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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Force-ful boost as Beale returns for Super finals push
Kurtley Beale, who is 37 next January, will return after nearly a year sidelined by an achilles tear for the Western Force against the Blues.
How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds
The wounded Queensland Reds will march into a tough triple-threat of away clashes confident Les Kiss's development mission has armed them to succeed.
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.
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.
Injured Reds call the Doctor to stay in top-four hunt
Dre Pakeho has been one of the finds of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the Queensland Reds, who are hunting a top-four finish and home quarter-final.
Wallaroos’ big selection call as Caslick settles in
Wallaroos veteran Emily Chancellor has offered rave reviews of sevens star Charlotte Caslick's first days in camp ahead of a potential Test debut in Fiji.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
Levi being ‘set up to fail’ in rushed Cup bid: Rogers
The Wallaroos' plans to transition sevens force Maddison Levi into a 15s weapon ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup may need to be put on ice.
Make medal-worthy Anzac clash stick: Reds skipper
Queensland Reds captain Tate McDermott has backed the push for his side's Anzac Day clash with Auckland's Blues to become a permanent Super Rugby fixture.
Aussie Tuipulotu set for return with Wallabies in view
Sione Tuipulotu is poised to make his rugby comeback with Scotland's Australian captain still a chance of being a key man for the Lions against the Wallabies.
Chiefs brush off bizarre blunder to put away Force
The Western Force played their cards early before the Chiefs blew them away in a 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day Super Rugby win in Tauranga.
Lynagh at the double as Reds avoid a case of the Blues
A Tom Lynagh double has helped the Queensland Reds to a pressure-relieving defeat of the out-of-sorts Blues on Anzac Day at a soggy Suncorp Stadium.
Campbell back as Reds brace for Blues Anzac Day test
Jock Campbell is a welcome return at fullback for the Queensland Reds in their Anzac Day clash with the Blues while the Brumbies have bolstered their front row.
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.
Home sweet home as Brumbies eye Super top-two finish
With four of their last five games in Canberra, the Brumbies have set their sights on a top-two spot and home run all the way to the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Reds’ ‘Junkyard Dog’ no one-trick rugby pony
Tim Ryan burst onto the scene with a memorable hat-trick in the corresponding game a year ago but enters the Reds' Anzac Day clash with the Blues in a drought.
Sevens stars inclusion pushes Wallaroos to new levels
Adding three of Australia's top rugby sevens players has made existing Wallaroos up their game as the coach names the squad to play in World Cup lead-ins.
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.
Post to the rescue as Force draw with Hurricanes
Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love has struck the post with his golden-point drop-goal attempt in Saturday night's 17-17 draw with the Western Force.
Refreshed Force aim to prove they’re the real deal
The Western Force are 4-4 and have their finals destiny in their own hands but face a tough match against the Hurricanes in Perth on Saturday night.
The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations
Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.
Blues crush Tahs to snare Trans-Tasman Women’s crown
The Auckland-based Blues have scored six tries to one against the NSW Waratahs to claim the inaugural Super Rugby Women's Champions crown.
Waratahs women eyeing more silverware in NZ showdown
Refusing to rest on their laurels, the triumphant NSW Waratahs have shifted their focus to the Women's Super Rugby Champions final against the Blues.
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.
Waratahs rest Wallabies forward trio for trip to Fiji
Wallabies forward trio Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota have all been rested for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Fijian Drua.
Waratahs assert dominance to win Super Women’s title
The Waratahs have defeated the Queensland Reds 43-21 to win the Super Rugby Women's title
Miller in disbelief after NSW win Super Women’s title
Player of the final Desiree Miller was instrumental as the Waratahs defeated the Queensland Reds 43-21 to win back-to-back Super Rugby Women's titles.
Brumbies outclass Reds in Australian Super Rugby derby
The ACT Brumbies have surged to third on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with an inspired derby comeback win over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
Ex Queenslander Greene lifts BlueRevs over Lupus
Former Reds player Sam Greene has helped Shizuoka to an upset heavy win over Lupus Tokyo in Japanese club rugby.
Brave Waratahs upset table-topping Chiefs in Super epic
The NSW Waratahs have hit back after two losses in New Zealand to upset the table-topping Chiefs 21-14 in a Super Rugby Pacific thriller in Sydney.