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Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad.

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'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan

Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.

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Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.

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Lomax still in Wallabies World Cup selection frame

Despite being set to leave rugby, code-hopper Zac Lomax will be kept firmly in the mix as the Wallabies walk the road to the 2027 World Cup.

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Bulked up lock Salakaia-Loto back in Wallabies fray

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has discussed his controversial omission from Joe Schmidt's final Wallabies Test squad ahead of his potential return to the fold in Japan.

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Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan

Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.

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'Fight for every inch': Kiss's new Wallabies approach

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss has revealed the playing style he wants his side to employ during the dawning of an exciting new era for Australian rugby.

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Hard-hitters, gritty stayers and smart cookies: Kiss’s first Wallabies squad is built in his image

The Queensland-born league winger has never played rugby union but Australia need something different – and his players have been put on notice

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Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

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Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.

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It's all academic: key areas in rugby's contract battle

Australian rugby powerbrokers have weighed in on the battle to contract the code's best talent and renewed calls to outlaw a "catastrophic" tackle technique.

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'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

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Code theory: Les to give Wallabies Kiss of life

Les Kiss has detailed his Wallabies way and a theory that's underpinned almost 30 years of coaching as he takes the reins ahead of a home Rugby World Cup.

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Schmidt identifies key weakness for Australian rugby

The Wallabies have farewelled coach Joe Schmidt with a win, running in nine tries to two in a 57-10 thumping of Italy in Perth.

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The Guardian - AU

Schmidt leaves repaired Wallabies with gifts of Canham and Lonergan for Kiss

Australia’s lack of forwards remains a problem, but the departing coach raised the ceiling and left a deeper and more experienced group

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Josh Canham leads Wallabies to nine-try rout of Italy in coach Schmidt’s farewell Test

Australia thump Italy 57-10 to kickstart their Nations Championship campaign while Canham scores three tries and Paenga-Amosa adds two

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Wilson makes captaincy pitch as new Wallabies era looms

The Wallabies are keen to send coach Joe Schmidt out with a win, but they know they face a tough task against an Italian side that beat Australia last year.

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Joe Schmidt era staggers to a close as shellshocked Wallabies face Italy

Australia have lost their last two against the Azzurri and if they fall again, the departing coach’s win-loss record will fall below 36%

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Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has called in another young playmaker among three additions to the injury-hit squad for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.

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Wallabies' brutal approach to discipline problem

The Wallabies are going to great lengths to address their ill-discipline before coach Joe Schmidt hands the keys over to Les Kiss.

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Double blow as Wallabies prepare for French lesson

Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon and influential flanker Tom Hooper have both been ruled out of Brisbane's Test against France due to injury.

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Ireland vs Australia LIVE: Result and reaction as Wallabies denied in Nations Championship thriller

Australia 31-33 Ireland: Ben Donaldson missed with the final kick as Ireland held firm in Sydney – just!

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'No ambition': Schmidt rules out another national job

Departing Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says he's looking forward to returning home to New Zealand and has no plans to coach another country.

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Wallabies hoping Ireland clash lights the fuse for Schmidt’s farewell tour

Outgoing coach will soon give way to Les Kiss but the Sydney match plus tests against France and Italy will establish World Cup credentials

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'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

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