Please don't go, Joe. The Wallabies may have lost on the weekend, but their upward curve is obvious. Still, it might not be enough to convince Joe Schmidt to extend his 18-month contract.

Australia boss Joe Schmidt is optimistic next summer’s British and Irish Lions series will be competitive following an agonising 22-19 defeat to Andy Farrell’s Ireland in Dublin. Former Ireland head coach Schmidt looked set to enjoy a memorable return to the Aviva Stadium before Gus McCarthy’s late try snatched victory for the hosts.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has given his verdict on his team's chances against the British & Irish Lions ahead of their Test series in Australia next year.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell said he expects three-time Six Nations winner Joe Schmidt to raise Australia from their slump. Former Ireland boss Schmidt was appointed by the Wallabies in January following World Cup humiliation which saw them dumped out at the pool stage in France.

Defeat in their 13th and last Test of 2024 leaves Schmidt with a record of six wins and seven losses since he took over after Eddie Jones’ disastrous tenure. Schmidt has selected almost 50 players and brought through new talent since the Australians under Jones exited the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the pool stage for the first time.