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Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Australia have three wins and a draw under new coach Les Kiss. But an injury to a star could affect their ability to take the next step.

sunday 10

WA Today

Iain Payten

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Australia have three wins and a draw under new coach Les Kiss. But an injury to a star could affect their ability to take the next step.

sunday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Australia have three wins and a draw under new coach Les Kiss. But an injury to a star could affect their ability to take the next step.

sunday 20

The Age

Iain Payten

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Phase two of the Kiss-era Wallabies is about to begin. There is one lingering concern

Australia have three wins and a draw under new coach Les Kiss. But an injury to a star could affect their ability to take the next step.

sunday 20

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Australia’s loose forward depth is going to give Les Kiss a migraine, with Australia’s three best all found in the back row.

30.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Australia’s loose forward depth is going to give Les Kiss a migraine, with Australia’s three best all found in the back row.

30.08.2026 20

The Age

Iain Payten

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Australia’s loose forward depth is going to give Les Kiss a migraine, with Australia’s three best all found in the back row.

30.08.2026 30

WA Today

Iain Payten

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed in Argentina

Australia’s loose forward depth is going to give Les Kiss a migraine, with Australia’s three best all found in the back row.

30.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a...

22.08.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a...

22.08.2026 20

The Age

Iain Payten

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a...

22.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a...

22.08.2026 30

WA Today

Iain Payten

Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance

The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

10.08.2026 20

WA Today

Iain Payten

Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance

The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

10.08.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance

The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

10.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance

The Wallabies-Japan clash was a white-knuckle ride, but a brief snapshot of the Australian coach in his first Test proved insightful.

10.08.2026 20

The Age

Iain Payten

‘The pressure is on Australia’: Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort of

The expectations of some verbal fireworks from the Japan coach ahead of a clash with the Wallabies were high. It didn’t turn out that way.

06.08.2026 20

WA Today

Iain Payten

‘The pressure is on Australia’: Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort of

The expectations of some verbal fireworks from the Japan coach ahead of a clash with the Wallabies were high. It didn’t turn out that way.

06.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

‘The pressure is on Australia’: Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort of

The expectations of some verbal fireworks from the Japan coach ahead of a clash with the Wallabies were high. It didn’t turn out that way.

06.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

‘The pressure is on Australia’: Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort of

The expectations of some verbal fireworks from the Japan coach ahead of a clash with the Wallabies were high. It didn’t turn out that way.

06.08.2026 20

The Age

Iain Payten

From Wallabies to Waratahs? Schmidt emerges as option for a NSW coaching role

Rugby Australia are on the hunt for a new Waratahs coach after Dan McKellar’s exit. One unusual option being considered could involve Joe Schmidt...

24.07.2026 30

WA Today

Iain Payten

From Wallabies to Waratahs? Schmidt emerges as option for a NSW coaching role

Rugby Australia are on the hunt for a new Waratahs coach after Dan McKellar’s exit. One unusual option being considered could involve Joe Schmidt...

24.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

From Wallabies to Waratahs? Schmidt emerges as option for a NSW coaching role

Rugby Australia are on the hunt for a new Waratahs coach after Dan McKellar’s exit. One unusual option being considered could involve Joe Schmidt...

24.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

From Wallabies to Waratahs? Schmidt emerges as option for a NSW coaching role

Rugby Australia are on the hunt for a new Waratahs coach after Dan McKellar’s exit. One unusual option being considered could involve Joe Schmidt...

24.07.2026 30

The Age

Iain Payten

If the hapless ’Tahs are putting the 2014 band back together, don’t stop at Foley and Phipps

NSW’s recruitment of two veterans this week has highlighted a major problem at the Waratahs, dating back years.

18.07.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

If the hapless ’Tahs are putting the 2014 band back together, don’t stop at Foley and Phipps

NSW’s recruitment of two veterans this week has highlighted a major problem at the Waratahs, dating back years.

18.07.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

If the hapless ’Tahs are putting the 2014 band back together, don’t stop at Foley and Phipps

NSW’s recruitment of two veterans this week has highlighted a major problem at the Waratahs, dating back years.

