Crusaders
Super Rugby powerhouse apologises for coach’s foul-mouthed journo spray
With cranky coaches swearing at media, letters and civil war threats, it begs the question: is New Zealand rugby the new Australia?
- by Iain Payten
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Reds hold off Crusaders to end 25-year Super drought
Fraser McReight has led a Queensland Reds charge in Christchurch to snap his side’s 25-year losing streak against the Crusaders in New Zealand.
- by Murray Wenzel
Beale’s star debut as Force send Crusaders to bottom of Super Rugby table
The Western Force have heaped more pain on the Crusaders and dragged themselves off the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a bonus-point victory over the fallen champions in Perth.
- by Darren Walton
How Waratahs’ last-gasp hero breathed life back into their season
After five straight defeats, NSW needed a hero, and after two years out of Super Rugby due to serious knee injuries, five-eighth Will Harrison stepped up.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Can the 2014 Waratahs find the magic dust and rescue the Tahs in 2024?
Ahead of a 10-year premiership reunion, members of the 2014 Waratahs team are trying to help lift the current team out of a dark hole.
- by Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Why Edmed won’t follow his father – and Nawaqanitawase – to league … just yet
Tane Edmed has rugby league in his blood. But after a stellar performance for the Waratahs, he remains eager to stick with rugby.
- by Tom Decent
Heroic Waratahs hold on for shock win against Crusaders
Darren Coleman’s men defied their form and the odds to seal an incredible 37-24 victory over the defending Super Rugby champions in Melbourne.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Coleman flattered by Penney’s support but won’t begrudge NSW Rugby for tough call
Earlier this week, former Waratahs coach Rob Penney went into bat for his successor Darren Coleman as a decision looms about the latter’s future at the franchise.
- by Tom Decent
Gold jersey or gold medal? Waratahs try machine among Super star targets for Olympics
Looking to bolster their Paris Olympics squad, Aussie sevens coaches have approached several Super Rugby stars. But Joe Schmidt may get in first.
- by Iain Payten
‘He doesn’t deserve that’: Penney slams Tahs over Coleman treatment
Rob Penney was dumped as Waratahs coach in 2021. He’s now in charge of the Crusaders – and has a blunt message for NSW Rugby officials as the teams prepare to do battle.
- by Tom Decent
You’ve never heard of Brandon or his Chiefs. But they’re one of Australia’s best teams
Rugby league, soccer and rugby union clubs make up the top three spots in Gain Line Analytics’ latest team rankings.
- by Tom Decent
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