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Door open for overseas Wallabies to take on the Lions

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says Australia's overseas-based stars will all come under consideration to face the touring British and Irish Lions this winter.

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'Pick and stick': SBW's tip for Wallabies coach Schmidt

New Zealand World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is urging Wallabies coach to pick and stick with whoever he opts to wear Australia's troublesome No.10 jumper.

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Lolesio's spinal injury sours Brumbies' Super derby win

Incumbent Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has suffered a reported spinal injury in the first half of his Brumbies' Super Rugby Pacific win over Western Force.

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You are the head coach: Guardian writers choose their own Lions squads

We asked our rugby experts to elbow Andy Farrell aside and install themselves as the man in charge. This is who they picked and why

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Gordon locks in as Kiss sends firm message to poachers

Wallabies star Jake Gordon has explained why he's staying put as coach-in-waiting Les Kiss prepares to get hands-on in rugby's running battle with poachers.

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Joe Schmidt turns the page in search of secret to Wallabies success

The boss of the Australia rugby team shares a bond with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge over books as he prepares for the Lions tour

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James O’Connor in frame to make shock Wallabies return for Lions series

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has cleared the path for a shock return for pivot James O’Connor as he looks for more experience for the Lions series

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Schmidt says veteran O'Connor brings value to Wallabies

Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.

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Take that: Brumbies thump Waratahs for sweet revenge

The ACT Brumbies have exacted sweet revenge on the NSW Waratahs to remain on track for a Super Rugby Pacific home final in Canberra.

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'Unfinished business', Gordon to stay in Aussie rugby

Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon has revealed his intention to remain in Australia, crediting national coach Joe Schmidt for reviving his international career.

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Larrikin Les a coaching hit with Wallabies: McDermott

Tate McDermott has applauded Rugby Australia's decision to appoint his Reds mentor Les Kiss as the next Wallabies coach, saying players love playing under him

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Hungry coach McKellar warns Waratahs off hotel buffets

Coach Dan McKellar has hinted that hotel buffets and lazy sleep-ins are behind the NSW Waratahs' travelling woes ahead of a crucial derby against the Brumbies.

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Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run

The Wallabies are well aware of the importance of their gruelling 2025 Test program as they chase a crucial top-six seeding for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

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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

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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.

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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.

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