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Iain Payten

Sports Writer

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The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times, The Age, WAtoday, Stuff

Preston's Summary

Iain Payten is a senior sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. He covers a range of topics including international sports leagues, major league sports, and competitive tournaments, with a strong focus on professional sports and the business of sports. Iain's work has been featured in various publications, including Stuff, Brisbane Times, and The Age.

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Geo Focus

Australia (National)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 64 %
Events: 13 %
Interviews Q&as: 8 %
Opinion: 4 %
Data Driven: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • International Sports Leagues & Federations
  • Major League Sports
  • Sports Tournaments
  • Team Sports

Pitching Insights

Iain Payten's coverage is predominantly focused on local Australian sports, particularly rugby and cricket, with a mix of event coverage, expert commentary, and government announcements. For effective outreach to Iain, consider providing insights or interviews related to ongoing sporting events in Australia or significant developments within the country's rugby and cricket scenes.

Given the focus on local content, pitches should emphasize relevance to the Australian audience when offering stories or experts for potential coverage. Additionally, highlighting connections to prominent figures such as Eddie Jones could enhance the appeal of your pitch.

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Articles

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Wallabies sweat on Hooper availability after star forward aggravates shoulder injury After missing seven weeks with a broken shoulder in July and August, Tom Hooper is in doubt for the Wallabies’ tour after injuring the same shoulder while playing for his English club. 1 View

Wallabies sweat on Hooper availability after star forward aggravates shoulder injury After missing seven weeks with a broken shoulder in July and August, Tom Hooper is in doubt for the Wallabies’ tour after injuring the same shoulder while playing for his English club. 1 View

By: Iain Payten

The Wallabies are preparing to be without key forward Tom Hooper on the spring tour after the abrasive back-rower re-injured his right shoulder while playing for Exeter in the English Premiership.

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