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Richie Asiata (right) scored his fifth try in six games for the Reds, but it wasn’t quite enough.

Fijian Drua break Reds hearts in Super Rugby thriller

The last-placed Fijian Drua continue to play Super Rugby Pacific spoilers, upsetting the Queensland Reds in a thrilling try-fest in Suva.

  • Darren Walton

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Joe Schmidt and Les Kiss, the current and future Wallabies coaches.

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
Jake Gordon.

World Cup dream sees Gordon reject overseas offers and re-sign with Tahs

Waratahs and Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon is staying at NSW, despite interest from three overseas competitions.

  • Iain Payten
Eddie Jones.

‘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
Andrew Forrest brought the Western Force back from the brink.

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
Current Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt (L) and incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss.

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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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.

  • Tom Decent
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.

  • Iain Payten and Tom Decent
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.

  • Iain Payten
Is rising star Heinz Lemoto off to France?

Rugby in Australia is under attack. But it’s not from the NRL

At least 25 young Australian players have moved, or are moving, to France as the brutal realities of professionalism hit Australia.

  • Paul Cully

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