Joe Schmidt
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 16 June, 2013
5 things we learned from Ireland’s summer tour
Les Kiss and Joe Schmidt turned down the chance to experiment wildly and Ian Madigan was the go-to guy.
See how kicking practice looks for Ian Madigan thanks to his new head-cam
The Leinster man and Paddy Jackon pulled on the equipment in Canada yesterday.
McFadden ends season on hat-trick high as Ireland chisel out win in Canada
Ireland finished strong, with four tries in the final 25 minutes of the season.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 15 June, 2013
3 grizzly Canadians that Ireland need to tame for victory in Toronto
Only four world ranking places separate the two sides.
# joe-schmidt - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Madigan holds off Jackson challenge and Downey gets debut against Canada
Interim coach Les Kiss has given Munster’s Felix Jones a start at fullback.
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 9 June, 2013
Kiss ‘thrilled to bits’ with away win over physical Eagles
That, and all the highlights from Ireland’s 12-15 win in Houston, right here.
J1s and Joe Schmidt: 14 images from Ireland’s win over USA
As the new coach watched on, Simon Zebo was the only Irish player left with much to smile about.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Zebo looks beyond summer tour and targets Six Nations title in 2014
The Munster and Ireland winger would settle for silverware next season after missing out on a first Lions tour.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Joe Schmidt’s belief drives Devin Toner towards great Irish leap
The lock is going into his ninth season with Leinster yet only has five caps (one start) for Ireland.
# joe-schmidt - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony eager to ‘shut up, get out and do it’
The 23-year-old Munster forward will let his rugby do the talking against the USA and Canada this summer.
# joe-schmidt - Monday 27 May, 2013
Despite defeat, Ulster are now the equal of Leinster – Anscombe
The Ulster coach did his best to avoid criticising the referee, but failed in the end.
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Joe Schmidt: I’ve been 3 years at Leinster and I’m 6 years older
The New Zealander was a satisfied soul after leaving the province with three trophies.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Reaction: Leinster dig deep to banish Pro12 hoodoo
Joe Schmidt hailed his side’s ‘in the zone’ defence as he claimed the only trophy that had eluded him at Leinster.
As it happened: Ulster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12 Grand Final
We went minute-by-minute as the season’s ultimate inter-pro unfolded in Dublin.
Leinster refuse to bask in happiness as Ulster test out secret weapon
Ulster are working on a secret weapon to stump Joe Schmidt in his final game as Leinster coach.
# joe-schmidt - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# joe-schmidt - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
Rory Best to captain Ireland for summer tour to North America
Les Kiss, who will lead Ireland as interim head coach, named six uncapped players for the games against the US and Canada.
# joe-schmidt - Saturday 18 May, 2013
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.



























































