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Joe Schmidt during the warm up 23/6/2018
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If Ireland were not quite so driven to succeed, every member of the camp from Joe Schmidt down might take a moment’s pause to appreciate all they have achieved this season.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2018

Schmidt quick to offload Michael Cheika praise
Schmidt quick to offload Michael Cheika praise
Joe Schmidt afforded himself a small chuckle when he was told that his players had been described by rival coach Michael Cheika as the “greatest Irish team in their history”.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

Joe Schmidt upgrades his expectations for Ireland
Joe Schmidt upgrades his expectations for Ireland
Joe Schmidt’s confidence that out-half Johnny Sexton will be fit for next month’s RBS 6 Nations Championship coincides with an upgrade to his expectations about Ireland’s prospects in this season’s Championship.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Johnny Sexton: My miss was making of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland
Johnny Sexton: My miss was making of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland
Jonathan Sexton believes his failure to land a crucial, late penalty against New Zealand in Dublin three years ago has helped make him a better place-kicker.

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