Pride comes after the fall for Waratahs
SKY blue thinking. That’s the core principle the Waratahs will return to against the Reds after a “brutal” week of introspection in the wake of their humbling loss to the Kings.
SKY blue thinking. That’s the core principle the Waratahs will return to against the Reds after a “brutal” week of introspection in the wake of their humbling loss to the Kings.
THERE have been many memorable stinks in Reds-Tahs clashes but often it’s the tongue that cuts deepest. Here’s eight of the best sledges from rugby’s greatest derby.
HAVING boiled down their humiliating Kings’ defeat to a lack of “urgency”, the Waratahs have recalled ultra-passionate halfback Nick Phipps for their clash against the Reds.
THE Super Rugby downsizing saga could drag on for several more weeks – or even longer – after a proposed meeting after WA Rugby and the ARU on Thursday was abandoned.
THE Waratahs will host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final after beating the Brumbies 26-8 in an epic clash at Allianz Stadium.
THE Brumbies did their best to limit the brilliance of Kurtley Beale, but the Waratahs star wasn’t to be denied and stood up when it mattered.
EARLIER this year, the Waratahs were selling home games for 33 cents as part of a package on Bledisloe Cup tickets.
WARATAHS skipper Michael Hooper says the all-Australian decider against the Brumbies is the biggest Super Rugby game of his career.
BOTH the Waratahs and Brumbies seem intent on playing attacking rugby, but the visitors believe they hold an edge because of finals experience.
AHEAD of the Super Rugby semi-finals, we look at five key talking points that could settle the Waratahs v Brumbies and Crusaders v Sharks clashes.
BEN Mowen has one decisive statement to make in Australian rugby with his superior captaincy and lineout skill to lead the Brumbies to victory.
FROM Coogee stairs to semi-finals, with a smashed door, sideline stoush and more in between, it’s been one mad ride for the Waratahs under Michael Cheika.
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