Jonathan Drennan
Jonathan Drennan is a sports reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Foketi cleared as Waratahs stay optimistic for clash with defending champs
After a spirited display in defeat against the Reds, the Waratahs face a quick rebuild ahead of a daunting upcoming fixture list.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Latest
As it happened: Waratahs downed by Reds Super Rugby opener
They faced each other in a one-sided trial two weeks ago, but it’s a much-changed NSW side heading back to Queensland for tonight’s clash at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘It’s confronting to the team’: Waratahs determined to honour injured Wallaby in Brisbane
NSW and Wallabies midfielder Lalakai Foketi will be out of the game for an extended period after a training injury ahead of the Waratahs’ Super Rugby opener.
- by Jonathan Drennan
First T20 LIVE: Australia win thriller in New Zealand
Wellington played host to the first match of Australia’s trans-Tasman tour – and it all came down to one last ball.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
Super Rugby
What is Dupont’s law, why is it ruining the game, and how will Super Rugby stop it?
France halfback Antoine Dupont has exploited a loophole in the rugby rulebook. We explain how Super Rugby is closing it to create a better spectacle.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Exclusive
Wallabies
‘I’m going to chat to Eddie’: Schmidt’s first steps in plan to bury Wallabies’ World Cup
In an exclusive interview, the new Wallabies coach has made an early start and outlines his plans ahead of his official start date.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Aussie glazier out to make NFL punt pay off with Super Bowl ring
San Francisco 49ers’ Mitch Wishnowsky already holds one piece of NFL history, now he wants to be the first Australian to play in and win a Super Bowl.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Waratahs’ giant recruit ready to use his French lessons
Miles Amatosero spent a memorable rugby apprenticeship in France but is now back home determined to shine for the Waratahs and push for a Wallabies call-up.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Australia v West Indies LIVE: Warner’s 70 guides Australia to 11-run victory
The Windies will look to bounce back from their embarrassing capitulation in Canberra when Tasmania hosts a rare international encounter.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Mills moves on from Mad Monday mishap to become Swans’ sole skipper
Callum Mills has been named as the man to lead the Swans into the 2024 season just three months after sustaining a shoulder injury in a Mad Monday wrestle gone wrong.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Live ODI cricket: Abbott fires with both bat and ball to help Australia seal comfortable series win against the West Indies
Steve Smith leads an Australian side building into the new World Cup cycle and chasing a series win over the West Indies as the mercury rises in Sydney. Follow all the action live.
- by Jonathan Drennan