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Kellaway finds Suaalii, and Lawson Creighton’s tap on.

‘Never seen anything like it’: Inside the Waratahs’ 120m miracle try

The Waratahs’ try against the Chiefs, which started inside their own goal area, was one of the most memorable in Super Rugby.

  • Iain Payten

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Portraits of Waratah’s women’s rugby star, Desiree Miller.

From Disneyland to rugby’s big dance: How tiny Desi became a big deal in footy

Raised in a family of Olympians and business leaders, Desi Miller grew up as a dancer and gymnast. But after picking up rugby in COVID-19, she has become one of Australia’s best.

  • Iain Payten
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11:  Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Jack Bowen of the Waratahs celebrate victory following the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, on April 11, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

How a halftime spray - and a crazy 120-metre try - helped Tahs secure stirring win over Chiefs

The Waratahs pulled off one of their finest wins with a remarkable try that will live long in the memory.

  • Tom Decent
Les Kiss, who coached alongside Joe Schmidt, has backed the new Wallabies mentor to thrive.

‘Workaholic’ Kiss backed to emulate Cheika and juggle Reds and Wallabies jobs

Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds are continuing negotiations over the services of Les Kiss, which could be a possible job share – or a payout.

  • Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Noah Lolesio is leaving Australian rugby.

Wallabies star says Lolesio’s Japan move shouldn’t stop Lions series involvement

A fresh deal in Japan could curtail Noah Lolesio’s dream of playing against the British and Irish Lions. One of Australia’s best players hopes it doesn’t.

  • Tom Decent
Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa is tackled by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

Reality bites for Waratahs - and it’s not pretty

The Waratahs are exactly where you would expect them to be after unraveling against Moana Pasifika.

  • Paul Cully
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Tane Edmed has been sidelined with a back injury this year.

Red alert: Brumbies eye Waratahs playmaker to replace departing Wallabies star

If the Waratahs mid-season slump isn’t enough to worry about, NSW bosses now have a close rival planning to poach a star No.10.

  • Iain Payten
Taniela Tupou’s costly missed tackle in the Waratahs’ loss.

Frustrations boil over as Tupou swears at referee and misses crucial tackle in demoralising Waratahs defeat

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was outstanding for the Waratahs but it was an afternoon to forget for NSW after Taniela Tupou was accused of swearing at the referee in a 45-28 defeat to Moana Pasifika.

  • Tom Decent
Taniela Tupou

If Rugby Australia want Tupou to return to world-class form they should let him quit Waratahs

If $1m man Taniela Tupou is to remain a key figure for the Wallabies, perhaps he should be playing for the team the Waratahs face on Saturday.

  • Paul Cully
Taniela Tupou is benched for the first time this year

‘I need more out of him’: Waratahs coach lays down challenge to benched Tupou

Dan McKellar has dropped Taniela Tupou to the bench for the first time this season, but the coach believes the best is still to come from the tighthead prop.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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