Joe Schmidt

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

Back three shine bright on satisfactory day for Joe Schmidt

John O’Sullivan looks at five talking points from Ireland’s 44-10 win over Romania

By John O'SullivanMon Sept 28 2015 - 09:19

Liam Toland: England and Robshaw let down by decisions off pitch

Stuart Lancaster may come to regret omitting Steffon Armitage from squad

By Liam TolandMon Sept 28 2015 - 08:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland turn attention to pivotal Italian job

Joe Schmidt pays tribute to record crowd at Wembley who are ‘over here helping us’

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 28 2015 - 06:00

Jared Payne’s sound fundamentals put him at centre of Schmidt’s plans

Ireland’s cleverest of Kiwi recruits never quits – pick any phase of play and there he is

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Sept 28 2015 - 05:00

Dominant Ireland cruise to bonus point win over Romania

Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both score twice as Joe Schmidt’s side top Pool D

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 28 2015 - 01:00

Backup players take full advantage of opportunity

Competition for places becoming fiercer by the minute

By Gavin CummiskeySun Sept 27 2015 - 21:21

Ian Madigan: All set to fly, but ready to put in a shift at scrumhalf

Brother Dave’s tips on playing number nine could benefit the younger Madigan

By Gavin CummiskeySat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

No Henshaw in squad as Schmidt makes 12 changes for Romania

Cian Healy starts at Wembley while Ian Madigan is preferred to Paddy Jackson

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Sept 25 2015 - 12:45

RWC Letter: London now calling for Ireland

Wembley and the Olympic Stadium more unfamiliar to Irish players than Cardiff

By Gerry ThornleyFri Sept 25 2015 - 01:00

Cian Healy to start for Ireland against Romania

Manager Mick Kearney confirms every member of 31-man squad fit for Wembley

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Sept 24 2015 - 20:30

Conor Murray ready to feature in all of Ireland’s games

‘Ian’s very talented, he can play 15 and 12 comfortably so nine is just another string’

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 13:49

Gordon D’Arcy: Surviving at centre not easy – just ask Kriel

Rugby supporters may not know who is to blame for mistake – but your team-mates will

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Sept 23 2015 - 07:08

Tadgh Furlong: From New Ross to new Ross at a rate of knots

‘I’m very proud representative of New Ross, my local village Campile, and then Wexford as well’

By Gerry ThornleyWed Sept 23 2015 - 01:00

Survival of the fittest as Romania face group’s top two

While Japan overcame South Africa, weaker teams are constantly at a disadvantage

By Johnny WattersonMon Sept 21 2015 - 20:00

Rob Kearney ready to start against Romania

Ireland fullback wants more game time after feeling the heat in curtain raiser

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 15:08

Joe Schmidt gets ready to change tack without disrupting rhythm

Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 21 2015 - 08:22

Liam Toland: Joe Schmidt will be happy with manner of victory

Ireland get World Cup show on the road with display of patience and power

By Liam TolandMon Sept 21 2015 - 08:01

Ian Madigan: Johnny Sexton can build on performance

Joe Schmidt will be pleased at how quickly his replacement outhalf adapted to the game

By John O'SullivanMon Sept 21 2015 - 07:00

Keith Earls chooses a fine time to start firing on all cylinders

Ireland’s leading try scorer at last World Cup returns to make his mark on opening sortie of current tournament

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 21 2015 - 05:00

Robbie Henshaw expected to play against Romania at Wembley

Connacht centre set to shake off hamstring strain and train during week

By Gavin CummiskeySun Sept 20 2015 - 19:13

Take 5: The key talking points from Ireland’s win over Canada

John O’Sullivan breaks down a promising start for Joe Schmidt’s side in Cardiff

By John O'SullivanSun Sept 20 2015 - 19:00

Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and Henderson

Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania

By Gavin CummiskeySat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54

Michael Bradley thrilled as Georgia beat Tonga

Former Connacht coach part of Georgian set-up at Rugby World Cup

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 18:29

Matt Williams: Ireland may struggle to earn luck that winners always need

Joe Schmidt has done a wonderful job but team are lacking creativity in midfield

By Matt WilliamsSat Sept 19 2015 - 08:05

Committed Ireland target handsome victory against Canada

Joe Schmidt’s men look to lay down marker and erase those pre-tournament problems

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 19 2015 - 07:52

Rugby World Cup commences with Ireland geared well to make a telling contribution

