Les Kiss

Les Kiss is a former professional rugby league player turned coach, currently recognized for his role as the head coach of the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby. He has been speculated as a potential candidate to succeed Joe Schmidt as coach of the Australian national rugby team, the Wallabies.

Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)

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Ireland: Les Kiss is mentioned as the incoming coach who will take over from Joe Schmidt. 6

Andy Farrell Ben Calveley Ian Mcgeechan Warren Gatland Hugo Keenan Joe Schmidt Luke Schmidt

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029 – The Irish Times

Ireland: Les Kiss will look to build on the squad that shows promise from November. 6

Garry Ringrose Andy Farrell Tadhg Beirne Tom Curry Joe Schmidt

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia – The Irish Times

Australia: Ian Foster mentioned Les Kiss as part of his coaching staff during his time with the All Blacks. 6

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Why an ex-All Blacks Ian Foster says Australia can trouble Lions

Ireland: Les Kiss has named eight All Blacks in the starting side to take on the Lions. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series – The Irish Times

Ireland: Les Kiss is the future Wallabies coach leading a mixed Australian and New Zealand selection. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Joe Schmidt plots the improbable against business-focused Lions – The Irish Times

Australia: Reds coach and future Wallabies mentor Les Kiss said the key areas he would advise Wallabies coaches would be the importance of playing at the right end of the field. 7

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The Sydney Morning Herald: After two big wins by the touring Home Nations’ side, should the Wallabies be worried?

Ireland: Les Kiss spoke to Sky about Andy Farrell. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish Times

Ireland: Les Kiss is the Wallabies' next head coach-in-waiting guiding the Reds team. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Blair Kinghorn arrives to complete Lions set as Queensland Reds await – The Irish Times

Australia: Les Kiss is the Queensland coach who commented on the ground announcer's routine. 5

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Jibes from Australian announcer no concern to captain Maro Itoje

Australia: Queensland coach Les Kiss said the Reds will have to match the Lions in their 'effort areas'. 6

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Queensland Reds hooker Matt Faessler says his team ready to take challenge to tourists