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Les Kiss Officially Named Wallabies Head Coach Starting Mid-2026

Joe Schmidt extends his tenure through mid-2026, ensuring a smooth transition before Kiss leads Australia into 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
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Overview

  • Rugby Australia has confirmed Les Kiss as the next Wallabies head coach under a two-year deal running from mid-2026 through the end of 2028.
  • Current head coach Joe Schmidt will remain in his role until mid-2026, overseeing key campaigns including the 2025 Spring Tour and Lions series.
  • Kiss, currently coaching the Queensland Reds, will fulfill his Super Rugby Pacific contract before transitioning to the Wallabies role.
  • The structured handover aims to maintain continuity within Australian rugby, minimizing disruption to both national and Super Rugby programs.
  • Kiss brings 25 years of rugby coaching experience, including successful stints with Ireland and the Springboks, to prepare the Wallabies for the 2027 home World Cup.