Joe Schmidt grateful for patience as he makes decision on his Ireland future

Joe Schmidt has dropped a hint that he is set to quit as Ireland head coach when his contract expires at the end of next year’s World Cup.

The New Zealand-born coach, who this year has led Ireland to its highest world ranking of number two after landing the Six Nations Grand Slam, a series win in Australia and a first home victory over the All Blacks, has promised to deliver his decision to the IRFU on Monday morning.