Colin Newboult 21 Mar 2024 Early blow for Joe Schmidt as Wallabies centre’s move abroad complicates British and Irish Lions selection Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Wallabies centre Izaia Perese. Australia
David Skippers 15 Mar 2024 Joe Schmidt adds beloved coach that Eddie Jones discarded to Wallabies’ staff Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made his first backroom staff appointments with Laurie Fisher returning to the coaching group as an assistant. Australia
David Skippers 06 Mar 2024 Joe Schmidt: Australia have a ‘fantastic opportunity’ to ‘topple’ the British and Irish Lions Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that he is already thinking about beating the British and Irish Lions in their Test series Australia in 2025. Australia
Colin Newboult 06 Mar 2024 Joe Schmidt takes a light-hearted dig at Eddie Jones over Japan links New Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt joked about Eddie Jones’ Japan links during his first interview since officially taking charge. Australia
Colin Newboult 22 Feb 2024 All Blacks great questions Australian revival despite post-World Cup overhaul Australia are hoping that Joe Schmidt’s arrival can lead them to success in 2024. Australia
Colin Newboult 20 Feb 2024 All Blacks legends disagree over Joe Schmidt’s ‘disappointing’ defection to the Wallabies Joe Schmidt’s decision to move to the Wallabies is still dividing opinion in New Zealand. New Zealand
David Skippers 16 Feb 2024 ‘It’s certainly slightly tender’ – All Blacks star hurting after Joe Schmidt’s defection to arch-rivals Scott Barrett is the latest All Black to admit that it hurts seeing Joe Schmidt taking over the reins as the Wallabies' new head coach. New Zealand
David Skippers 12 Feb 2024 Joe Schmidt set for surprise Eddie Jones talks and answers Michael Hooper question Joe Schmidt has revealed that he is set to have a meeting with Eddie Jones before he starts his tenure as the Wallabies' new head coach. Australia
Colin Newboult 07 Feb 2024 All Blacks great makes huge Joe Schmidt claim after ‘kick in the guts’ Wallabies move The All Blacks were gutted to see Joe Schmidt sign for their arch-rivals, the Wallabies. New Zealand
David Skippers 26 Jan 2024 Michael Hooper has his say on Joe Schmidt’s nationality as Wallabies look to bounce back after ‘crazy year’ Michael Hooper is excited about Joe Schmidt's appointment as Wallabies coach and is backing the New Zealander to be successful in his new job. Australia
David Skippers 23 Jan 2024 ‘He’s got a great CV’ – Scott Robertson hails appointment of rival coach All Blacks boss Scott Robertson believes Rugby Australia have made the right decision to appoint Joe Schmidt as the Wallabies' new head coach. New Zealand
Jared Wright 22 Jan 2024 Who’s hot and who’s not: Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL move, Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies appointment and Elton Jantjies’ fall from grace Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
Jared Wright 22 Jan 2024 Rugby rumours and transfers: Jack Willis, Duane Vermeulen, Henry Slade and more Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements. Features
David Skippers 20 Jan 2024 ‘Hopefully it pushes us in the right direction’ – Wallabies players excited by Joe Schmidt’s appointment as head coach Joe Schmidt's appointment as Australia's head coach has received the thumbs up from Wallabies players ahead of the 2024 season. Australia
Jared Wright 19 Jan 2024 ‘Desperate’ Joe Schmidt reveals why he accepted the Wallabies job Joe Schmidt has explained why he is taking on the challenge of coaching the Wallabies. Australia
Colin Newboult 19 Jan 2024 Ex-Wallaby slams Joe Schmidt appointment as a ‘bad move’ that will ‘end in tears’ Rugby Australia’s decision to hire Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies head coach has already received criticism from former players. Australia
Colin Newboult 19 Jan 2024 Joe Schmidt deal sparks ‘hit and run’ concern but new Wallabies boss makes vow Joe Schmidt has been confirmed as the Wallabies boss after signing a deal which takes him to the end of the 2025 British and Irish Lions series. Australia
Dylan Coetzee 18 Jan 2024 Joe Schmidt set to pick up Eddie Jones’ pieces as Wallabies boss – report Reports in Australia suggest that the deal to make Joe Schmidt the new Wallabies head coach is “essentially done” with senior players already informed. Australia
Colin Newboult 26 Dec 2023 Rugby Australia revelation makes Joe Schmidt the frontrunner for Wallabies role Joe Schmidt is the favourite to take over as the Wallabies’ new head coach. Australia
Colin Newboult 12 Dec 2023 Joe Schmidt’s odds for Wallabies role shorten after Rugby Australia appoint close ally Rugby Australia are set to appoint their new head of high performance, who has close ties to former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt. Australia
Colin Newboult 09 Dec 2023 Eddie Jones and Joe Schmidt miss out on international head coach’s role to ex-England forwards guru – report Georgia have chosen their next head coach after the departure of Levan Maisashvili but it will not be either Eddie Jones or Joe Schmidt. Georgia
Colin Newboult 22 Nov 2023 Joe Schmidt tipped to become next Australia head coach Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, who was part of the All Blacks set-up at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has been tipped to take over at Australia. Australia
Jared Wright 20 Nov 2023 French club target former All Blacks coaches Ian Foster and Joe Schmidt – report Ian Foster could rival Joe Schmidt for a role in France. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 10 Oct 2023 Why Ireland believe Joe Schmidt’s knowledge will not help the All Blacks in the quarter-finals Ireland's Keith Earls feels that Joe Schmidt's knowledge of Irish rugby will not help the All Blacks in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Ireland
David Skippers 26 Sep 2023 All Blacks have a secret weapon if they face Ireland in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals Joe Schmidt has emerged as a potential secret weapon for New Zealand if they face Ireland in a possible quarter-final at the World Cup in France. New Zealand
Jared Wright 16 Aug 2023 Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus shortlisted for top job in Ireland – report Rassie Erasmus' current contract with SA Rugby expires in 2025. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 May 2023 Rugby rumours and transfers: Joe Schmidt, Tolu Latu, John Dobson and much more Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours. International
Jared Wright 14 Mar 2023 Six Nations: Can you name the last Ireland team to complete the Grand Slam in 2018? Planet Rugby challenges you to name the Ireland matchday squad that beat England on Super Saturday in 2018. Ireland
Jared Wright 11 Mar 2023 All Blacks: Joe Schmidt makes a decision on his coaching future Joe Schmidt has ruled himself out of the running for the All Blacks head coaching role. New Zealand
Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023 Joe Schmidt: Former Ireland coach to join race for All Blacks top job Former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt could throw his name into the mix for the All Blacks head coach role after the Rugby World Cup in France. New Zealand