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Jessica Halloran is a Walkley award-winning sports writer. She has been covering sport for two decades and has reported from Olympic Games, world swimming and athletics championships, the rugby World Cup as well as the AFL and NRL finals series. In 2017 she wrote Jelena Dokic’s biography Unbreakable which went on to become a bestseller.

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2/11/23: Exclusive interview with under pressure Rugby Australia chief Hamish McLennan. John Feder/The Australian.

Deal kickstarts RA’s ambitious reforms

Two Super Rugby clubs are becoming increasingly isolated after historic deal struck between NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia.

Jessica Halloran

ExclusiveRugby Union

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 04: Eddie Jones, Coach of Barbarians, looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the Test Match between Wales and Barbarians at Principality Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images for Barbarians)

Job seeker: Jones hunts new gig

Eddie Jones is confident he will be working by January as he confirms several countries have made contact.

Jessica Halloran

‘I‘m digging in’Rugby Union

Spear me and there’ll be a world of pain: McLennan

After Eddie Jones’ resignation and a disastrous World Cup, Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan is facing calls to quit or be rolled. But in an exclusive interview, McLennan remains as bullish as ever, issuing a warning over any attempt to remove him.

Jessica Halloran

EXCLUSIVENews

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Ian Foster, Head Coach of New Zealand, looks dejected at full-time following their team's defeat in the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

All Blacks mentor in mix to coach Wallabies after exit of Eddie Jones

While Michael Cheika and Stephen Larkham are leading candidates to replace Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, outgoing All Blacks coach Ian Foster is also in the mix.

Jessica Halloran

exclusiveRugby Union

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWIRE Photos - Tuesday, 17 October, 2023:, , Australian rugby union coach and former player Eddie Jones pictured speaking at a press conference at Coogee Oval., Wallabies coach commits to next World Cup Eddie Jones has given an unequivocal answer to speculation about his future and addressed his links to Japan.  , Picture: NCA NewsWIRE / Monique Harmer

‘Zero regrets:’ Jones resigns as Wallabies coach

In an exclusive interview, Eddie Jones said he knew his time was up during the World Cup campaign after the 40-6 loss to Wales in the third game of their ultimately humiliating campaign.

Jessica Halloran

Q&AWeekend Australian Magazine

**FOR WEEKEND PAPERS**- Portrait of Sydney Thunder star Phoebe Litchfield ahead of the opening round of the 2023 WBBL season. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘Can I have a hit?’: The question that created a prodigy

It’s the simple request that kickstarted the hottest career in cricket. Long after conquering the family’s backyard, Phoebe Litchfield has the world at her feet.

Jessica Halloran

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Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield and Jess Jonassen

Grand old grounds are just the meal ticket as WBBL makes next move

For some of Australia’s finest cricketers the Women’s Premier League in India was an experience like no other and proved the benefits of focussed promotion and investment.

Jessica Halloran

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Angus Crichton of the Roosters looks on during the round nine NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Sydney Roosters at Bankwest Stadium on May 07, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rugby’s real offer to Rooster revealed

Rugby Australia’s contract offer to Roosters star Angus Crichton can be revealed to be worth less than half the ‘fake $1.6m’ deal originally reported.

Jessica Halloran

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Tri Nations Rugby, Wallabies v Springboks at Telstra Stadium,Sydney. George Gregan with John Howard.

‘Take a breath before burying rugby chiefs’

Some of rugby union’s highest-profile supporters have called for calm as calls grow for Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan and coach Eddie Jones to be sacked.

Jessica Halloran

Inside storyRugby Union

Australian rugby is on 'life support'. Who's going to fix it?

‘Put down the AK 47’: true state of rugby revealed

The Wallabies are failing, junior numbers are falling, Super Rugby is decaying and franchises are financially bust. Australian rugby is on ‘life support’.

Jessica Halloran and Julian Linden

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