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.

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.

Joe Schmidt has shared his verdict on his important future coaching decision that he has publicly stated he will be making in December.

Joe Schmidt uses the word ‘comfortable’ to describe his return to Ireland. The Australia team are based in a well-appointed hotel deep in south Dublin rugby country for the week. Schmidt’s Irish home isn’t far from here, and when time has allowed, he has met up with friends in recent days.

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.

Joe Schmidt has been hailed for the “huge difference” he has made to the Wallabies, with his assistant Laurie Fisher hopeful the New Zealand-born mentor will continue his role as Australia’s coach beyond next year’s series against the British and Irish Lions.

Joe Schmidt, the new coach of Australia, faces an emotional challenge as he prepares to lead his team against his former side, Ireland, in Dublin. His tenure has seen mixed results with the Wallabies,