Success will bolster our campaign to stage the RWC in 2023

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 00:01

Jared Payne proves to be a major gain for Joe Schmidt

Ireland centre emerged just as rugby fraternity fretted over Brian O’Driscoll successor

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Sept 17 2015 - 01:00

Fitzgerald to replace injured Henshaw against Canada

Extent of Connacht centre’s injury will be revealed at Thursday’s team announcement

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Sept 17 2015 - 00:00

Rugby World Cup: Simon Easterby stays focused on Canada

Unlike 2007, Ireland must start with a quality performance, says forwards coach

By Gerry ThornleyWed Sept 16 2015 - 08:51

Gordon D’Arcy: When offload doesn’t come naturally, don’t use it

‘Quick ball is historical option for successful Irish teams, not the unnecessary offload’

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Sept 16 2015 - 08:30

Gerry Thornley: Eddie O’Sullivan the fall guy in Biarritz’s soap opera

Former Ireland coach victim of a French club rugby coup from within

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 15 2015 - 07:45

Cian Healy available for Ireland’s opener against Canada

Joe Schmidt to pick from a fully-fit 31 for Saturday’s game in Cardiff

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 14:53

Tipping Point: Joe Schmidt in a no-win situation at World Cup

Ireland coach portrayed as messianic leader but meeting expectations will be tough task

By Brian O'ConnorMon Sept 14 2015 - 07:45

RWC 15: Staggered build-up a ‘risky strategy’ for Ireland

Former England lock Ben Kay says that Ireland have ‘probably the easiest draw’

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 14:03

RWC 2015: Ireland's Peter O’Mahony charging in to his first World Cup

Known as a player with no fear, and the backrower is ready to give it his all

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 12 2015 - 05:30

Luke McGrath backs Ian Madigan in World Cup scrumhalf role

‘Mads is a brilliant footballer. I’ve no doubt that if he does step in, he can do a good job’

By Johnny WattersonFri Sept 11 2015 - 01:00

Luke McGrath in no doubt Ian Madigan can fill in at scrum half

‘Mad’s is a brilliant footballer. I’ve no doubt that if he does step in he can do a good job’

By Johnny WattersonThu Sept 10 2015 - 23:47

RWC 15: Your guide to getting around London

Tips for travelling to all the stadiums and around one of the world’s great cities

By Jack LoganThu Sept 10 2015 - 10:00

RWC 15: Frontman Seán O’Brien ready for a second crack

Second time around, no-frills flanker wants to make the most of the World Cup

By Gerry ThornleyThu Sept 10 2015 - 10:00

Citizen Strauss ready to earn his stripes on World Cup duty

‘The first time I played for Ireland was a very proud moment for me. I don’t think that’s going to change’

By John O'SullivanTue Sept 08 2015 - 16:33

Gerry Thornley: Echoes of 2011 revisited for Ireland

Despite patchiness of warm-up performances Schmidt’s squad will be better for them

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 08 2015 - 08:38

Cian Healy may return to Leinster for game time ahead of World Cup

Leo Cullen happy to oblige Joe Schmidt should prop seek to sharpen match fitness

By Johnny WattersonTue Sept 08 2015 - 01:02

Joe Schmidt taking no risks with Rob Kearney’s fitness

Fullback will do ‘moderated training’ after suffering a bruised knee

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 18:27

Underwhelming Irish bowed but not broken after defeat

Hope is Ireland are keeping their powder dry for World Cup after sub-par showing

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00

Schmidt weighs injuries and defeats ahead of World Cup

No danger of Ireland going into tournament thinking world is rosy, says coach

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00

Canada boss Crowley labels Ireland one of World Cup favourites

Joe Schmidt’s side begin tournament campaign against Canada at Millenium Stadium

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 18:40

Peter O’Mahony laments uncharacteristic errors

‘We lacked a bit of accuracy (versus England), dropping balls in good positions’

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 14:18

Take 5: What we learned from Ireland’s defeat to England

Set piece was excellent but Joe Schmidt’s men have work to do in other areas

By John O'SullivanSun Sept 06 2015 - 07:30

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt not pushing the panic button

Coach confirms that Conor Murray’s will be fit to start World Cup after knock to head

By Gavin CummiskeySat Sept 05 2015 - 19:12

Error-strewn Ireland display not what Joe Schmidt required

Concern over a number of walking wounded after loss to England at Twickenham

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 05 2015 - 18:18

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