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Wallabies backed to 'play', survive first Kiss Test

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.

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies defy Osaka heat, scramble for Kiss debut win

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has credited the side's new coaching team for the composure shown when it appeared Japan were set for a historic win.

Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna

Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna

Wallabies see red but survive Osaka sauna

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.

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Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle

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.

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

'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.

Jones plots Japan history, Kiss braces for rough ride

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.

Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm

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.

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Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test

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.

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat

Thousands of people face shortages and hot days living in cars and crowded shelters as southern Japan reels from a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people.

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25

Time is running out to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that hit southern Japan, as the death toll rises and recovery efforts continue.

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises

Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan

"Quite a few" people are presumed dead at a shopping centre in southern Japan after a major earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and halted travel.

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

A battered and bruised Andrew Moloney feared he was destined to be robbed again before the Australian's arm was raised in his world title fight in Japan.

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Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

Andrew Moloney has reflected on his winding road to another world title shot and says he's in the shape of his life ahead of a date with Willibaldo Garcia.

Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

Golden glow as Hauser goes back-to-back in Yokohama

Australian triathlon star Matt Hauser has won back-to-back gold medals in Japan, with compatriot Luke Willian claiming bronze.

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Recently-appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is looking to sign off from Kobe Steelers with a Japan club rugby title after topping the regular season.

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Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix.

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row.

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