Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as selector, replacing Grant Fox
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have landed one of world’s rugby most highly regarded figures, with Joe Schmidt to poised to join the setup as a selector, Stuff reports. Schmidt will...
Joe Schmidt sticks his hand up for Ireland's RWC quarter-final exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has taken responsibility for Ireland's failed Rugby World Cup as they failed to surpass the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in Japan. Schmidt has...
Steve Hansen the next Lions coach?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving helped the All Blacks to back to back World Cup titles, one as the assistant coach and one as the head coach, Steve Hansen will finish his remarkable stint with the team after the World Cup...
Best backs Schmidt to lead Lions in 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Lions. Rory...
Hansen offered All Blacks coaching extension - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from New Zealand suggest that All Black coach Steve Hansen has been offered a two-year extension for after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. NZME said it...
IRFU CEO lauds departing Schmidt
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Joe Schmidt confirmed he will step down at the end of the 2019 RWC, IRFU CEO Philip Browne lauded the impact of the coach. Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)...
2018 Test Win Ratios
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all the tests done and dusted for 2018 we take a look at how the Top 10 sides have done this year in terms of their win ratio. 1. New Zealand Despite the two...
Schmidt hints at Ireland departure after World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will make an imminent announcement on his Ireland future, with the head coach expected to depart after the Rugby World Cup. Joe Schmidt suggested that he will announce his departure...
The next All Black coach?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is set to make a decision on his involvement with the All Blacks at the end of November. Hansen was Graham Henry's assistant during the All Blacks...
Schmidt's Ireland future to be revealed after USA clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs links to the All Blacks continue to linger, Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will oversee the Test against the USA before confirming his future. Joe Schmidt will announce his post-World Cup plans...
