Joe Schmidt and the Australia Rugby team ended 2024 on a high note after a difficult start to the year.
The former Leinster and Ireland coach, who helped launch Ireland’s current golden era, took over the Wallabies in 2024 and brought much-needed stability.
Schmidt became Australia’s third coach since 2020, following Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones, who went a combined 14-25. That included Jones’ disastrous 2-7 record in 2023, when Australia failed to reach the Rugby World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history.
In 2024, Schmidt led Australia to a 6-5 record—the team’s first winning season since 2019. One highlight was a dramatic win over England at Twickenham.
Despite ending the year with back-to-back losses to Scotland and Ireland, the Wallabies enter 2025 with real momentum.
Schmidt is preparing the Wallabies for the 2027 World Cup, which Australia will host, though he will not be at the helm. He signed a two-year contract extended through 2026 and will hand over the reins to Les Kiss, current Queensland Reds head coach, after that.
This summer, Schmidt will coach the Wallabies in a marquee test against the British and Irish Lions. The international season begins July 5 against Fiji, followed by Rugby Championship action in August.
How To Watch Australia Rugby Matches In The United States
Every Australia match in The Rugby Championship will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Replays, highlights and breaking news also will be available across both platforms.
When Is The 2025 Bledisloe Cup?
The 2025 Bledisloe Cup is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4.
The first match will be in New Zealand at Eden Park at 1:05 a.m. ET.
The second match is Oct. 4 at 5:45 a.m. ET at Optus Stadium in Australia.
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
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How To Watch International Rugby In The USA
FloRugby broadcasts dozens of international rugby matches throughout the year, including the summer rugby internationals from June to November.
How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025
In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.
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