Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies until after the 2025 Rugby Championship to allow Rugby Australia time to find a replacement. Schmidt replaced Eddie Jones as head coach after Australia’s dismal performance at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies coach is set to stand down at the end of this year’s Rugby Championship, turning down the opportunity to carry on to the 2027 World Cup.

Joe Schmidt will leave his position as Australia head coach after this year’s Rugby Championship, leaving the Wallabies facing another search to fill the role two years out from hosting the Rugby World Cup.