A half-century from Smith's replacement Marnus Labuschagne proved valuable as Australia drew the second Test and maintained their 1-0 lead.
Archer had a fantastic debut, finishing with five wickets.
Archer provided England early optimism when he removed David Warner and Usman Khawaja early.
Rain prevented play from starting for 70 minutes (on Day 5) before Ben Stokes' century took England to 258/5d, setting the visitors a target of 267.
Smith did not return to the field at the start of the fifth day and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the former captain will sit out the rest of the Test because of concussion.
Smith, who was nearing a century, got injured after being struck on the neck by a fierce delivery from Jofra Archer, though returned to bat on Day 4. The 30-year-old was eventually...
In reply, Australia were in trouble at 102/5 before Steve Smith's half-century revived their innings.
Pat Cummins also grabbed three scalps to restrict England to 258.
After rain washed out first day's play, Australia, on Day 2, won the toss and opted to field. Josh Hazlewood, who replaced James Pattinson, took three wickets.
Australia's Usman Khawaja bats during day one of the first Ashes Test cricket match. Since making his return from injury, Khawaja also fell to pressure from the English bowlers jus...
England's Stuart Broad celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's David Warner. Warner could only notch two runs off 14 balls.
Steve Smith was his side's star. With his 144-run knock, he managed to anchor Australia to 284 (all out).
Ben Stokes will be key to England's chances at the Ashes.
England have not been beaten in an Ashes series on home soil since 2001.
England's Eoin Morgan, right, and teammates celebrate with the trophy at the Oval in London, one day after they won the Cricket World Cup in a final match against New Zealand.
England's Eoin Morgan, centre, and teammates celebrate with the trophy at the Oval in London one day after they won the Cricket World Cup in a final match against New Zealand.
England's Liam Plunkett, centre, stretches with team mates during a training session at Lord's cricket ground in London.
England's Ben Stokes, left, and England's Jofra Archer, right, stretch during a training session at Lord's cricket ground in London. England will play Australia in a World Cup cric...
