Real reason Hooper walked away from Australian rugby
Departing Wallabies captain and the country’s highest-paid player, Michael Hooper, has revealed the reason behind his decision to quit the Waratahs – and he has a message for Australia’s fans.
Nsw Waratahs
Stunning resurrection as Tahs inch closer to playoffs
The NSW Waratahs are not only in the box seat to make the Super Rugby AU semi-finals, but plenty of their players may end up getting the call from new Wallaby coach Dave Rennie when he sits down to pick the Wallaby Test squad.
Why State of Union will make enemies of friends
Rugby’s version of State of Origin will be played next year and several of the game’s biggest stars will be forced to make shock allegiance switches. SEE THE POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Rugby State of Union series could rival Origin
The Reds are in favour of rugby emulating league’s State of Origin series with its own State of Union.
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Waratahs rush Latu back
After serving a two-match ban for failing to tell Waratahs officials he’d been busted for drink driving, Tolu Latu is back in the side.
Folau preparing for legal battle
Israel Folau is not letting his playing career go without a fight, and has engaged top lawyers as he looks to return to the field.
Fatal mistake that crucified Israel Folau
Israel Folau had been expertly sidestepping a crucial question while under intense cross examination from Rugby Australia’s top lawyer – that was until the former Wallaby made a monumental error.
Waratahs beat Rebels to keep season alive
One down, two to go. The Waratahs are still a chance of making the Super Rugby playoffs after winning the first of three must-win games.
Quade v Foley: Battle to decide Wallabies No.10
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson gave under-performing Bernard Foley a public lashing ahead of his showdown with Wallabies rival Quade Cooper.
Tahs to risk playoff chances for World Cup spots
The Waratahs must win their final three games if they are to make the Super Rugby playoffs but also need to rest their Wallabies stars. Coach Daryl Gibson is going for broke.
How an AFL club could save Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia is at an all-time low. The Wallabies are out of form, Super Rugby crowds are dropping and the Israel Folau scandal haunts the code. Club rugby, though, is thriving and it’s all thanks to the AFL.
Alarming figures: Park footy puts Super Rugby to shame
The battle is on to save Super Rugby: While Sydney’s club competition flourishes, the conference-leading Brumbies have their lowest crowds ever, Waratahs interest has waned and the only team drawing fans is getting kicked out of the competition.
Cheika moving World Cup pieces from shadows
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Why injured Hunt’s World Cup dream remains alive
His Super Rugby season is over but Karmichael Hunt’s World Cup is set to win selection in Michael Cheika’s Wallabies side.
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