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Eddie Jones' tumultuous second coming as Wallabies coach looks to be over.

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October 29, 2023

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🏉 Eddie Jones' tumultuous second coming as Wallabies coach looks to be over.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Jones resigned on Sunday, bringing an end to a disastrous 10-month reign that saw the Wallabies win just two of nine Tests and bow out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stage for the first time in Australia's history.

Speaking to the Herald about his resignation, Jones said he was "disappointed".

"[I] gave it a run. Hopefully be the catalyst for change. Sometimes you have to eat s--- for others to eat caviar further down the track," Jones said.

The 63-year-old had been the subject of increasing speculation that he would walk away from his five-year contract after he was repeatedly linked with the now-vacant Japan job during the World Cup, having earlier this year already hinted that he would depart whether the Wallabies performed in France or not.

⛹🏻‍♀️ Australia overcame the "uncomfortable clunkiness" of coach Stacey Marinkovich trying different combinations to clinch the three-match series against South Africa with a 67-52 victory in the first netball Test played in Hobart.

Australia recorded their 45th win over South Africa in as many games.

⚽️ The Matildas sent their Olympic opponents a major statement, scoring a phenomenal 8-0 win over the Philippines in qualifying.

Perth's hometown hero Sam Kerr scored a hat-trick, while Caitlin Foord also slotted three in a ruthless performance.

🇦🇺 Sydney gave its finals hopes a huge boost after running away to a 19-point triumph over Collingwood as Chloe Molloy returned to haunt her former side at Henson Park.

🇦🇺 Retired Richmond triple premiership hero Jack Riewoldt has opened up on the "unequivocal" trade interest from Essendon prior to his role in the Tigers' recent dynasty.

In an edited extract supplied by The Herald Sun from Riewoldt's upcoming book The Bright Side, Riewoldt revealed he held conversations with former Essendon coach John Worsfold and midfielder Brendon Goddard in the off-season of 2016.

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"The Brisbane Lions came hard again. And the Bombers were unequivocal about their interest. One day, I was in the bedding section of Myer at Southland when my phone rang, and Essendon coach John Worsfold was on the other end. There I was, lying back on a nice new mattress, chatting to the coach of an arch-rival.

"Brendon Goddard called later to give me a feeling for what was happening at the Bombers, doing his level best to see me swap a yellow sash for a red one.

- Jack Riewoldt

🏀 Australian forward Jack White's NBA dream is still alive after he was taken with the first overall pick in the 2023 G League draft.

White was selected by the Texas Legends but had his rights traded to the South Bay Lakers.

The 26-year-old will join the Los Angeles-based team -- which is affiliated with the NBA's LA Lakers -- during the upcoming G League season.

White became the seventh Australian to win a NBA championship when he featured in the Denver Nuggets' 2022-23 success.

He then signed a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder this season but was waived during the preseason.

🏏 Tasmania recorded its greatest ever fourth innings score to stun Queensland in a remarkable Sheffield Shield match.

Jarrod Freeman’s six with 10 balls remaining in the contest saw Tassie successfully chase down the target of 432.

After posting 379 in their opening innings, the Bulls had bowled out the Tigers for 150, and then declared at 6-202 to try and win the match.

However a century for Matthew Wade (105 off 167), plus 70 from Beau Webster, allowed Freeman to combine with Brad Hope for a 75-run eighth-wicket stand to secure the victory in one of the great Shield run chases.

🤕 Weird off-field Injury: Young Saints forward Max King suffered an unfortunate setback ahead of his second season in 2021 when he was struck by a stray ball while enjoying a round of golf a week before his side's season opener.

The AFL's concussion protocols dictated that King needed to spend 12 days on the sidelines after his injury, which happened 10 days before the round one clash against GWS.

🐴 Jockey Sam Clipperton believes Saturday's $3m Giga Kick Stakes (1300m) is set up ideally for The Everest hero Think About It as the pair attempt to continue their amazing winning run at Rosehill Gardens.

Clipperton has never been beaten on Think About It with the pair combining for a perfect nine wins from nine starts that culminated with an amazing The Everest win last start.

"He's a superstar," Clipperton said.

"I am not surprised but then I am surprised by just how much he rises to the occasion basically.”

⚽️ Manchester City cruised past Manchester United 3-0, with embarrassing ease in the derby at Old Trafford to emphasise the vast gulf between the two sides.

Erling Haaland was the main tormentor with goals in each half before setting up a third for Phil Foden as Pep Guardiola's side established superiority from the kick-off and rarely looked like relinquishing control.

There were poignant scenes before the start as supporters from both sides of Manchester's footballing divide joined to pay tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton.

Haaland puts it on a plate for Foden

⚽️ Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents had been kidnapped in Colombia.

Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on social media that the 26-year-old's mother had been found in Barrancas but his father was still missing.

Liverpool said Diaz's welfare "will continue to be our immediate priority".

Diaz was left out of Liverpool's match-day squad for their 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it was a "worrying situation for all of us".

OTHER EPL RESULTS ON SUNDAY

❤️ An ‘incredible’ ice hockey player has died after his throat appeared to be slashed by a skate during a match in Sheffield, England.

Adam Johnson, was rushed off the rink and the team’s game against the Sheffield Steelers was abandoned following the incident on Saturday.

His mother and team confirmed news of the 29-year-old’s death this morning on social media, touching off a wave of tributes across ice hockey. (Twitter)

🏏 England's miserable World Cup campaign slumped further as they collapsed to a 100-run defeat by hosts India in Lucknow.

Chasing 230 on a tricky pitch, the defending champions were bowled out for 129 amid raucous home support in their latest batting capitulation.

🏎️ A surprised Charles Leclerc admitted he did not expect his success after he secured pole position ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari locked out the front row for the Mexico Grand Prix. A great ride from Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo to secure a stunning fourth for AlphaTauri. Live from 7am AEDT!

Mika Sivo… BOSH!!

🏉 Fiji produced their biggest ever win over Papua New Guinea with 43-16 victory in a try-fest that left the Port Moresby crowd shell-shocked.

⚽️ Clubs from Saudi Arabia plan to offer Manchester City's Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 32, a significant salary package in 2024.

🥊 The undisputed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is unlikely to happen until next year, says promoter Frank Warren.

Fury beat Francis Ngannou on Saturday via a controversial split decision in a non-title fight in Saudi Arabia.

Briton Fury is the WBC champion and has agreed to fight Ukraine's Usyk, who holds the three other world titles.

"We were going to do it on 23 December. I doubt that will happen now," Warren told the 5 Live boxing podcast.

"Tyson can't be going into a camp after a tough fight like that. That's eight weeks away.

🏍️ Spain’s Jorge Martin won a thrilling Thailand MotoGP race Sunday to close the gap on Francesco Bagnaia to 13 points in the world championship, with three legs of the season to go.

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