'Say it ain't so, Joe': Tributes pour in as Schmidt announces departure as head coach

Tributes have been pouring in for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt who has announced he'll step away from coaching after the 2019 World Cup.

'Say it ain't so, Joe': Tributes pour in as Schmidt announces departure as head coach
Mon, 26 Nov, 2018 - 11:21
Stephen Barry

Tributes have been pouring in for Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt who has announced he'll step away from coaching after the 2019 World Cup.

Ireland's most successful head coach announced his decision "to finish coaching and prioritise family commitments" the morning after winning the World Rugby Coach of the Year award. He'll be replaced by defence coach Andy Farrell.

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