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Ewen McKenzie resigned following Australia's loss to New Zealand

McKenzie resigns as Wallabies head coach

Ewen McKenzie has resigned as Australia's head coach following today's 29-28 loss to New Zealand.

Ewen McKenzie has said he is monitoring Di Patston's welfare

Patston on medication following Beale row

Former Wallabies official Di Patston is on heavy medication after quitting her job amid an explosive scandal over "offensive" text messages sent by utility back Kurtley Beale, coach Ewen McKenzie said on Tuesday.

Rugby • 15 Oct 14

Beale's role in the incident was the subject of a disciplinary hearing in Sydney

Beale drama continues as text exchanges published

The maelstrom caused by a row between Kurtley Beale and Wallabies official Di Patston showed no sign of abating after a June text exchange between the pair was published in local media.

Rugby • 13 Oct 14

Ewen McKenzie feels Australia's series victory over France has them in good stead

McKenzie: Australia better placed for NZ test

Ewen McKenzie chuckles when he recalls the baptism of fire in international coaching he underwent last year when Australia took on New Zealand in back-to-back tests to open the Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 07 Aug 14

Henry Speight qualifies as an Australian resident on 11 September

McKenzie includes Speight in Aussie squad

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has included Henry Speight in his squad for the Rugby Championship, even though the ACT Brumbies winger will be ineligible for selection for half of the campaign.

Rugby • 23 Jul 14

McKenzie keeps an eye on his squad during training

McKenzie shakes up side ahead of France Test

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has dumped scrumhalf Will Genia and relegated former skipper James Horwill to the bench for his side's first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Jun 14

Aussies glad to get a break from southern teams

Australia are looking forward to a break from playing New Zealand and South Africa as they begin their tour of Europe, says coach Ewen McKenzie.

Rugby • 25 Oct 13

Ewen McKenzie: 'It's the type of job I am interested in looking at, but there have been no discussions'

McKenzie 'interested' in Ireland job

Ewen McKenzie could be prepared to shelve his stated ambition of coaching Australia if the opportunity arose for him to take charge of Ireland.

Rugby • 04 Apr 13

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