Les Kiss
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19706.1Global Dominance: 0.01%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 was seen laughing in the coaching box during a tense moment in the Wallabies-Japan clash.
Why Wallabies was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balanceAustralia· 2026-08-10
Les Kiss, Australia's rugby union head coach, visited the Chelsea training session and exchanged shirts with Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea pre-season: What we learned about Xabi Alonso's side during their summer tour
United Kingdom· 2026-08-09
Les Kiss is the new coach under whom Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to move to the wing.
Why the Wallabies star is set for a move to the wing under Les KissAustralia· 2026-08-09
Les Kiss is the new Wallaby coach whose tenure began with a win against Japan.
Mistakes abound, but Wallabies’ win provides plenty of satisfactionAustralia· 2026-08-08
Les Kiss is the new coach of the Wallabies following Joe Schmidt's departure.
Australia takes on Eddie Jones’ side in start of Les Kiss eraAustralia· 2026-08-08
Les Kiss is the Wallabies coach who identified Harry Hockings and captain Warner Dearns as major threats for Japan.
Eddie Jones fires a shot at the Wallabies. Sort ofAustralia· 2026-08-06
Les Kiss is the new head coach of the Wallabies under whom Scott McLeod recently joined the staff.
The 310 seconds of All Blacks defence that should give Australian fans hopeAustralia· 2026-08-05
Les Kiss is the new coach under whom Salakaia-Loto has been recalled to the Australian squad.
Why Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto stayed chilled about Joe Schmidt snubAustralia· 2026-07-29
Les Kiss succeeded Joe Schmidt as head coach of the Wallabies.
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-28
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss will gather with his first squad in Sydney this week.
Rising rugby star rejects PNG Chiefs and Roosters to sign long-term deal with Australian rugbyAustralia· 2026-07-26
Les Kiss is set to take over as the new coach of the Wallabies.
Wallabies finally show what they’re capable of with Italy dominationAustralia· 2026-07-18
Les Kiss is the new coach of the Wallabies preparing for their match against Japan.
Why are far too many Wallabies missing far too many minutes?Australia· 2026-07-18
Les Kiss is the new coach under whom Lomax hopes to be selected for the Wallabies.
Former NRL star offered at least two-year dealAustralia· 2026-07-15
Les Kiss will take charge of the Wallabies before their Test against Japan on August 8.
Waugh defends Wallabies coaching handover after dismal runAustralia· 2026-07-13
Wallabies coach-in-waiting Les Kiss came in to have a coffee with Laurie Daley and wish him well.
NSW Blues coach hits back at Fox Sports criticism over hiring and Nathan Cleary attacksAustralia· 2026-07-12
The incoming Wallaby coach Les Kiss was in the stands, watching closely.
For 40 minutes, the Wallabies were world-beaters. Then reality kicked inAustralia· 2026-07-11
It needs to be the same with Les Kiss if the Wallabies are to have a good World Cup in 2027.
Wasteful Wallabies need to be hard on themselves after loss to IrelandAustralia· 2026-07-05Les Kiss is set to take over after Joe Schmidt.
Ben Donaldson misses late kick to hand Ireland victory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Joe Schmidt is about to take charge of his final three Tests before handing over the coaching reins to Les Kiss.
New tournament the perfect Rugby World Cup testing ground for WallabiesAustralia· 2026-07-03
Les Kiss is taking over as Wallabies coach ahead of the match against Ireland.
Wallabies to deploy new halves combination against IrelandAustralia· 2026-07-01
Les Kiss coming in.
James Ryan relishing return to Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29
Les Kiss is the incoming coach who has previously coached a higher-risk style at the Reds.
Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?Australia· 2026-06-24
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 starAustralia· 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· 2025-11-17Incoming 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
