Joe Schmidt
# joe-schmidt - Yesterday’s News
Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster
“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.
# joe-schmidt - Friday 17 May, 2013
As it happened: Leinster v Stade Francais, Amlin Challenge Cup Final
Joe Schmidt’s men were hoping to complete the first leg of a league and cup double.
Opinion: Leinster’s European final takes secondary importance to Pro12
Last year’s Pro12 final defeat still casts a shadow over Joe Schmidt’s side.
# joe-schmidt - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Freshness and faith push Schmidt into selection risks
Brian O’Driscoll was no deemed fit enough, but the Kiwi has opted to hold some other big names in reserve.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 13 May, 2013
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 11 May, 2013
‘Hopefully Joe will still pick me’ – Jonathan Sexton on Ireland’s new coach
The outhalf starts for Leinster in this evening’s Pro12 semi-final with Glasgow Warriors.
# joe-schmidt - Friday 10 May, 2013
Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success
“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”
# joe-schmidt - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Gordon D’Arcy: We hope to send Joe Schmidt on his way with a couple of trophies
There was a further boost for Leinster as Dave Kearney should be fit for the Amlin Challenge Cup Final.
# joe-schmidt - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Joe Schmidt should have been the Lions head coach – Stuart Barnes
The former England international and current Sky Sports pundit feels the Kiwi is the top coach in Europe.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Smooth transition: At Leinster, succession planning breeds success
Matt O’Connor has been on the province’s radar all season long.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 6 May, 2013
Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe
The New Zealander believes his team has what it takes to capture the Pro12 title later this month.
# joe-schmidt - Friday 3 May, 2013
Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway
The Leinster winger raced in a hat-trick in his team’s 37-19 win. A tantalising wing combination with Simon Zebo looms in 2013/14.
As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12
Joe Schmidt’s men could clinch a home semi-final by beating the niggly Welshmen.
# joe-schmidt - Thursday 2 May, 2013
‘Hugely analytical’ Matt O’Connor the ideal choice for Leinster – Ben Kay
He also described how the Leicester Director of Rugby, Richard Cockerill, now seems resigned to the prospect of losing his colleague.
# joe-schmidt - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Joe Schmidt knows who wears the pants in the O’Driscoll household
Will BOD keep going for another year? Ask Amy and Sadie, says new Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Schmidt has a blank piece of paper for his coaching ticket say IRFU
The current Leinster coach will try not to raid the province for too much.
Leicester confirm Matt O’Connor has held coach talks with Leinster
Leicester Tigers coach Matt O’Connor is tipped for the role but Les Kiss could also be in the running.
When Cheika left there were doubts but we pushed on – McLaughlin
The flanker is hoping his Leinster teammates can give Joe Schmidt the perfect send-off.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 29 April, 2013
Opinion: Schmidt installment just 1 of the changes needed in Irish Rugby
He’s the right man for the job, no question. But what about the other job?
O’Connell and O’Driscoll vital for Irish success – Joe Schmidt
The new Ireland coach is eager to keep the forward and backline stars in the green jersey.
As it happened: Joe Schmidt’s 1st briefing as Ireland coach
The Kiwi literally had to take his Leinster hat off this afternoon. Instead, he wore a sharp suit.
Isa Nacewa: Schmidt will bind 4 provinces together
Richie Murphy insists he hasn’t talked to the new Ireland boss about following him out the door at Leinster.
Meet the new boss: the rise and rise of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
A new era in Irish rugby starts here.
Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach
The New Zealander was officially confirmed to the new role by the IRFU today.
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Opinion: IRFU show Schmidt who’s boss before big announcement
The Leinster coach has now set three deadlines but he is being made to wait.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Reaction: Double dream alive for Leinster after 5-try rout
Jamie Heaslip and Cian Healy will have surely impressed watching Lions coaches Rowntree and Jenkins.
# joe-schmidt - Friday 26 April, 2013
Sexton starts at 10 for Leinster, Madigan partners O’Driscoll
Jamie Heaslip and Kevin McLaughlin get starts against Biarritz but Gordon D’Arcy and Sean O’Brien are out.
Leinster look to shore up the wings as they eye Amlin Final
Joe Schmidt’s men have a strong home record but Biarritz pride themselves as record-breakers.
# joe-schmidt - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Call me maybe? Joe Schmidt expects Ireland decision soon
Schmidt is widely expected to be confirmed as the next Ireland coach in the coming days.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt hopeful of landing Ireland job this week
“Of course the job interests me, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone to see the federation,” he said today.
O’Driscoll gives ringing endorsement to Schmidt ahead of IRFU decision
The centre has also backed the appointment of former Ireland teammate Keith Wood as part of the coaching interview panel.
5 year nostalgia alert! All change for Munster since taking on Clermont & Schmidt
It feels like a lifetime ago but some of the main protagonists are still on the scene.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 22 April, 2013
Keith Wood helping the IRFU to pick the next Ireland coach Exclusive
The former Ireland captain is sitting on the interview panel to decide Declan Kidney’s successor.
Joe Schmidt ticks every box for the Ireland job… bar 1
The Leinster boss will arrive with some provincial baggage but we all need to get behind the Kiwi, write Whiff of Cordite.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Schmidt critical of the system, not O’Connell
The Leinster coach spoke out about last week’s incident on The Late Late Show last night.
# joe-schmidt - Friday 19 April, 2013
# joe-schmidt - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Without Schmidt Leinster will still thrive, insists Dominic Ryan
The young back-row paid tribute to the culture introduced by Joe Schmidt, and said that would persist if he moves on to green pastures.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Aspects of Ireland job would suit family life, says ‘flattered’ Joe Schmidt
The Leinster coach will discuss a potential role as Ireland coach with the IRFU this week.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 15 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt open to hearing what IRFU have to say on vacant Ireland job
The Leinster chief hinted he’s interested in talking to Irish rugby chiefs.
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 14 April, 2013
IRFU confirm approach to Leinster coach Joe Schmidt Exclusive
The New Zealander looks set to meet Irish rugby bosses in the coming days.



























































