twickenham loss

Captain emphasises plays and dismisses point-shy criticism at end of tight games

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00

Henderson replaces O’Mahony as Sexton gets all-clear

Henderson replaces O’Mahony as Sexton gets all-clear

Italy decide to rest talisman Sergio Parisse for Ireland game

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Mar 06 2014 - 15:14

Devin Toner playing starring role in Ireland’s engine room

Devin Toner playing starring role in Ireland’s engine room

Ruthless approach necessary in opponents’ 22 – a flaw that cost them against England

By John O'SullivanThu Mar 06 2014 - 01:31

Dave Kearney ready for his close-up

Dave Kearney ready for his close-up

Ireland wing hoping to roam free in the wide channels at the Aviva stadium on Saturday

By John O'SullivanWed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00

Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and Jackson

Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and Jackson

Both outhalves take turns running Irish backline in training this morning

By John O'SullivanTue Mar 04 2014 - 14:09

Ireland’s pursuit of elusive silverware a likely indicator of World Cup potential

Ireland’s pursuit of elusive silverware a likely indicator of World Cup potential

This squad, despite its Twickenham setback, remains capable of beating Italy and France

By Gerry ThornleyTue Mar 04 2014 - 11:24

Johnny Sexton expected to be fit for Italy game

Johnny Sexton expected to be fit for Italy game

Ireland outhalf is recovering from a hand injury and should train tomorrow

By Johnny WattersonMon Mar 03 2014 - 15:12

O’Driscoll floats idea of bringing Sexton home

O’Driscoll floats idea of bringing Sexton home

Suggestions that IRFU may buy Sexton out of his Racing Metro contract

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 15:12

Leinster made to work hard for their reward

Leinster made to work hard for their reward

Leinster go top of Pro12 table with hard-fought win over Glasgow at the RDS

By Gavin Cummiskey at the RDSSat Mar 01 2014 - 22:46

IRFU ‘confident’ Johnny Sexton can face Italy

IRFU ‘confident’ Johnny Sexton can face Italy

Racing Metro coach said Irish outhalf could miss six weeks with thumb injury

By Carl O'MalleyThu Feb 27 2014 - 18:45

Tommy Bowe returns for Ulster

Tommy Bowe returns for Ulster

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt releases Paddy Jackson and Iain Henderson and they start against the Dragons

Thu Feb 27 2014 - 15:20

Reflecting on agonising Twickenham allows great strides before Dublin

Reflecting on agonising Twickenham allows great strides before Dublin

Walking in to the most famous rugby stadium felt like entering our own Roman Coliseum

By Lynne CantwellThu Feb 27 2014 - 09:00

Nick Williams faces Ulster investigation

Nick Williams faces Ulster investigation

Award-winning Kiwi believed not to have received permission for trip home last week

By Johnny WattersonThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00

Irish women’s team’s historic debut at the Aviva not to be televised live

Irish women’s team’s historic debut at the Aviva not to be televised live

Contractual obligation ensures coverage of the men’s France v Scotland game instead

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00

Twickenham deflation was a reminder that we’re not as good as we think we are

Twickenham deflation was a reminder that we’re not as good as we think we are

Ireland’s tactical approach played into the hands of a well-prepared England side

By Alan QuinlanWed Feb 26 2014 - 12:00

Ireland show they can compete with the best but Schmidt feels there’s a lot to do

Ireland show they can compete with the best but Schmidt feels there’s a lot to do

Head coach warns against complacency as he prepares to face Italy

By Gerry ThornleyWed Feb 26 2014 - 01:00

Joe Schmidt confirms Brian O’Driscoll will be fit for Italy clash

Joe Schmidt confirms Brian O’Driscoll will be fit for Italy clash

Ireland coach says Peter O’Mahony and Jonathan Sexton suffering from wear and tear

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Feb 25 2014 - 14:54

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Six Nations title is still within Ireland’s grasp

Winning the title and being crowned European champions would not be too shabby

By Gerry ThornleyTue Feb 25 2014 - 12:00

Joe Schmidt to decide for whom the bell tolls

Joe Schmidt to decide for whom the bell tolls

Ireland coach will inform the provinces which players he’ll be releasing for Pro12 duty this weekend

