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For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/rugby-union.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,30 Apr 2025 14:48:33 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/rugby-union.xmlWed,30 Apr 2025 14:48:33 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionTom DecentLes Kiss is confident he will have enough time to get the Wallabies firing with a short 14-month runway before the 2027 World Cup.4d2c6d49-0a3e-4e0e-b189-85a1f7b4302bhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-excuses-next-wallabies-coach-says-14-month-lead-in-to-2027-world-cup-will-be-enough-20250430-p5lv9u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionWed,30 Apr 2025 11:34:57 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionLes Kiss has been confirmed as the next Wallabies coach and will take the reins from Joe Schmidt next year.006af135-4c1a-4a6e-b10f-31b72c394087https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/kiss-confirmed-as-next-wallabies-coach-20250430-p5lvau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionWed,30 Apr 2025 09:00:50 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionThe match winning play in the famous 2004 clash between the Waratahs&Brumbies.26673bdc-4ac8-42b8-8a4e-3e118ad3cb31https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/2004-waratahs-brumbies-nailbiter-20250429-p5lv7n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 17:08:25 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionThe most deadly gaze in World Rugby6b789882-3195-41e0-99e8-bde5a5c46da3https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-gregan-stare-20250429-p5lv7l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 17:05:24 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionMorgan Turinui recalls playing with Stephen Larkham claiming he"Played differently to any other ten that's ever played the game"ef158c87-5782-41c1-94f3-4e185cc36679https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/larkham-one-of-a-kind-20250429-p5lv7k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 17:04:24 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionWho are the front runners for the Wallabies 9&10 combo? 8756bfd0-8ae0-4234-b43f-64fd5a9b7d49https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallaby-halves-20250429-p5lv7g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 16:59:41 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionMatt Burke's been impressed by the performances of Luke Reimera5ac51cc-8d06-42dd-a066-90a17a33978ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-not-beyond-reimer-20250429-p5lv7c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 16:53:55 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionIain Payten,Tom DecentWallabies coach Joe Schmidt has extended his contract and will take the national side on the Spring Tour as part of a handover to his successor Les Kiss.94947a1a-0c00-49b9-b3a6-20fbc5cff72chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/schmidt-to-stay-on-as-wallabies-coach-until-2026-as-part-of-kiss-handover-20250429-p5lv4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 16:23:05 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionNick WrightAs we await confirmation that Les Kiss will be the next Wallabies coach,we look at why he’s primed to take Australian rugby to the top.9e369445-8a75-4b25-a73f-ae6ba43c0986https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-wallabies-maker-why-kiss-can-spearhead-australia-s-rugby-revival-20250429-p5lv40.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 14:52:42 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionAll Blacks and Auckland Blues winger Mark Tele'a was carded,and then banned for an ugly tackle against the Queensland Reds.ed34ad48-b7c3-4615-88f4-e244cef8a5cfhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/star-cops-big-ban-for-ugly-tackle-20250429-p5lv1h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 11:03:53 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionIain PaytenAfter a drawn out negotiation,former Bears and Kangaroos winger Les Kiss is set to be revealed as the next Wallabies coach.eec13b81-dd38-4762-bdd1-4a9f27e7de8ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/les-kiss-to-be-named-wallabies-coach-20250429-p5luyk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionTue,29 Apr 2025 08:42:18 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionTuaina Taii-Tualima is yellow carded for a high shot against the Hurricanes.f530e532-55b6-4bdd-aaad-abae4f670001https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/high-shot-leads-to-card-20250426-p5luh4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 21:59:14 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionBilly Proctor finishes a classy Hurricanes try against the Brumbies in Canberra.24002a31-e63f-4f5d-b835-91719217c228https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/proctor-finishes-classy-canes-try-20250426-p5luh2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 21:49:07 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionThe Western Force caught the Chiefs – and Sky Sport – napping with a magic try from Harry Potter in Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific match at Bay Oval.d64da7c8-464c-4371-bec7-2c661905028bhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/harry-potter-catches-chiefs-napping-20250426-p5lug3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 17:03:08 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionA Tom Lynagh double burns the Blues as the Reds nab a crucial win at Suncorp Stadium.08b16171-8785-4b84-93c8-f2b48ad41d24https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/lynagh-double-burns-the-blues-20250426-p5lufz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 16:48:09 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionPaul CullyRugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results,too.bf537e6c-14c1-4bad-a703-cce044da9224https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/code-s-fortunes-as-always-depend-on-the-success-of-the-wallabies-20250425-p5lu7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionNick WrightThese two men spent their Wallabies season last year on the bench. Has the time come for them to earn their promotions?bfdaf1c0-95d3-4f65-9e58-1c65a0c58a87https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/mcdermott-s-compelling-test-statement-four-things-learnt-from-reds-triumph-20250425-p5lud7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionSat,26 Apr 2025 00:55:14 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionIain PaytenHe was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign,he is finally being recognised.07782d39-f181-4236-850c-9fb11d48416fhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/lion-wallaby-and-gallipoli-hero-why-the-extraordinary-life-of-blair-swannell-is-finally-being-recognised-20250422-p5ltc8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionThu,24 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionDual-code international Mat Rogers shares his view on Australian women's sevens players transferring to the 15-a-side format.08f426b1-404c-4121-bdf7-3685530030cbhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/rogers-fumes-over-unfair-changes-20250424-p5ltzu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionThu,24 Apr 2025 13:38:35 +1000Sport/ Rugby UnionTom DecentDual international Mat Rogers believes his client,Maddison Levi,shouldn’t be playing for the Wallaroos at this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. Here’s why.9ced8cd0-895d-47e1-99dc-0b1f6e6dfba3https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/set-up-to-fail-levi-s-world-cup-bid-in-jeopardy-as-agent-raises-issue-of-animosity-among-players-20250424-p5ltwp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-unionThu,24 Apr 2025 11:40:00 +1000