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Les Kiss Confirmed as Next Wallabies Coach After Lengthy Negotiations

The Queensland Reds coach will succeed Joe Schmidt following the Rugby Championship, under a two-year deal through the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Britain - February 20, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones with London Irish head coach Les Kiss during training Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v Australia - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 9, 2024 Australia head coach Joe Schmidt before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
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Overview

  • Les Kiss will be formally announced as the new Wallabies head coach on Wednesday, succeeding Joe Schmidt after this year’s Rugby Championship.
  • Kiss has signed a two-year contract with Rugby Australia, securing his position through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with potential for an extension.
  • Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union reached an agreement to release Kiss from his Reds contract, which was originally set to run through 2026.
  • Kiss brings 25 years of international coaching experience, including roles with the Springboks, Ireland, Ulster, and London Irish, as well as a successful tenure with the Reds.
  • He will begin a transition period during the Rugby Championship, working alongside Schmidt to ensure a smooth handover before officially taking charge.