Wallabies feeling pressure as Kiss cooks up Cup ‘pie’
The Wallabies will arrive in Argentina flush with options after new coach Les Kiss gave peripheral members a chance to push their case in wins over Japan.
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Rugby sevens superstar Maddison Levi could be the latest Olympian to make their Wallaroos debut after being named on the bench for Australia's 100th Test.
Sevens heaven: Ballymore upgrade 20 years in making
Up to 90 Rugby Australia staff and players will move from Sydney to Brisbane, where Ballymore's upgrades are being hailed as a historic moment for the code.
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Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina
Les Kiss has resisted any left-field inclusions for the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina, but will have a welcome selection headache in the midfield.
The Kiss Wallabies ‘flex’: don’t call it an experiment
Les Kiss thinks there is more flexibility yet in the Wallabies squad that will head to Argentina for two Tests on a refreshing three-game winning streak.
Rising union star stays put, knocks back Chiefs offer
Kadin Pritchard has re-signed with the ACT Brumbies until the end of the 2030 season in a big win for Rugby Australia, but a loss for rugby league's new boys.
‘World-class’: Cheika set for Waratahs coaching return
Michael Cheika, the only man to lead the NSW Waratahs to a Super Rugby title, is firming to be named as the franchise's next mentor, possibly even this week.
Mass-ive milestone not lost on Wallaby No.1000
Three generations of the family of the first Wallaby were in the sheds when Massimo De Lutiis, fresh off a stirring debut, accepted the 1000th cap.
Prop idol has his ‘mojo’ back – and Wallabies want more
Wallabies coach Les Kiss will stay in regular touch with Taniela Tupou's French club to ensure the in-form prop remains a regular fixture.
Jones’ nod to Kiss ahead of potential Cup showdown
Eddie Jones, the last man to coach Australia at a home Rugby World Cup, has some insights for new Wallabies mentor Les Kiss.
Jones’ shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan
Australia's pack, led by Taniela Tupou, scored all eight of their tries as the Wallabies exploded out of a tight spot to thump Japan in Townsville.
How Tate’s ‘owning’ finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace
Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson will again warm the bench in Townsville as the Wallabies pair embrace their role as "finishers".
Why Wallabies’ new ‘Pooper’ combo can work
Les Kiss's Wallabies are set to unleash the modern day version of "Pooper" in Townsville against Japan.
‘Four figures’ the sum but Massimo more than numbers
Boasting a record bench press, Massimo De Lutiis is poised to become Wallaby No.1000 after being named as a reserve to face Japan in Townsville.
Kiss’s Gordon hope and message for dropped flyhalf
Les Kiss anticipates a fit-again Carter Gordon to torment Japan's defence when the re-jigged Wallabies return to Townsville to face Eddie Jones's side.
‘Very sad’: ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies
Former Wallabies and rugby league player Brian Smith has died of cancer at age 59.
Wallabies wary of fast Eddie and his Japan speedsters
After escaping with a three-point win in Osaka, the Wallabies are not expecting things to get any easier in the return bout against Japan in Townsville.
Wallaroos coaching appointment upsets Scottish Rugby
Rugby Australia will pay compensation to Scottish Rugby after signing the recently released Sione Fukofuka as Wallaroos coach.
Hobbled Suaalii scratched for Wallabies’ Japan rematch
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been ruled out of the Wallabies' Japan rematch while Miles Amatosero has learnt his punishment following an Osaka red card.
Suaalii call a ‘first world problem’ for Wallabies
How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup.
Wallabies backed to ‘play’, survive first Kiss Test
Even with the game in the balance in his first Test as Wallabies coach, Les Kiss was able to crack a smile before his side hung on to win in Japan.
Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999’s hard road to Test debut
After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut in Japan.
Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has credited the side's new coaching team for the composure shown when it appeared Japan were set for a historic win.
Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna
The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-racking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite lock Miles Amatosero's red card.
Why Hunter’s become the hunted in centre Test battle
Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka.
‘Never rule out Quade’: familiar face in Wallabies camp
Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan.
Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride
Les Kiss and Eddie Jones have history but the coaches have kept things civil ahead of a Test meeting in Osaka that serves as a full-circle moment.
No promises as Kiss shows hand in battle for Test No.10
Declan Meredith has retained the No.10 jersey in Les Kiss's first Test as Wallabies coach, but there is plenty of competition ahead of next year's World Cup.
Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm
There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.
‘Age is just a number’: veteran duo back for Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs have signed veteran 2014 Super Rugby-winning halves Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps in an eyebrow-raising move sure to polarise fans.