# Rugby: Les Kiss’ tenure as Wallabies coach started on a low after Australia lost two of three Nations Championship Tests. He took over from Joe Schmidt after the mid-year Tests. The Wallabies lost at home to Ireland and France before beating Italy 57-10. They are currently eighth in the world rankings. Kiss coached the Queensland Reds since 2024 after earlier stints with teams such as the Bulls and the Stormers, Ireland and Ulster. His first job with the Wallabies is two Tests against Japan next month.
Rugby: Kiss starts Wallabies’ coaching career on the backfoot