Schmidt Out, Wallabies Prepare for World Cup | Dublin News

Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies tenure is ending after a turbulent but impactful chapter, as he steps down ahead of the Nations Championship and hands over to Les Kiss—just 16 months before Australia hosts the Rugby World Cup. With a glittering coaching résumé including Grand Slams, historic wins over the All Blacks, and a revitalized Wallabies side that beat South Africa for the first time in 62 years, Schmidt’s legacy is mixed: 11 wins, 17 losses in 28 tests, and a team that showed flashes of brilliance but struggled to sustain momentum. Despite the setbacks—including disappointing World Cup exits and a rocky start to his Australia stint—he’s prioritizing grassroots rugby back home in New Zealand, leaving his final legacy to be judged by how the Wallabies perform on home soil next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fb8ff434ede9d10