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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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VARIOUS CITIES, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Rugby Australia Board Director and Classic Wallaby Phil Waugh speaks to the media during a Rugby Australia media opportunity in support of the Rugby World Cup 2027 & 2029 bid, at Queensbridge Square on May 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

New appointment to rid RA of ‘Kiwi infection’

From “soft and entitled” to “tough and tribal” – Rugby Australia’s head office is in the midst of cultural overhaul and former Wallaby Phil Waugh is expected to lead the way.

Jessica Halloran

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: (L-R) Andrew Kellaway, Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones, Reece Hodge and Pone Fa'amausili pose for a photograph during a Wallabies media opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Eddie’s on ‘smash and grab’ Cup mission

Eddie Jones says being underestimated by the rugby world is good for the Wallabies as he prepares to return to Twickenham in charge of the Barbarians.

Jessica Halloran

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MELBOURNE. 23/05/2023. AFL. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick press conference at Punt Rd today. Hardwick sleaves todays press conference . Pic: Michael Klein

Coach realised he had no more Tiger in the tank

As Damian Hardwick became the second AFL coach in five days to step down from his job, Sydney premiership coach and leadership expert Paul Roos explains why being a ‘career coach’ is ‘dangerous’.

Jessica Halloran

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MELBOURNE. 21/05/2022.. AFL Round 10. Dreamtime at the G. Richmond vs Essendon at the MCG. . Photo by Michael Klein

AFL ‘proudly’ says yes to Indigenous voice

The AFL has formally declared its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament joining Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong, West Coast and Richmond football clubs in their support for the constitutional amendment ahead of the referendum.

Jessica Halloran

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. JANUARY 31, 2023.Pictured at Matraville Sports High School today is Chairman of Australian Rugby Union Hamish McLennan, during a press conference to announce new Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Rugby Australia says yes to Indigenous voice

Rugby Australia is the latest sporting code to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, joining a growing list of elite sports pushing for a yes vote.

Jessica Halloran

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: A general view before the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Highlanders at GIO Stadium, on May 14, 2023, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

I was wrong on Indigenous voice: rugby boss apologises

ACT Brumbies chairman Matthew Nobbs, who says politics and sport don’t mix, has apologised for failing to consult key stakeholders before commenting on the voice.

Jessica Halloran and Ed Bourke

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Rugby ramps up talks for war chest

Rugby Australia is courting investment from up to seven Australian and overseas investors, hoping to land a private equity deal worth up to $250m.

Jessica Halloran

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NRL 2023 RD05 Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels - Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, CELEB. Picture: NRL Photos

Rugby chief doubles down on Roosters discontent

Rugby Australia says it is prepared to not only take Joseph Suaalii a year early but one of his teammates as well.

Jessica Halloran

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. JANUARY 31, 2023.Pictured at Matraville Sports High School today is CEO of Australian Rugby Union Andy Marinos, during a press conference to announce new Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones. Picture: Tim Hunter.

‘Tried to get him on the cheap’: deal that sank rugby boss

Insiders at Rugby Australia saw Andy Marinos as a handbrake on the organisation, with a deal for Samu Kerevi collapsing under his watch, the outgoing CEO also holding differing views on Eddie Jones and Joseph Suaalii.

Jessica Halloran

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Rugby Australia boss out after shock resignation

A former Wallaby is in the frame to take the top job at Rugby Australia, as it continues to ramp up its profile.

Jessica Halloran

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