Joe Schmidt rugby player
Joe Schmidt rugby player

Joe Schmidt

1st Jan 1970 1.75m/75kg Head Coach

Observing the coaches ahead of the Rugby Championship

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 edition of the Rugby Championship is set to begin next week, after all four participating nations (New Zealand who are current holders, South Africa, Australia and Argentina) each faced a foe...

Schmidt lays down gauntlet ahead of Rugby Championship opener

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt says he remains unsure about some of his Australia players following their 40-29 victory over Georgia at Sydney Football Stadium. Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight scored doubles...

Wallabies survive hungry Georgia

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have survived a major scare to take a 40-29 win over Georgia in Sydney. At moments, it looked like Australia would run away with the contest as their forwards dominated the contest. However,...

Weekend International Friendlies team news + predictions

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of International Friendlies is upon us, and we have a lineup of Tier 1 versus Tier 2 teams. With the teams having been announced, it’s no surprise that most of the Tier 1 teams have...

Wallabies name team to welcome Georgia

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is confident the refreshed side can deliver success as he tests his depth against Georgia. Schmidt has made ten changes to the starting side that defeated Wales last week for...

Australia 25-16 Wales: Gatland positive in Dragons defeat as losing streak continues

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia beat Wales in the first match of their summer series, meaning the Dragons have not won on their turf since 1969. Wales head coach Warren Gatland said there were positives to take from his side's...

Five standout players from Australia v Wales

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies are back to winning ways after Joe Schmidt took the helm. They beat Wales 25-16 today at the Allianz Stadium in Sydeny. Let us look at some of the standout players from the game according...

Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out.

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt's Wallabies have suffered a dual blow ahead of Saturday's opening Test with backline duo Kurtley Beale and David Feluiai ruled out. 95-cap Beale went down during a Shute Shield fixture last...

Filipo Daugunu Signs For Queensland Reds

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies utility back Filipo Daugunu has signed a one-year deal to return to the Queensland Reds.The Queensland Rugby Union is delighted to announce the experienced addition to build backline depth for...

WATCH: Eddie Jones opens up about England, Wallabies and Japan

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, made an appearnce on 'Big' Jim Hamiltons podcast recently where he essentially for the first time broke his silence on his depature from the Australian national...