Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schmidt.

Rugby Australia looks to have cured its coaching succession problem

Rugby Australia faces many challenges. But settling the coaching succession is a giant step into a brighter future.

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Les Kiss was officially announced as the next Wallabies coach on Wednesday.

Long Kiss goodbye:What next for the Queensland Reds?

With Les Kiss locked in as the next Wallabies coach,a search for his replacement at the Reds is set to go global.

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Les Kiss has been unveiled as the new Wallabies coach,starting in mid-2026.

‘No excuses’:Next Wallabies coach says 14-month lead in to 2027 World Cup will be enough

Les Kiss is confident he will have enough time to get the Wallabies firing despite the short runway for the home World Cup.

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Les Kiss and Joe Schmidt

Schmidt to stay on as Wallabies coach until 2026 as part of Kiss handover

Wallabies 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.

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Les Kiss is expected to be unveiled as the next Wallabies coach.

The Wallabies maker:Why Kiss can spearhead Australia’s rugby revival

As 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.

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Les Kiss,former North Sydney Bear turned union coach

Les Kiss to be named Wallabies coach

After a drawn out negotiation,former Bears and Kangaroos winger Les Kiss is set to be revealed as the next Wallabies coach.

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Tate McDermott of the Reds celebrates a try during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Blues at Suncorp Stadium.

McDermott’s compelling Test statement:Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph

These two men spent their Wallabies season last year on the bench. Has the time come for them to earn their promotions?

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Lion,Wallaby and Gallipoli hero:Why the ‘extraordinary life’ of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised

He 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.

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The Len Ikitau flick pass for the Wallabies’ match-winner against England.

How Ikitau’s new Wallabies contract delivers the best of both worlds

Len Ikitau was snubbed by Eddie Jones at the last World Cup in 2023. Now he’s locked away with Australian rugby until a home World Cup in 2027.

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Hunter Paisami of the Reds competes during the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium,on April 12,2025,in Brisbane,Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

The ‘controversial’ call that launched Wallabies star into Lions box seat

Hunter Paisami is playing his best footy under Les Kiss,but how have the Reds reacted to their mentor’s uncertain future as a possible Test coach?

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