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Les Kiss, who coached alongside Joe Schmidt, has backed the new Wallabies mentor to thrive.

‘Workaholic’ Kiss backed to emulate Cheika and juggle Reds and Wallabies jobs

Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are continuing negotiations over the services of Les Kiss, which could be a possible job share – or a payout.

  • Tom Decent and Iain Payten

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Reds coach Les Kiss has been touted as a natural successor to Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies.

Could Kiss coach the Reds and the Wallabies? Rugby Australia is open to the idea

The prospect of Les Kiss coaching the Queensland Reds and Wallabies next year is firmly on the agenda after Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh’s visit to Brisbane on Tuesday.

  • Tom Decent
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
Noah Lolesio is leaving Australian rugby.

Wallabies star says Lolesio’s Japan move shouldn’t stop Lions series involvement

A fresh deal in Japan could curtail Noah Lolesio’s dream of playing against the British and Irish Lions. One of Australia’s best players hopes it doesn’t.

  • Tom Decent
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the charge for the Wallabies against England.

Rugby Australia secures $65m uplift in new broadcast deal with Nine

A new broadcast rights deal will see RA pocket an extra $13m a year, but with one major change for Super Rugby Pacific games.

  • Iain Payten
Tane Edmed has been sidelined with a back injury this year.

Red alert: Brumbies eye Waratahs playmaker to replace departing Wallabies star

If the Waratahs mid-season slump isn’t enough to worry about, NSW bosses now have a close rival planning to poach a star No.10.

  • Iain Payten
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Carlo Tizzano (centre) scored his 11th try of the season as the Western Force beat the Highlanders.

Tizzano stars in Force five-try win over Highlanders

The Western Force have jumped to fourth spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after coming from behind to post a 29-20 bonus-point win over the Highlanders in Perth.

  • Justin Chadwick
Noah Lolesio has become a key part of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s plans

Lolesio’s Japan move puts Lions and World Cup hopes at risk

Wallabies five-eighth Noah Lolesio has agreed to move to Japan to play club rugby in 2026, with an option to play until the end of 2027.

  • Jonathan Drennan
It is hoped France-based Wallabies second row Will Skelton will play a role in the Rugby Championship.

Will Skelton was a ‘passenger’ against the Lions in 2013. He wants another shot

Down on form after eight successive losses with his club La Rochelle, Will Skelton is facing one of the biggest challenges of his career.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Shalom Sauaso’s tackle-busting ability has been crucial in the Queensland Reds’ strong season.

Meet the teenager at the centre of a three-code tug of war

An NRL great throws his support behind one of the nation’s most multi-talented girls to continue pursuing several codes.

  • Nick Wright

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