By John O'SullivanTue Feb 25 2014 - 02:00

Defeat doesn’t dash Gordon D’Arcy’s hopes

Defeat doesn’t dash Gordon D’Arcy’s hopes

Ireland centre insists the championship is still there for the taking with Italy and France to come

Sun Feb 23 2014 - 13:18

Joe Schmidt will not dwell on tight Twickenham defeat

Joe Schmidt will not dwell on tight Twickenham defeat

Championship ambitions still to play for over final two games

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 19:19

Joe Schmidt opts for an unchanged Irish starting XV

Joe Schmidt opts for an unchanged Irish starting XV

Jordi Murphy and Iain Henderson win places in the matchday squad

By Gerry ThornleyFri Feb 21 2014 - 08:12

Joe Schmidt hails ‘incredibly resilient’ Brian O’Driscoll

Joe Schmidt hails ‘incredibly resilient’ Brian O’Driscoll

Former Ireland captain set to win his 139th Test cap when he faces England on Saturday

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 17:46

Same again for Ireland against England

Same again for Ireland against England

Starting XV unchanged but Iain Henderson and Jordi Murphy named on the bench

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Feb 20 2014 - 16:56

Real danger of an outbreak of positivity

Real danger of an outbreak of positivity

It’s all Joe Schmidt’s fault: beat RoboLancaster’s England and there’ll be no stopping us

By Risteárd CooperThu Feb 20 2014 - 07:00

Chris Henry happy to follow Schmidt line

Chris Henry happy to follow Schmidt line

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Feb 20 2014 - 01:25

Former rugby international takes case against Leinster to employment tribunal

Former rugby international takes case against Leinster to employment tribunal

Province says Reg Corrigan’s contract ended because of financial constraints

By Dan KeenanWed Feb 19 2014 - 19:26

Conor Murray knows Ireland must take Care of Danny

Conor Murray knows Ireland must take Care of Danny

Ireland scrumhalf aware of the danger his English counterpart poses at Twickenham

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 16:30

Ireland likely to stick with same starting XV for Twickenham test

Ireland likely to stick with same starting XV for Twickenham test

Dan Cole’s absence means England denied a similar opportunity for Saturday showdown at Twickenham

By Gerry ThornleyWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00

Mike Ross determined no sweet chariot will roll over Irish front row this time

Mike Ross determined no sweet chariot will roll over Irish front row this time

“It was different times, different personnel and different rules . . . that situation simply wouldn’t happen now”

By Johnny WattersonWed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00

Rory Best expects England to try and ‘destroy’ Ireland’s maul

Rory Best expects England to try and ‘destroy’ Ireland’s maul

England forwards coach Graham Rowntree will prioritise physical dominance

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 15:23

Donnacha Ryan returns to Ireland squad

Donnacha Ryan returns to Ireland squad

Munster lock back from injury and included in 33-man panel for Saturday’s showdown with England

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 14:37

Jamie Heaslip: scrums, swears and war zones

Jamie Heaslip: scrums, swears and war zones

As Ireland prepare for their big clash with England at Twickenham, Heaslip reflects on his upbringing with his army dad, his love of rugby and his role as a ‘brand ambassador’

By Dan GriffinMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00

Munster celebrate going top as Donncha O’Callaghan celebrates a record 241st cap

Munster celebrate going top as Donncha O’Callaghan celebrates a record 241st cap

Simon Zebo claims third try in seven days to indicate to Joe Schmidt he’s ready to return to international squad

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00

Misfiring Munster get the job done

Misfiring Munster get the job done

Brace of tries from Simon Zebo and Ger Slattery secures bonus point against Zebre

Sat Feb 15 2014 - 21:30

If Foley is right fit Munster must act quickly as show of confidence

If Foley is right fit Munster must act quickly as show of confidence

Anthony Foley has been in Munster senior rugby for over 20 years, does he have Munster’s confidence? Yes or no?

By Liam TolandFri Feb 14 2014 - 10:00

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