Matildas,V’landys,Eddie and Barassi:The best and worst of the year in sport

Matildas,V’landys,Eddie and Barassi:The best and worst of the year in sport

From the Penrith three-peat to the rise of the Matildas and the LIV-PGA Tour greed battle,there’s been plenty to write about in 2023.

  • byPeter FitzSimons

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The Weekly Sports Quiz:It’s all about gold

The Weekly Sports Quiz:It’s all about gold

How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?

  • byEars McEvoy
Why the Wallabies job remains one of the best in world rugby

Why the Wallabies job remains one of the best in world rugby

After a disastrous year,Wallabies fans are unsure who will step into the coaching box. Thankfully,there is cause for optimism;it remains one of the most coveted jobs in the game.

  • byJonathan Drennan
‘We didn’t have a plan’:Quade breaks silence on Eddie and World Cup axing
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‘We didn’t have a plan’:Quade breaks silence on Eddie and World Cup axing

In May,Eddie Jones indicated Quade Cooper would likely go to the World Cup as the Wallabies’ first-choice No.10. In August,he was left out of the squad altogether.

  • byTom Decent
Usman and Folau:Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo

Usman and Folau:Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo

The Australian Test opener is urging respect for all while the former Wallaby had far different ideas on his fellow human beings.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Japan is welcome to Eddie Jones and his bald-faced cheek

Japan is welcome to Eddie Jones and his bald-faced cheek

Given the respect accorded coaches of national teams,Eddie Jones’ duplicitous contempt for leading the Wallabies is a betrayal of both hope and experience.

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Here’s why Eddie Jones’ claims about Japan job are misleading

Here’s why Eddie Jones’ claims about Japan job are misleading

The former Wallabies coach denied being interviewed for the Japan head coach’s role in a Zoom call in August. We stand by our original story – and here’s why.

  • byTom Decent andIain Payten
The Weekly Sports Quiz:Bad loser and a spinning freak

The Weekly Sports Quiz:Bad loser and a spinning freak

How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?

  • byEars McEvoy
‘I feel terrible’:Eddie apologises to Wallabies fans,admits to recruiter talks

‘I feel terrible’:Eddie apologises to Wallabies fans,admits to recruiter talks

Eddie Jones was unveiled as Japan’s new coach on Thursday night and has apologised to Wallabies fans but claimed his first interview for the job was only last week.

  • byTom Decent
Wallabies legend laments key failure that must trigger global coach hunt

Wallabies legend laments key failure that must trigger global coach hunt

A champion Wallaby has laid out the flaw that must ensure Australia conducts a global search for their next coach,while imploring the players to find their identity.

  • byNick Wright
‘It really hurts’:Wallabies skipper reveals sting of seeing Jones jump to Japan

‘It really hurts’:Wallabies skipper reveals sting of seeing Jones jump to Japan

Allan Alaalatoa,who was the Wallabies’ captain before getting injured in July,says players trusted Eddie Jones and bought into his long-term plans.

  • byIain Payten