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Wallabies star Israel Folau leaves a Code of Conduct hearing in Sydney, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Folau appeared before a code of conduct hearing to fight Rugby Australia's decision to terminate his contract after he posted in mid-April on social media that gay people, along with other 'sinners' will face damnation unless they repent. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING
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Gay teams applaud RA’s stance on Folau

Australia’s gay rugby community has been moved by the love and support the game has shown them since Israel Folau’s homophobic postings, but say that still doesn’t make up for the damage he’s caused.

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Sekope Kepu of the Waratahs on his run to scoring a try  during the Round 15 Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and Waratahs at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, Saturday, June 3, 2017. (AAP Image/ David Rowland) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Tired Tahs to rejuvenate for Rebels

THE Waratahs could be without injured Wallaby Ned Hanigan but will rush Test duo Sekope Kepu and Rob Simmons back into the starting side to meet the in-form Melbourne on Sunday.

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Wallaby in waiting Jack Dempsey returns to where he began his path to stardom - St Ignatius Riverview.

Dempsey torn but it’s not a KO blow

WHEN you fall off the top of a mountain with an injury so severe you have to re-educate a leg how to run, it’d be easy to kick stones. But as far as Jack Dempsey is concerned, energy is wasted by focusing on the stones.

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Waratahs Michael Hooper (C) breaks through the Sharks defensive line during the SuperXV rugby union match between Sharks and Waratahs at The Kings Park Stadium in Durban on March 3, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA

Tahs out to buck horrid road form

THE draw in Durban last week was commendable, but it masked a worrying trend for the Waratahs. They have not won a match outside of Australia in their past seven outings.

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