Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027 The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Why England are yet to reap rewards of £264m deal with Rugby World Cup only a year away Two years on from landmark investment no one would describe Borthwick’s side as world-leading but the Prem is thriving The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
‘You can’t be shy’: Joe Marchant on French lessons, England ambitions and his new famous father-in-law Centre is back in the Prem with Sale after three years in Paris where he says he learned a lot more than the language and is ready to play for England again The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Prop idol has his 'mojo' back - and Wallabies want more Wallabies coach Les Kiss will stay in regular touch with Taniela Tupou's French club to ensure the in-form prop remains a regular fixture. AAP · Aug 16
Jones' nod to Kiss ahead of potential Cup showdown Eddie Jones, the last man to coach Australia at a home Rugby World Cup, has some insights for new Wallabies mentor Les Kiss. AAP · Aug 15
Carter Gordon impresses on return as Wallabies surge clear of Japan for dominant win Australia defeat Japan 56-17 as their No 10 shows why he could be the solution to coach Les Kiss’s problem The Guardian - AU · Aug 15
Why Wallabies' new 'Pooper' combo can work Les Kiss's Wallabies are set to unleash the modern day version of "Pooper" in Townsville against Japan. AAP · Aug 14
Wallabies wary of fast Eddie and his Japan speedsters After escaping with a three-point win in Osaka, the Wallabies are not expecting things to get any easier in the return bout against Japan in Townsville. AAP · Aug 12
Wallabies backed to 'play', survive first Kiss Test Even with the game in the balance in his first Test as Wallabies coach, Les Kiss was able to crack a smile before his side hung on to win in Japan. AAP · Aug 9
Les Kiss and his Wallabies have a mountain to climb but gritty win over Japan is a big first step Australia got ambushed early and were a hot mess at times. But Kiss showed patience and nous as he found a way to win The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan The Wallabies shrugged off an early red card and a litany of reckless errors to welcome their new coach Les Kiss to international rugby with a 35-32 victory over Japan in Osaka The Guardian - AU · Aug 8
Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-racking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite lock Miles Amatosero's red card. AAP · Aug 8
Japan 32-35 Australia: rugby union international – as it happened Minute by minute: The Wallabies began a new era under coach Les Kiss with a Test win against old boss Eddie Jones’ side The Guardian - AU · Aug 8
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7 Wallabies need to handle the heat as Les Kiss era begins in sweltering Japan Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup
AAP · Aug 6 Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride Les Kiss and Eddie Jones have history but the coaches have kept things civil ahead of a Test meeting in Osaka that serves as a full-circle moment.
AAP · Aug 6 Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6 Inexperienced halves pair get nod for first Wallabies Test under new coach Les Kiss New Australian coach Les Kiss has thrown his support behind Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith for the match against Eddie Jones’s Japan in Osaka
AAP · Aug 5 Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad.
AAP · Aug 4 'Play fast': the Wallabies ready for an up-tempo Japan Knowing a first-up win in the Les Kiss era is non-negotiable, the Wallabies have turned up the heat ahead of Saturday's showdown with Japan in Osaka.
AAP · Aug 3 Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test The Wallabies know scorching conditions and a typhoon may wreak havoc in their clash against Eddie Jones' Japan, but they have a plan to work through it.
AAP · Jul 28 Kiss era begins as Wallabies plan for Eddie's Japan Les Kiss has addressed the Wallabies for the first time as coach as the squad began preparations for Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 23 Hard-hitters, gritty stayers and smart cookies: Kiss’s first Wallabies squad is built in his image The Queensland-born league winger has never played rugby union but Australia need something different – and his players have been put on notice
AAP · Jul 22 Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.
AAP · Jul 20 'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.