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Red alert for Suaalii: Why Wallabies must work to prevent another Reece Walsh moment
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been in outstanding form for NSW, but a perilous tackle in Canberra on Saturday night will also have Joe Schmidt nervous for the Lions series.
- Iain Payten
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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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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
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
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- Wallabies
‘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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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
‘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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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 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
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