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.
New details have emerged around Israel Folau’s code of conduct hearing, with the Wallabies star given numerous opportunities to ensure his contract could not be terminated.
The Waratahs have held crisis talks in South Africa as players remain divided about whether Israel Folau deserves to be kicked out of the game. But they won’t let it affect their Super Rugby performances.
Billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest resurrected the Western Force after the club’s Super Rugby axing. Now he could resurrect Israel Folau’s rugby career.
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.
KURTLEY Beale is expected to play this weekend but the Waratahs are in the midst of a halfback injury crisis that could see flanker Will Miller spend time at scrumhalf this weekend.
HE’LL be on the other side of the planet but veteran Waratah Sekope Kepu is hoping his brainpower can still help the embattled NSW scrum fend off the Jaguares.
THE Waratahs have been forced to call up their fourth-string halfback from Sydney club rugby due to injury but there not yet been a decision about whether Kurtley Beale will play.
FORMER NSW and Wallabies coach Mario Ledesma’s inside knowledge of the Waratahs frontrow won’t be enough to bring down the NSW scrum when they clash with Jaguares, according to Tom Robertson.
The Waratahs have played average rugby in their opening two games, yet somehow remain undefeated.
JUST like Queensland exposed themselves against the Brumbies, the true measure of Melbourne wasn’t obvious in their opening game against the 14-man Reds. Iain Payten recaps the weekend talking points in his Super Rugby column.
THE Waratahs remain unbeaten this season after a 76th minute try on debut by reserve halfback Mitch Short secured a 24-all draw against the Sharks in Durban overnight.
INTRODUCING Waratahs front row recruit Kalivati Tawake, the Fijian army private who may pack down at tight-head prop against the Wallabies in the World Cup next year.
A WEEK after their shock loss to the Bulls in South Africa, the Hurricanes have been boosted by the returns of Jordie and Beauden Barrett. We’ve got all the latest round three Super Rugby team news.
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