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Brisbane Times

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The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The most important clue the new Wallabies boss gave this week related to the type of player that Australia produces naturally.

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WA Today

Paul Cully

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The most important clue the new Wallabies boss gave this week related to the type of player that Australia produces naturally.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The most important clue the new Wallabies boss gave this week related to the type of player that Australia produces naturally.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The three things Wallabies coach Les Kiss needs to focus on now

The most important clue the new Wallabies boss gave this week related to the type of player that Australia produces naturally.

previous day 10

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better place, but plenty of work faces incoming coach Les Kiss.

19.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better place, but plenty of work faces incoming coach Les Kiss.

19.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better place, but plenty of work faces incoming coach Les Kiss.

19.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

The Wallabies improved last year. We can’t say that about the last three weeks

Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better place, but plenty of work faces incoming coach Les Kiss.

19.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

Kiss of death? Why new coach could struggle unless Wallabies fix big problem

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Cully

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 10

The Age

Paul Cully

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?

A recent spate of soft-tissue injuries begs the question of how players are training or being managed as this is not happening elsewhere.

18.07.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests. Italy could make things even worse

The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.

12.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests. Italy could make things even worse

The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.

12.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests. Italy could make things even worse

The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.

12.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies have lost nine of their past 10 Tests. Italy could make things even worse

The Italians showed enough in their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday to have Joe Schmidt on edge.

12.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The Wallabies can’t stop France’s attack. So there’s only one way to beat them

Attacking rugby is dominating the international game, and France are among the best in that regard. Instead of trying to shut them down, Australia...

11.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies can’t stop France’s attack. So there’s only one way to beat them

Attacking rugby is dominating the international game, and France are among the best in that regard. Instead of trying to shut them down, Australia...

11.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies can’t stop France’s attack. So there’s only one way to beat them

Attacking rugby is dominating the international game, and France are among the best in that regard. Instead of trying to shut them down, Australia...

11.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies can’t stop France’s attack. So there’s only one way to beat them

Attacking rugby is dominating the international game, and France are among the best in that regard. Instead of trying to shut them down, Australia...

11.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to Ireland

Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.

05.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to Ireland

Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.

05.07.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to Ireland

Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.

05.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to Ireland

Costly mistakes by big-name players remain a must-fix situation ahead of Saturday’s Test match against France.

05.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

NRL’s $5 billion TV windfall will put more strain on Australian rugby

The promise shown by a bunch of Junior Wallabies players has already been noticed by rugby’s rival code.

28.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

NRL’s $5 billion TV windfall will put more strain on Australian rugby

The promise shown by a bunch of Junior Wallabies players has already been noticed by rugby’s rival code.

28.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

NRL’s $5 billion TV windfall will put more strain on Australian rugby

The promise shown by a bunch of Junior Wallabies players has already been noticed by rugby’s rival code.

28.06.2026 20

The Age

Paul Cully

NRL’s $5 billion TV windfall will put more strain on Australian rugby

The promise shown by a bunch of Junior Wallabies players has already been noticed by rugby’s rival code.

28.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The Wallabies play three Tests in July. They must win two to show progress

A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost...

27.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

The Wallabies play three Tests in July. They must win two to show progress

A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost...

27.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The Wallabies play three Tests in July. They must win two to show progress

A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost...

27.06.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

The Wallabies play three Tests in July. They must win two to show progress

A clean sweep against Ireland, Italy and France would exceed expectations. But a couple of wins would send Joe Schmidt out on a high and boost...

27.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Attacking rugby is winning rugby. It’s time for the Wallabies to follow suit

Saturday’s Super Rugby decider continued a most-welcome trend in the 15-man game.

22.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Cully

Attacking rugby is winning rugby. It’s time for the Wallabies to follow suit

Saturday’s Super Rugby decider continued a most-welcome trend in the 15-man game.

22.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Attacking rugby is winning rugby. It’s time for the Wallabies to follow suit

Saturday’s Super Rugby decider continued a most-welcome trend in the 15-man game.

22.06.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Attacking rugby is winning rugby. It’s time for the Wallabies to follow suit

Saturday’s Super Rugby decider continued a most-welcome trend in the 15-man game.

22.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Salakaia-Loto’s omission casts big shadow over Wallabies squad

The giant lock will surely be back in the reckoning when his Reds coach Les Kiss takes over from Joe Schmidt. But how many other selection differences...

19.06.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Cully

Salakaia-Loto’s omission casts big shadow over Wallabies squad

The giant lock will surely be back in the reckoning when his Reds coach Les Kiss takes over from Joe Schmidt. But how many other selection differences...

19.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

Salakaia-Loto’s omission casts big shadow over Wallabies squad

The giant lock will surely be back in the reckoning when his Reds coach Les Kiss takes over from Joe Schmidt. But how many other selection differences...

19.06.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

Salakaia-Loto’s omission casts big shadow over Wallabies squad

The giant lock will surely be back in the reckoning when his Reds coach Les Kiss takes over from Joe Schmidt. But how many other selection differences...

19.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July

The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.

13.06.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Cully

The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July

The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.

13.06.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully

The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July

The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.

13.06.2026 30

The Age

Paul Cully

The credibility of the Wallabies and Super Rugby goes on the line in July

The stakes for Australia, New Zealand and Super Rugby Pacific will be very high during the opening clashes in the new Nations Championship.

13.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Paul Cully

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

07.06.2026 40

WA Today

Paul Cully

Fewer Brumbies, only three Tahs and Suaalii on the bench. The Wallabies team I would pick on form

The outstanding form of Queensland Reds centre Filipo Daugunu means $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should not start for the Wallabies against...

07.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Cully