Wallabies
The evolution of sport science, and how it’s extending our athletes’ prime
Could 40 be the new 30? Adam Reynolds, Dayne Zorko, Kieran Foran and James Slipper are among those defying Father Time through advances in sport science.
- Nick Wright
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- Australian rugby
Bad cop, good cop: How the Schmidt-Kiss combination could remake the Wallabies
It’s the differences - not the similarities - between Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss that could really benefit the national team.
- Paul Cully
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‘I apologise mate’: The interview no one expected Eddie Jones to give
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones once blocked Herald reporter Tom Decent’s number and told him to “never contact me again”. Now, the Japan coach sits down for a revealing interview.
- Tom Decent
Why can’t we be friends? Twiggy sees opportunities for Force and Perth Bears
Rugby Australia is preparing for the threat of the NRL’s expansion, which will see two cashed-up teams on the hunt for 60 more players - at least.
- Iain Payten
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- Australian rugby
An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?
The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure, but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.
- Iain Payten
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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.
- The Herald's View
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.
- Nick Wright
‘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.
- Tom Decent
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- Australian rugby
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.
- Iain Payten and Tom Decent
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.
- Nick Wright
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