Wallabies face Italy in Joe Schmidt's final match in charge
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Wallabies are currently competing against Italy in Perth during the 2026 Nations Championship. Kick-off occurred at 6:10 PM local time. Australian rugby is at a low point, with the team enduring a six-match losing streak, including a disappointing performance against France last weekend. This match marks the farewell of coach Joe Schmidt, who has faced significant challenges during his tenure.
- •Match underway in Perth at HBF Park.
- •Wallabies on a six-game losing streak.
- •Joe Schmidt's last match as head coach.
- •Kick-off was at 6:10 PM local time.
- 10:28 AMESPN Rugby — Follow live: Wallabies eye victory in Joe Schmidt farewell
- 9:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Italy: Nations Championship rugby union international – live
"Updates from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s last match in charge Kick-off time in Perth is 6.10pm local/8.10pm AEST/11.10am BST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of Australia v Italy in round three of the Southern Hemisphere series of the 2026 Nations Championship. Kick-off at Perth’s HBF Park is scheduled for 6.10pm local time (8.10pm AEST). These are dark days for Australian rugby. The Wallabies have lost six Tests in a row, and suffered 19 defeats in their past 27 matches. Last weekend they were torn apart in the second half by a rampant France, leaving captain Harry Wilson bereft and apologising to his side’s fans for letting them down. Continue reading...
"After two defeats to start the Nations Championship and sitting on a six game losing streak, the Wallabies enter Saturday night's clash against Italy with plenty on the line as they prepare to farewell coach Joe Schmidt.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJul 18, 2026, 10:28 AMFollow live: Wallabies eye victory in Joe Schmidt farewell
After two defeats to start the Nations Championship and sitting on a six game losing streak, the Wallabies enter Saturday night's clash against Italy with plenty on the line as they prepare to farewell coach Joe Schmidt.
- The Guardian SportJul 18, 2026, 9:10 AMAustralia v Italy: Nations Championship rugby union international – live
Updates from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s last match in charge Kick-off time in Perth is 6.10pm local/8.10pm AEST/11.10am BST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of Australia v Italy in round three of the Southern Hemisphere series of the 2026 Nations Championship. Kick-off at Perth’s HBF Park is scheduled for 6.10pm local time (8.10pm AEST). These are dark days for Australian rugby. The Wallabies have lost six Tests in a row, and suffered 19 defeats in their past 27 matches. Last weekend they were torn apart in the second half by a rampant France, leaving captain Harry Wilson bereft and apologising to his side’s fans for letting them down. Continue reading...
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