We won’t lose our code-hopping stars: Cheika
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has weighed in on the cutting of an Australian Super Rugby franchise and the contractual ramifications for some big names.
WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has weighed in on the cutting of an Australian Super Rugby franchise and the contractual ramifications for some big names.
THE Western Force shutting down wouldn’t spell the end of Dave Wessels’ burgeoning coaching career in Australia, with the Brumbies ready to swoop.
EIGHTEEN Waratahs players will return to the Shute Shield during the bye round but the suspended Sekope Kepu won’t be able to serve his one-match ban in club land.
THE Waratahs will seek clarification when they can resume re-signing players after the ARU responded to legal threats from Rugby WA and the Melbourne Rebels.
THE hopes of Australia’s Bledisloe Cup campaign rests with the Waratahs, and namely their captain Michael Hooper.
IT HAS taken an eternity but finding humility is a cornerstone of the NSW Waratahs eyeing a title and shedding their tag as big-noting imposters.
THE Waratahs say they will not suffer the same fate as their NSW State of Origin counterparts as they head into “The Cauldron” to face Queensland.
QUEENSLAND believe they will have an edge in the forwards in their clash against NSW, but Tahs prop Sekope Kepu has a blunt message for them.
ENFORCER Ben Daley has promised the Reds are ready to smash the fancy-footed Waratahs “into the grandstand” to stall their drive at the title.
BERNARD Foley has declared that he and halves partner Nick Phipps have yet to peak as they get set for the Super Rugby finals.
THE Reds have signalled out Will Skelton as a weak link in NSW lineout – so Waratahs coach has urged the Wallaby lock to prove them wrong.
IT’S the final round of the Super Rugby season and nine teams are vying for the finals — so who will make the cut? Check out our Round 19 preview!
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