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.
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Les Kiss is the replacement for the Wallabies coach who officially hands over the reins this year.
All Blacks next coach: The top contenders to replace Scott Robertson
New Zealand· 2026-01-15
Les Kiss is expected to take over from Joe Schmidt as the Wallabies' head coach in July.
Pressure builds on All Blacks coaches as internal frustrations emergeNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Les Kiss is the incoming coach who is actively discussing recruitment for Rugby Australia.
Lomax rugby switch firms as Waugh outlines interest in Origin star
Australia· 2025-12-11
Les Kiss is set to take over as the Wallabies coach next year.
Wallabies welcome first-ever pool battle with All Blacks at homeAustralia· 2025-12-03
Les Kiss is transitioning into the head coaching role and has a long-standing relationship with Joe Schmidt.
Rugby Australia chief backs Schmidt to stay the course until July handoverAustralia· 2025-11-18
Les Kiss will take on Eddie Jones twice in his first month as the Wallabies' new coach.
Les Kiss to take on Eddie Jones in first Wallabies games as global Test Nations Championship launchedAustralia· 2025-11-17
Incoming coach Les Kiss has a short runway to address the issues that still persist within Australian rugby.
Wins over British and Irish Lions, Springboks offered hope. But it is now undeniable the Wallabies have gone backwardsAustralia· 2025-11-16
Les Kiss is set to take over the Wallabies team for the upcoming tournament.
Australia and Ireland both chasing the same thing in Dublin showdownAustralia· 2025-11-10
Les Kiss is set to take over as coach of the Wallabies after Joe Schmidt leaves.
The scary moment Noah Lolesio feared he’d been paralysedAustralia· 2025-10-24
Les Kiss is expected to inherit a side with a strong, defined identity.
The Wallabies ‘know their game’. That makes them threat in a home World CupAustralia· 2025-10-03
Les Kiss, the usually calm Reds coach, must have felt like blasting his side afterward.
New three-test series format to replace Rugby ChampionshipAustralia· 2025-09-21
Les Kiss is mentioned as the incoming coach who will take over from Joe Schmidt.
Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-03
Les Kiss will look to build on the squad that shows promise from November.
Five things we learned from the Lions’ tour of Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
Ian Foster mentioned Les Kiss as part of his coaching staff during his time with the All Blacks.
Why an ex-All Blacks Ian Foster says Australia can trouble LionsAustralia· 2025-07-13
Les Kiss has named eight All Blacks in the starting side to take on the Lions.
Tadhg Beirne to lead the Lions in final warm-up game before Test series – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11
Les Kiss is the future Wallabies coach leading a mixed Australian and New Zealand selection.
Joe Schmidt plots the improbable against business-focused Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
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.
After two big wins by the touring Home Nations’ side, should the Wallabies be worried?Australia· 2025-07-03
Les Kiss spoke to Sky about Andy Farrell.
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Les Kiss is the Wallabies' next head coach-in-waiting guiding the Reds team.
Blair Kinghorn arrives to complete Lions set as Queensland Reds await – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
Les Kiss is the Queensland coach who commented on the ground announcer's routine.
Jibes from Australian announcer no concern to captain Maro ItojeAustralia· 2025-06-30
Queensland coach Les Kiss said the Reds will have to match the Lions in their 'effort areas'.
Queensland Reds hooker Matt Faessler says his team ready to take challenge to touristsAustralia· 2025-06-30
Les Kiss is the incoming Wallabies boss who coached the Reds.
British and Irish Lions 2025: Sione Tuipulotu close to his best again
United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Les Kiss involved, who’s a rugby league guy who went out and played and coached in Ireland.
Whisper it, but the Panthers can pull off the sports story of the yearAustralia· 2025-06-27
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss expressed doubt that rugby could lure Nawaqanitawase away from the Roosters.
2027 Rugby World Cup still a key factor for Sydney Roosters star Mark NawaqanitawaseAustralia· 2025-06-23
Les Kiss has already been appointed as Joe Schmidt's successor.
Lions can’t afford to be infected by Irish rugby’s sense of entitlement against resurgent Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Cheika is super pumped to see his good mate Les Kiss get a shot as Wallabies coach.
Cheika on trophies, Aussie snubs and a future in leagueAustralia· 2025-06-06
The squad will be led by future Wallabies’ coach Les Kiss.
Wallabies legend Hooper out of Lions clashAustralia· 2025-06-02
Les Kiss was cool on the prospect of Nawaqanitawase returning to Rugby Australia.
Should former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase really be in the running for NRL’s rookie of the year?Australia· 2025-05-31
Les Kiss commented on Robert Toia’s comeback from his injury turmoil.
Key issue for Queensland Maroons to address after New South Wales Blues’ triumphAustralia· 2025-05-28
Les Kiss is the Reds coach who explained the team's strategy regarding penalty goals.
Why rugby is no longer a 3-point gameAustralia· 2025-05-24
