Joe Schmidt rugby player
Joe Schmidt rugby player

Joe Schmidt

1st Jan 1970 1.75m/75kg Head Coach

Wallabies duo, former NRL aim to leave a mark in Japan

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The start of a new Japanese rugby season will provide the Wallabies' hierarchy with more than passing interest as the countdown to the British & Irish Lions tour begins. Marika Koroibete, who was...

23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...

The other return: Assistant coach Fisher reflects on Ireland experience

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Whilst the attention is on Joe Schmidt's return to Ireland, assistant coach Laurie Fisher has reflected on his own return after making his mark with one of the biggest clubs in the world. Fisher joined...

McReight, Slipper and Tupou return for Ireland Test

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Props James Slipper and Taniela Tupou will start for the Wallabies against Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday afternoon (local time). The experienced duo will combine with Brandon Paenga-Amosa...

'World-class' Scotland will provide Wallabies' sternest test – Skelton

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia will face their sternest test to date when they continue their autumn tour against a "world-class" Scotland team at Murrayfield on Sunday. That is the view of forward Will Skelton, who believes...

Wales vs Australia: A statistical look

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. Wales...

Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...

4 Australia XV stars to join Wallabies squad

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have called Hamish Stewart, Darby Lancaster, Tom Hooper and Harry Hoopert into the squad ahead of the Scotland Test. The group will link up with the Test squad after featuring for Australia...

Kerevi, Valetini to play 50th Tests against Wales in Cardiff

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Inside centre Samu Kerevi and back rower Rob Valetini will play their 50th Tests for Australia when the Wallabies take on Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time. Kerevi will bring...

Schmidt hands Suaalii starting spot for Australia's England Test

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt is choosing to view the inclusion of rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for Australia's November international against England as an opportunity rather than a risk. The inclusion...