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Jonathan Drennan is a sports reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.

As a teen, he lived in a groundsman’s tent. Now he’s India’s Test batting superstar

As a teen, he lived in a groundsman’s tent. Now he’s India’s Test batting superstar

Yashasvi Jaiswal was homeless and broke when coach Jwala Singh discovered him batting in the streets of Mumbai aged 12.

  • by Jonathan Drennan

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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales

Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Wales

The Grand Slam tour remains on track for the Wallabies after a commanding 32-point victory over Wales in Cardiff, despite losing Samu Kerevi to a red card.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Johnson claims record-breaking haul as Australia wrap up Pakistan T20 series

Johnson claims record-breaking haul as Australia wrap up Pakistan T20 series

Spencer Johnson claimed 5-26 from four overs to help Australia sneak home in a tight match against Pakistan as Adam Zampa showed off an interesting new hairstyle.

  • by Tom Decent and Jonathan Drennan
Billion-dollar ball game: Big end of town could produce cash bonanza for Australian rugby

Billion-dollar ball game: Big end of town could produce cash bonanza for Australian rugby

Australian rugby has called on some of the country’s leading investors and fund managers to help fund every level of the game.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
He’s an amateur working in a Pymble pro shop. On Thursday, he tees off with Cameron Smith

He’s an amateur working in a Pymble pro shop. On Thursday, he tees off with Cameron Smith

Declan O’Donovan only took up golf properly six years ago. Now the 21-year-old from Roseville is preparing to play alongside his hero in the NSW Open.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Ten touches and eight magic moments in Suaalii’s stunning debut

Ten touches and eight magic moments in Suaalii’s stunning debut

We look at every one of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s actions in his first Test for the Wallabies.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
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Live updates, Test rugby league: Kangaroos, Jillaroos star in Pacific Championships finals against Tonga and New Zealand

Live updates, Test rugby league: Kangaroos, Jillaroos star in Pacific Championships finals against Tonga and New Zealand

It’s a busy day out at CommBank Stadium, with the Jillaroos taking on New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final from 1:50pm before the Kangaroos take on Tonga at 4:05pm.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Australia v Pakistan ODI, as it happened: Visitors dominate by nine wickets to set up series decider

Australia v Pakistan ODI, as it happened: Visitors dominate by nine wickets to set up series decider

World Cup champions Australia have been embarrassed by Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, suffering one of the heaviest defeats in their proud ODI history.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Spring tour guide: How will the Wallabies fare in Great Britain and Ireland?
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Spring tour guide: How will the Wallabies fare in Great Britain and Ireland?

The Wallabies have arrived in England for the start of the spring tour, under intense pressure to deliver after their nine-Test apprenticeship under Schmidt.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
Gout on course to break the oldest and most famous record in Australian athletics

Gout on course to break the oldest and most famous record in Australian athletics

After setting a new Australia under-20 record in the 200m on Sunday, 16-year-old Gout Gout, is aiming for Peter Norman’s 1968 Olympic record.

  • by Jonathan Drennan
She’s played AFLW and is a sevens superstar. Now Levi wants 15-a-side rugby … and then rugby league

She’s played AFLW and is a sevens superstar. Now Levi wants 15-a-side rugby … and then rugby league

Maddison Levi has ruled out an immediate switch to the NRLW, saying she wants to play for Australia in the 15-a-side rugby world cup.

  • by Jonathan Drennan

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