Joe Schmidt (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joe Schmidt (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1965

Place of Birth: New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand

Profession: teacher, rugby union player, rugby union coach

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Josef Schmidt is a New Zealand rugby union coach, who was the head coach of Ireland from 2013-2019.
In six years under his leadership, Ireland have won three Six Nations Championships, and recorded their first-ever wins over his home nation of New Zealand.
Schmidt's first head coaching role in Europe was with Leinster Rugby, beginning in 2010.
He brought unprecedented success to the province, reaching six finals and winning four trophies in three years.
He was previously an assistant coach with the Blues and Clermont Auvergne. Schmidt has dual citizenship, having become an Irish citizen in 2015.