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Lalakai Foketi of the Waratahs scores a try but it was disallowed.

Super Rugby backs no-try ruling that appeared to defy laws of physics. But it may also change the game

Confusion reigned after an athletic, diving try by Waratahs centre Lalakai Foketi was denied in their win over the Chiefs.

  • Iain Payten

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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
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
Reds coach Les Kiss has been touted as a natural successor to Joe Schmidt at the Wallabies.

Could Kiss coach the Reds and the Wallabies? Rugby Australia is open to the idea

The prospect of Les Kiss coaching the Queensland Reds and Wallabies next year is firmly on the agenda after Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh’s visit to Brisbane on Tuesday.

  • Tom Decent
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Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh and Nine CEO Matt Stanton.

Why Rugby Australia traded free-to-air control for $215m windfall in new Nine broadcast deal

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh believes the new deal will keep the best players in the game.

  • Tom Decent
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
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the charge for the Wallabies against England.

Rugby Australia secures $65m uplift in new broadcast deal with Nine

A new broadcast rights deal will see RA pocket an extra $13m a year, but with one major change for Super Rugby Pacific games.

  • Iain Payten
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

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