Category: Off the Field

Former Ireland rugby international Brian Smith has passed away following a battle with cancer, aged 59. The Irish Times reported his death, though the full article text was not available. Smith was a notable figure in Irish rugby as a former international player. Further details regarding his career and tributes were not available from the…

Brian Smith, the former rugby union and rugby league back who represented both Australia and Ireland during his playing career, has died at the age of 59, according to Planet Rugby. Smith was a notable figure in the sport, having played for the Wallabies before going on to represent Ireland, making him one of a…

Joe Schmidt, the former Ireland head coach who went on to coach Australia, is set to return to Irish rugby in a consultancy role, according to The Star. Schmidt is one of the most decorated coaches in Irish rugby history, having guided Ireland to three Six Nations Championships and a series of historic victories —…

Joe Schmidt, the former Ireland head coach who led the national side to three Six Nations titles and a series of historic victories before departing in 2019, has taken up an advisory role at Ulster, according to Rugby.com.au. Schmidt most recently served as head coach of the Wallabies, a tenure that ended after Australia’s exit…

Joe Schmidt has returned to Irish rugby by taking up a consultancy role with Ulster Rugby, working alongside the province’s coaching staff ahead of pre-season. The appointment marks Schmidt’s first confirmed coaching involvement since he departed as Australia head coach following the Wallabies’ 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign. Multiple outlets — including the BBC, RTÉ,…

Joe Schmidt, the former Ireland and Australia head coach, is to take up a consultancy role with Ulster Rugby, according to The Irish Times. Schmidt is one of the most decorated coaches in Irish rugby history, having led Ireland to three Six Nations titles during his tenure as head coach between 2013 and 2019, as…