Iain Payten

Sports journalist and columnist

Sydney, Australia

About Iain

Iain Payten is a sports journalist and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald. He has covered various sports, including rugby and cricket, for the newspaper and has also written for other publications.

Associated Podcasts

RTÉ Rugby Podcast

Guest

Inside Line

Host

Connect

Recent Appearances

The Great Scrum Conspiracy & The Lomax Lockdown

Inside Line•Mar 3, 2026•41:33•host

Wallabies Wake Up Call

Inside Line•Nov 19, 2025•53:32•host

Iain Payten

About Iain

Associated Podcasts

RTÉ Rugby Podcast

Inside Line

Connect

Recent Appearances

The Great Scrum Conspiracy & The Lomax Lockdown

Wallabies Wake Up Call

Key Topics

Koroibete Retires, Reg 9 & RA Alignment

Phil Waugh - State of the Game Special

RA Debt Free, National Club Footy & A Marky Mark Return?

Where There's a Will There's a Way

What Strategy For Third Test Selections?

The Australian perspective with Iain Payten

The Battle Begins

Captaincy Contenders, Fly Half Flyers & 2026 Sabbaticals

Captaincy Rumours, Cheika’s Chance, Finals Format & Sevens Future

Could a SANZAA Team be Beaten?

Special Mailbag Edition

Suaalii Setback, NRL Expansion & Concussion

New Wallabies Coach

Hip Drop, Coach Update & Wallaroos Battle

ANZAC Day Bledisloe Binned & Super Round Revamp

North v South, Nations Cup & Wallabies Frontrunners

Wallabies Selection Criteria & Secret to SRP Success

Will Hooper Play the Lions?