Nsw Waratahs

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Israel Folau of the Waratahs makes a break during the round four Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘Tahs in tatters after horror showing

THE Brumbies defeated the Waratahs for the ninth straight time in a turgid spectacle with over 30 handling errors at Allianz Stadium.

Rugby

Local derby a disgrace for fans

THE Waratahs look like a heavyweight boxer without power in either hand. There’s big names in the team, but no punch in their attack, writes Jamie Pandaram.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 18: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders attepmts to break the defense of TJ Perenara, Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles and Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes during the round four Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

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Classy Hurricanes dispatch Highlanders

CENTRE Ngani Laumape scored two tries and fullback Jordie Barrett provided two brilliant try assists as the Hurricanes put the defence of their Super Rugby title back on track.