The final nail in the coffin for ambitious tour plans
The chances of Australia’s traditional end-of-season northern hemisphere tour going ahead this year is looking remote as coronavirus cases wreak havoc with English club rugby.
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Rugby passes initial test, now for the internationals
It’s small steps, but in the new world of coronavirus sport, rugby will take any win. Australia’s domestic Super Rugby competition will proceed as planned this weekend. Now for the international schedule.
Gallen preps baby Tahs for Queensland ‘bloodbath’
The Waratahs have heard the threats from Queensland before and even with 10 rookies in the current squad, the blunt message for the Reds is if they want to go the biff: “Bring. It. On.”
Strike threat just the beginning for code in crisis
While a threat to strike ahead of the revamped Super Rugby AU competition has eased, Rugby Australia’s latest pay cut demands are set to have even greater consequences.
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Folau breaks down as D-Day looms
Israel Folau has opened up about the “fiery furnace” he is facing for speaking up about his Christian beliefs as he prepares to save his $4 million contract.
Hanigan puts his hand up for injury-hit Waratahs
With Jed Holloway suspended for three matches and Jack Dempsey and Michael Wells both injured, the Waratahs have been forced to make wholesale changes this week.
‘I don’t want mothers to see that’
Instead of hiding in the shadows during his three-week suspension for elbowing rival Thomas du Toit last weekend, Jed Holloway is doing his best to lift the dark cloud hanging over rugby.
Folau Jr leading rugby’s Western Sydney crusade
As Israel Folau fights to save his professional rugby career, his younger brother John is quietly ploughing ahead, trying to establish his and helping bring rugby to the masses.
Waratahs rocked by fresh bombshell
The Waratahs have been hit by another distraction that threatens to be just as damaging as the bitter Israel Folau saga.
Cron departure opens Tahs door for Whitaker
With Simon Cron linking up with Steve Hansen in Japan, Chris Whitaker has emerged as favourite to be the NSW Waratahs’ next Super Rugby coach, but the 44-year-old insists he’s only focused on the now.
Tahs prop Robertson knew the injury score
Waratahs prop Tom Robertson is set to play his first game in six months this weekend, keeping alive his World Cup hopes.
Clark’s ‘hit of the season’ for no reward
NSW winger Cameron Clark has been given plenty of praise for his bone rattling tackle against the Sharks last weekend but he’s the first to admit it’s the Waratahs’ faltering attack that needs most attention.
Waratahs not worried by lukewarm Western welcome
The Waratahs remain confident their plans to venture into rugby league’s heartland in Western Sydney will pay off despite a disappointing crowd for their first Super Rugby match at Bankwest Stadium.
Waratahs send SOS ahead of South Africa tour
Desperate to turn around their season, the Waratahs are fast-tracking the return of a Wallaby big man for their two-week tour of South Africa.
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