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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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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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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 star commits through to next Rugby World Cup

Rugby Australia have locked in Len Ikitau for the 2027 World Cup, with the Brumbies centre signing a deal that includes a UK sabbatical.

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Rugby Australia posts $36.8m deficit amid wait for financial windfall to arrive

RA expects a commercial bonanza from British and Irish Lions tour after taking a hit from costs of running Waratahs, Brumbies and Rebels

The Guardian - AU

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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Rugby wants cash to keep stars after losing TV exposure

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh says the organisation has prioritised retaining its talent, with a broadcast deal that has no Super Rugby games on free-to-air.

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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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Force optimistic about re-signing star flanker Tizzano

Carlo Tizzano has a huge decision to make about his future, with the star Western Force flanker reportedly offered a life-changing deal to play in Japan.

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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

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Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule

The touring Lions will play a combined Indigenous-Pasifika side in Melbourne in a historic clash that completes their touring schedule 100 days from kick-off.

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Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour

The clash on July 22 fills the gap in the schedule left when the Melbourne Rebels went into administration.

The Independent UK

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.

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Wallabies on hunt for new coach once again as Super Rugby turns into casting call

As a familiar flux returns to Australian rugby, the preference will be for a local coach to succeed Joe Schmidt with a home World Cup so close

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Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

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Timeline set for Schmidt to finalise Wallabies future

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says a decision on Joe Schmidt's future as Wallabies coach should be finalised in the next fortnight.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final as Melbourne settles for last-16 games

The eyes of the rugby world will again fall on Sydney, 24 years after the Wallabies’ heartbreaking defeat to England at the city’s Olympic Stadium

The Guardian - AU

Maddi Levi: ‘I’m not the only one who suffers with self-doubt’

Australian cross-code athlete’s own expectations weigh heavy even as she soars to greater heights as World Rugby’s sevens player of the year

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Rugby Australia sets out bold plan to return to top of the sport amid fears over jobs cuts

RA reveals five-year strategic goal to be world’s No 1 rugby nation with strong broadcast revenues needed to boost finances for ‘golden decade’

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Rugby Australia targets Bledisloe glory in bold plan

While Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could make a contract call this week, Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return the code to its glory days.

The Guardian - AU

Turning green shoots into gold: the man behind the scenes in the Wallabies’ revival

Peter Horne was hired as Rugby Australia’s high performance director to get the game ‘back on track’. Recent results suggest he is making headway

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Winger Suliasi Vunivalu confirms French rugby move

Suliasi Vunivalu has confirmed he will play for La Rochelle in France next season after the former star NRL winger was granted a release by Rugby Australia.

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'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.

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Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash

The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.

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Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead

Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning

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