'All Blacks bombshell': Joe Schmidt's 'shock announcement' makes big news in New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt's departure as Ireland head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup has also made big news in New Zealand.
World Rugby Top 10 locked in for 2018
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji climb to their highest position of eighth in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada return to the top 20 after securing qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2019. A...
England's November - A Success Or Not?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland recorded 3/4 wins in their November International campaign, with Eddie Jones' side building back their confidence ahead of a big 2019. The winning...
IRFU CEO lauds departing Schmidt
7 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)...
Rugby union: talking points from the final round of autumn Tests
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland have much to thank Schmidt for, Italy bear the brunt of All Blacks’ frustrations and Fiji look ominous foes for AustraliaEngland’s autumn ledger reads as follows: P4 W3 L1; tries scored 10,...
Andy Farrell's journey to Ireland head coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Joe Schmidt will leave his post as the Ireland head coach following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Schmidt's...
Barbarians name squad to face Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad preparing to face Argentina, which comprises of 13 of his South Africa tourists. The squad includes World Rugby...
Irish Rugby TV: Philip Browne On Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne speaks about Joe Schmidt's decision to finish coaching after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, and the 'huge contribution' the New Zealander has made to Irish Rugby.
Andy Farrell to take over Irish coaching role after RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby have today confirmed that Joe Schmidt will finish coaching following the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year, with Andy Farrell taking over the head coach role after the tournament. "I...
Highlights: Italy vs New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the end it did not look as though the Italians were going to trouble the scores in anyway. The game ended similarly to the previous encounter these two sides had in Rome. However this time New Zealand...