18.07.2026 60

The Age

Iain Payten

If the hapless ’Tahs are putting the 2014 band back together, don’t stop at Foley and Phipps

NSW’s recruitment of two veterans this week has highlighted a major problem at the Waratahs, dating back years.

18.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

To become a top side in world rugby, the Wallabies must start behaving like one

Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again caused by one of their...

05.07.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

To become a top side in world rugby, the Wallabies must start behaving like one

Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again caused by one of their...

05.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

To become a top side in world rugby, the Wallabies must start behaving like one

Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again caused by one of their...

05.07.2026 30

The Age

Iain Payten

To become a top side in world rugby, the Wallabies must start behaving like one

Australia did a lot right in a stirring performance against Ireland. But it was another defeat on home soil, and it was again caused by one of their...

05.07.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Wallabies hoping Lions lessons are heeded in Ireland showdown

The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.

28.06.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

Wallabies hoping Lions lessons are heeded in Ireland showdown

The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.

28.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Wallabies hoping Lions lessons are heeded in Ireland showdown

The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.

28.06.2026 40

The Age

Iain Payten

Wallabies hoping Lions lessons are heeded in Ireland showdown

The Wallabies are hoping a settled squad and extra training can help avoid a repeat of the problem that plagued them last year.

28.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Can try harder: Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?

The Hurricanes used all-out attack to smash records and rivals on the way to a Super Rugby title. And other major teams around the globe are doing the...

24.06.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

Can try harder: Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?

The Hurricanes used all-out attack to smash records and rivals on the way to a Super Rugby title. And other major teams around the globe are doing the...

24.06.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Can try harder: Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?

The Hurricanes used all-out attack to smash records and rivals on the way to a Super Rugby title. And other major teams around the globe are doing the...

24.06.2026 50

The Age

Iain Payten

Can try harder: Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?

The Hurricanes used all-out attack to smash records and rivals on the way to a Super Rugby title. And other major teams around the globe are doing the...

24.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

Blue it again: Five graphs that explain another failed Waratahs season

As always, the Tahs season promised so much but has ended before the finals even begin. Here’s where it went wrong.

02.06.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

Blue it again: Five graphs that explain another failed Waratahs season

As always, the Tahs season promised so much but has ended before the finals even begin. Here’s where it went wrong.

02.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

Blue it again: Five graphs that explain another failed Waratahs season

As always, the Tahs season promised so much but has ended before the finals even begin. Here’s where it went wrong.

02.06.2026 40

The Age

Iain Payten

Blue it again: Five graphs that explain another failed Waratahs season

As always, the Tahs season promised so much but has ended before the finals even begin. Here’s where it went wrong.

02.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

The $2.4m megastar of French rugby has never played in the south. Will that change in July?

Antoine Dupont is the highest-paid rugby player in history. But will the French superstar travel to play the Wallabies in Brisbane in July?

27.05.2026 40

WA Today

Iain Payten

The $2.4m megastar of French rugby has never played in the south. Will that change in July?

Antoine Dupont is the highest-paid rugby player in history. But will the French superstar travel to play the Wallabies in Brisbane in July?

27.05.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten

The $2.4m megastar of French rugby has never played in the south. Will that change in July?

Antoine Dupont is the highest-paid rugby player in history. But will the French superstar travel to play the Wallabies in Brisbane in July?

27.05.2026 40

The Age

Iain Payten

The $2.4m megastar of French rugby has never played in the south. Will that change in July?

Antoine Dupont is the highest-paid rugby player in history. But will the French superstar travel to play the Wallabies in Brisbane in July?

27.05.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Iain Payten

LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse. What’s next for Cam Smith and the rebels?

LIV Golf stars, including Smith and several other Aussies, face uncertain futures and some tricky pathways back to other major tours.

30.04.2026 60

WA Today

Iain Payten

LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse. What’s next for Cam Smith and the rebels?

LIV Golf stars, including Smith and several other Aussies, face uncertain futures and some tricky pathways back to other major tours.

30.04.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

Iain Payten