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A phone call away, Schmidt no adviser but happy to help

Joe Schmidt is happy to serve as a sounding board for long-time pal Les Kiss but has all but ruled out staying on in any formal role as a Wallabies consultant.

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Next Wallabies coach Les Kiss: a mongrel mix of league and union, coach and strategist

An extended transition from the Joe Schmidt era should be smooth before Kiss sets about solving one of the great brain strainers in sport: how to return Australian rugby to greatness

The Guardian - AU

Reds vacancy among 'most attractive in world': QRU

The Queensland Rugby Union can be patient in their search for a new coach from 2027 and is confident the contenders will queue for a highly desirable job.

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Les gives Kiss of approval to Schmidt's Wallabies plan

Les Kiss is vowing to follow the Joe Schmidt template when he takes over as Wallabies coach in mid-2026, just 16 months before the Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Wallabies' coaching succession plan sealed with a Kiss

Les Kiss is to be confirmed as the next Wallabies coach after a deal was reached for Joe Schmidt to continue in the job until mid-2026.

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Kiss not singing the Blues in wait for Wallabies call

Waiting for an update on his own coaching future, Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss insists his mind hasn't wavered from a crunch Anzac Day clash with the Blues.

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Kiss method 'obvious' as Slack endorses Reds boss

Former Wallaby captain Andrew Slack, who was part of a review into the side's disastrous 2023 campaign, sees a clear heir apparent to the departing Joe Schmidt.

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Wallabies coach announcement coming soon: Waugh

Phil Waugh expects the announcement of the new Wallabies coach to happen in the next few weeks, as Rugby Australia sends a hands-off warning to France.

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McKellar says no as Kiss firms as next Wallabies coach

NSW Waratahs mentor and ex-Wallabies assistant coach Dan McKellar says he isn't in the mix to replace Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Australian national team.

AAP

Door open for Kiss to coach share Wallabies, Reds roles

Phil Waugh says he wants to keep Joe Schmidt involved with the Wallabies and could allow the next coach to job share with a Super Rugby Pacific club.

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Wallabies playmaker signs Japan club deal

Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has signed to play rugby in Japan, with the Brumbies star now no longer a certainty to face the touring British and Irish Lions.

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Horan's caution as Wallabies coach hunt drags on

Tim Horan thinks the appointment of a current Australian Super Rugby coach to replace Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies could have unintended consequences.

AAP

Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

The Guardian - UK

Robot rugby may be a way off but art of coaching is making way for science

As data reshapes coaching and tactics at club and international level, the numbers are increasingly king

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Kiss content as Rugby Australia continue interviews

Ahead of their Highlanders clash, Reds coach Les Kiss remains in the running to be the new Wallabies coach having completed two interviews with Rugby Australia.

The Independent UK

Retiring trio show how Ireland have grown – but rocky terrain lies ahead

As Irish rugby reaches the end of an era, the retirements of Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray provide significant challenges

AAP

Waratahs open season with three wins in a 16-year first

The NSW Waratahs have scored a 34-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force to open a season with three straight wins for the first time since 2009.

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Gleeson reveals his 'point to prove' to Wallabies coach

Wallabies discard Langi Gleeson has revealed how having a 'point to prove' has proven a real motivator after starting the Super Rugby Pacific season in style.

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Reds Superman Tate McDermott earns rave reviews

The Queensland Reds are 2-0 following their 28-24 win over the Western Force, with scrumhalf Tate McDermott playing a key role in their latest win.

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Foketi set to bounce back and push for Wallabies recall

Classy NSW Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi is ready to rebound from a rough 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season to push for a Wallabies recall this year.

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Wallabies skipper Wilson signs through 2029

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson says he never spoke to another club before signing a new four-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds.

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Dan McKellar not publicly lobbying for Wallabies job

NSW Waratahs mentor and former Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar says he doesn't expect to be offered the Australian team coaching job to replace Joe Schmidt.

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The brain hacks helping Wallabies star drive Reds' rise

Wallabies star Fraser McReight has tapped into the power of visualisation and other brain hacks as he attempts to lift the Reds to Super Rugby Pacific glory.

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Don't mention the Wallabies: Kiss focused on Reds only

Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has deflected questions on his Wallabies coaching aspirations ahead of the Super Rugby clash with Moana Pasifika.

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Wallabies captain not nudging Kiss to replace Schmidt

Test captain Harry Wilson says Joe Schmidt has done the Wallabies a huge favour by sticking around until after this year's Rugby Championship.

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