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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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RWC2003 - 21/11/03 - Australia captain's run this morning. Coach Eddie Jones talks with ARU boss John O'Neill

O’Neill hails Eddie’s appointment as an ‘inspired choice’

Former rugby boss John O’Neill says Eddie Jones’ appointment could be the circuit breaker the Wallabies need.

Jessica Halloran

INSIDE STORYSport

London , United Kingdom - 23 February 2020; England head coach Eddie Jones looks on prior to the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Jones ‘dropped out of heaven’ for Wallabies return

Just minutes into his new role as Rugby Australia boss, Hamish McLennan declared: ‘We have to get Eddie back.’

Jessica Halloran

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England looks on prior to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Rennie sacked, Jones returns in world-first role

Eddie Jones will lead the Wallabies at this year’s World Cup, turning down a mega deal with Japan to take on a unique coaching position with Rugby Australia.

Jessica Halloran

ExclusiveSport

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: England coach Eddie Jones shakes hands with Nic White of the Wallabies during the warm-up before game one of the international test match series between the Australian Wallabies and England at Optus Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Door ajar for Jones to coach Wallabies at World Cup

Eddie Jones has been offered a coaching contract with the Wallabies for 2024 but if RA power brokers get their way he is a chance to coach Australia at this year’s World Cup.

Jessica Halloran

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MUST CREDIT. ONE TIME USE. FEE APPLIES OK for ONLINE. 10 JANUARY 2023 SYDNEY AU WWW.MATRIXPICTURES.COM.AU EXCLUSIVE PICTURES Nick Kyrgios pictured with girlfriend Costeen Hatzi walking back to his Tesla after coffee at Indigo Cafe Double Bay NOTE: The caption above is the photographerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s impression only and may or may not be factual. It is the responsibility of the end user, publisher or licensee to verify the data before publication. All editorial images subject to the following: For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial, wireless, internet or promotional use.Images may not be altered or modified. Matrix Media Group makes no representations or warranties regarding names, trademarks or logos appearing in the images. DISCLAIMER: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties about our Content, including (without limitation) that: They are complete, accurate, reliable, up-to-date and suitable for any particular purpose.

Kyrgios ‘chills’ before Open pressure hits

Nick Kyrgios pounded the pavement with girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in Sydney’s Double Bay on Tuesday, taking time to ‘chill out’.

Jessica Halloran

Life

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Donnell Wallam of Australia celebrates scoring the winning goal during game one of the International Test series between the Australia Diamonds and England Roses at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on October 26, 2022 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

I am woman, hear me roar

Rapid growth in the popularity and professionalism of women’s sport means we’re seeing a showcase of brilliant athleticism and skills.

Jessica Halloran

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Vasek Pospisil of Canada celebrate a point against against Tomislav Brkic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Gonzalo Escobar of Ecuador during day two of the 2023 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on January 02, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

No finger-pointing as fans show Novak the love

There was nothing but love for Novak Djokovic in his first tennis match on Australian soil since his deportation last summer.

Jessica Halloran

Sport

Navigator Adrienne Cahalan onboard Loyal for the Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour. pic Mark Evans

Charting the obstacle course

One of the most experienced competitors in this year’s Sydney to Hobart was told she would never complete her first race.

Jessica Halloran

Sport

MUMBAI, INDIA - DECEMBER 20: Tahlia McGrath (C) of Australia with the series trophy during the T20 International series between India and Australia at Brabourne Stadium on December 20, 2022 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Why Australia’s women cricketers deserve kudos

It’s time to give the women’s team of 2022 — led firstly by Meg Lanning and more recently by Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath — its due.

Jessica Halloran

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A bleeding Tom Glover of Melbourne City is escorted from the pitch by team mates after fans stormed the pitch during the round eight A-League Men's match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, on December 17, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Soccer’s day of reckoning has arrived

Football Australia’s boss says he doesn’t view the perpetrators of violence at Saturday night’s A-League game as fans, but they are and that is soccer’s biggest problem.

Jessica Halloran

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