Waratahs loss comes with a bonus
The NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby finals hopes are hanging by a thread following a gut-wrenching one-point loss to the Lions in Johannesburg.
The NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby finals hopes are hanging by a thread following a gut-wrenching one-point loss to the Lions in Johannesburg.
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.
From the moment Israel Folau sent his infamous Instagram post on April 10, Rugby Australia’s legal bills have now surpassed $300,000. But the cost for both sides is more than financial.
Israel Folau has contacted Pacific Islander players urging them to stand in solidarity with him for expressing his Christian beliefs in a move that would create a public-relations nightmare for RA.
THE Rebels heavyweight pack wants to throw its weight around on Sunday but the Waratahs forwards say they won’t take a backward step in the blockbuster clash at Allianz Stadium.
ISRAEL Folau says he’d gratefully gobble up more cross kicks and high balls sent his way by NSW playmakers, believing an aerial raid could be the key to grounding the high-flying 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.
THE Melbourne Rebels are flying in first place and for the Waratahs to beat them they have to address competition-worst form in two crucial areas.
AFTER a woeful performance against the previous winless Jaguares in Argentina, the next challenge for the Waratahs will show us what they’re made of.
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.
THE Waratahs’ early-season optimism has come crashing down after being pumped by the Jaguares in Buenos Aires with a start to the game that has to be seen to be believed.
WILL their loss to the Reds at the Brisbane Tens be a sign of things to come or will the Waratahs’ national dominance continue in the inaugural Super W? NSW stars Emily Robinson and Shanice Parker preview the season with foxsports.com.au.
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.
THE NSW Waratahs have received a massive boost with star playmaker Kurtley Beale cleared to play the Jaguares after suffering a rib injury during their draw against the Sharks last weekend. We’ve got all the latest round four team news.
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