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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.

  • Nick Wright

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Len Ikitau scores a try against Wales in November 2024.

Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

  • Paul Cully
Australian Schools stars Heinz Lemoto is the subject of cross-code lobbying.

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs over poaching raid

On a day when RA announced a $36.8 million deficit for 2024 at its annual general meeting, chairman Daniel Herbert sent a warning to French rugby clubs.

  • Tom Decent
Tate McDermott is adamant the Reds are rolling towards success, despite suffering back-to-back losses.

Injury chaos and looming Wallabies call: Can the Reds still end the drought?

Queensland have hit a speed bump after an emphatic start to the season. So where do the Reds need to improve to keep their title hopes alive?

  • Nick Wright
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh and Nine CEO Matt Stanton.

Why Rugby Australia traded free-to-air control for $215m windfall in new Nine broadcast deal

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh believes the new deal will keep the best players in the game.

  • Tom Decent
Fijian Drua players after winning the Super W competition in 2022.

‘Disingenuous’: Fiji Drua boss slams RA over Super Rugby Women travel squeeze

The Fijiana Drua will be flown into Australia just over 24 hours before a semi-final, and it has prompted an angry response.

  • Iain Payten
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Joe Schmidt will stand down as Wallabies head coach after this year’s Rugby Championship.

The next Wallabies coach is a mystery, and the current one is on a vow of silence

The search for Joe Schmidt’s replacement has dragged on into a new month – and with the massive British and Irish Lions tour around the corner, a problem has emerged.

  • Iain Payten
Kalani Thomas on the rampage for the Reds against the Highlanders.

How futures of two Wallabies stars could decide a dormant talent’s fate

Fresh off a breakout performance for the Reds, an emerging star admits his future may be out of his hands.

  • Nick Wright
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson on the charge against New Zealand.

‘Not viable’: Kiwis kill RA plan to stage lucrative Bledisloe Cup on Anzac Day

After initial enthusiasm, New Zealand Rugby bosses say they won’t support an annual clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks in April - despite the fact it could earn them millions.

  • Iain Payten
Lynagh McDermott composite

The key moves putting Queensland pair in Wallabies’ box seat

In career-best form and on long-term Australian contracts, a pair of Queensland stars are squarely in the frame for a berth against the Lions.

  • Nick Wright

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