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Jonathan Drennan

Jonathan Drennan

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

Henry O’Donnell posing after his 18-month suspension was announced.

‘Paid a heavy price’: The study decision that upended the life of a rising Waratahs star

Rugby Australia has revealed Henry O’Donnell has been serving an 18-month suspension after testing positive to two prohibited substances found in ADHD medication.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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Disorder in Belfast.

I grew up in Belfast. To see such hate on its streets again is heartbreaking

On Saturday, I return to a city I still call my home, to a depressingly familiar sight.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Jai Serong of the Swans celebrates kicking the winning goal.

Serong seals it for Swans with last-gasp winner to break St Kilda hearts

The Swans came back from 33 points down to beat St Kilda by two points in a thrilling match at the SCG.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt has three Tests left with the Wallabies. This is how he wants to be remembered

It is difficult to look back when you’re still looking forward, but the Wallabies coach knows how he wants his players to reflect on their time together.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Andrew Kellaway takes on the Force on Saturday night in his final game for the Waratahs.

Kellaway exits Waratahs as Gordon blow rocks Wallabies

Waratahs utility Andrew Kellaway has played his final game for NSW, while Wallabies No.9 Jake Gordon is set for at least nine months on the sidelines.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Hayden McLean kicked four goals against Richmond

McLean kicked the door down. Now the Swans have a selection headache

Hayden McLean’s four-goal haul against Richmond was a timely reminder of luxury of forward depth the Swans enjoy this season.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Charlie Curnow had a game to remember against Richmond at the SCG

Curnow’s eight-goal haul leads way as Swans run riot against Tigers

Sydney rested some key players but still had far too much power for Richmond and played their way back into form with a resounding 114-point victory at the SCG.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Harry Kyle will debut for the Sydney Swans on Saturday against Richmond

A Scots student emailed the Swans looking for a shot. Now he’s making his AFL debut

Two years ago, Harry Kyle was a schoolboy basketball and rugby talent who wanted a crack at Aussie rules. On Saturday, he will make his AFL debut against Richmond at the SCG.

  • Jonathan Drennan
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Harry Potter of the Waratahs is tackled during the round 11 Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies at Allianz Stadium, on May 22, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

From Wallabies to club rugby ... and back again? Waratah faces last-round selection duel

NSW’s final game against the Force on Saturday may be a dead rubber, but winger Harry Potter is one of several players battling for a spot in the Wallabies squad.

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Treyvon Pritchard is in the Chiefs’ sights after starring for the Queensland Reds.

‘Nothing’s set in stone’: Australian rugby’s teenage star explains PNG Chiefs talks

Reds star Treyvon Pritchard said his PNG Chiefs talks remain preliminary, but the winger insists his Wallabies dream remains firmly alive, ideally with his brother.

  • Jonathan Drennan