Schmidt rules out Leinster return after Australia exit
Joe Schmidt confirmed he has no plans to return to Leinster after his tenure as Australia's rugby coach ends this month. The 60-year-old, who led Ireland to three Six Nations titles, stated, 'I don't really have any ambition to keep coaching.' Schmidt will step down following the Nations Championship fixtures against Ireland, France, and Italy.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 14:22 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 23:10 UTC
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