Jonathan Drennan
Jonathan Drennan is a sports reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.
‘People putting us down’: Valetini’s mission to change the Wallabies story
Rob Valetini finished his 2024 with a strong performance in Dublin, but the breakaway believes there is far more to come from the Wallabies.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Wallabies lose to Ireland in Dublin in brave performance that promises hope for Lions
The Wallabies have been beaten 22-19 against Ireland in a performance that sets up the British and Irish Lions tour perfectly.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Genuine love for the man’: Apprentice lauds master ahead of Lions showdown
In the Wallabies’ final Test of the year against Ireland, the coaches who’ll meet again in British and Irish Lions series in Australia square off.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Suaalii fit to face Ireland and Edmed set for Wallabies debut
Joe Schmidt has called upon his frontline trio Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Fraser McReight and Taniela Tupou and gives Waratahs’ playmaker Tane Edmed his debut for Ireland Test.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Too much detail, too much tension’: The bitter ending to Schmidt’s Ireland story
Joe Schmidt took Ireland to the top of world rugby, but his coaching style caused a split within the squad. He returns to Dublin with a Wallabies side desperate to finish the spring tour on a high.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Australia’s part in creating the Irish rugby monster
Two men who helped set the platform for Ireland’s rise as a rugby powerhouse are back in familiar surrounds.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Oh god. That’s me’: Gordon out to erase dark Dublin memory
Two years ago, on their last visit to Dublin, the Wallabies came within metres of upsetting Ireland. They return as a vastly different team.
- by Jonathan Drennan
The Wallabies’ clash with Ireland is still crucial. Here’s why
The prospect of a grand slam-winning tour may be over, but there is plenty on the line for Australia in Dublin.
- by Jonathan Drennan
The luck of Suaalii: Broken wrist ruled out and could face Ireland
The Wallabies have been provided with some much-needed good news ahead of their final Spring tour match against Ireland.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Scotland
The Wallabies’ hopes of a grand slam tour are over after losing to a clinical Scotland side that made them pay in Edinburgh.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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A superstar playmaker, off-the-cuff rugby and a feisty pack: Can Scots end Wallabies’ grand slam dream?
The Wallabies’ next opponents are renowned for their dangerous backline and entertaining style under Gregor Townsend – a far cry from the dour Scottish sides of the past.
- by Jonathan Drennan