MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

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

Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999's hard road to Test debut

After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut 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

Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle

Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka.

AAP · 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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

'Never rule out Quade': familiar face in Wallabies camp

Quade Cooper, who played and now coaches in Osaka, has aided preparations in the city ahead of the Wallabies' clash with Japan.

AAP · Aug 7

'Might consider it': home World Cup on Foley's mind

He'd be 38 but veteran playmaker Bernard Foley isn't ruling out featuring in next year's home Rugby World Cup after returning to the NSW Waratahs in 2027.

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

No promises as Kiss shows hand in battle for Test No.10

Declan Meredith has retained the No.10 jersey in Les Kiss's first Test as Wallabies coach, but there is plenty of competition ahead of next year's World Cup.

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.

AAP · Aug 6