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The Waratahs weekly sessions at the dojo.

‘You can’t hide’: Inside the viral bash-up sessions toughening up the Tahs

Every Friday morning of the last two months of 2024, the Waratahs gathered at a Botany dojo before smashing each other silly.

  • Iain Payten

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The Waratahs have spent their first pre-season under new coach Dan McKellar getting tougher in weekly combat sessions at a Sydney wrestling dojo. (Source: Instagram)
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Waratahs get tough in combat sessions

The Waratahs have spent their first pre-season under new coach Dan McKellar getting tougher in weekly combat sessions at a Sydney wrestling dojo. (Source: Instagram)

Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii training with the Wallabies.

What position should Suaalii play in rugby? Seven experts have their say

We know about his salary, his Wallabies selection and his likely Test debut next month. But where Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will play in his new code is still a mystery.

  • Iain Payten
Mike Catt

Top Catt: The serendipitous jog that helped the Waratahs stage a coaching coup

Mike Catt became famous for a tangle with Jonah Lomu but he’s now a renowned attack coach - and he just left the world No.1 team to join the Waratahs.

  • Iain Payten
Joseph Suaalii is about to begin his three-year deal with Rugby Australia.

Rugby Australia splurged $5m on a marquee star. Now comes the hard part

Under a 10,000-watt spotlight, Joseph Suaalii is about to embark on his rugby career. There are many questions.

  • Iain Payten
Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has signed for the Waratahs on a one-year deal.

Super Rugby draw gives Waratahs’ ‘galacticos’ golden chance to hit the ground running

New coach Dan McKellar takes charge of a star-studded NSW team after an aggressive recruitment campaign. The 2025 season draw has done them a few favours, too.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Tane Edmed makes a break for North Harbour against Waikato.

Why it might already be too late for Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed

The British and Irish Lions tour is closer than you think, and that may spell bad news for those hoping to break into the Wallabies squad.

  • Paul Cully
Zach Fittler playing for the NSW under 16s in 2022.

‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

Carrying one of the most famous names in league, Zach Fittler is striking out on his own journey after signing a two-year deal to play rugby for NSW.

  • Iain Payten
New Waratahs coach Dan McKellar.

‘For Australia to thrive, we need the Waratahs to thrive. I think that I can help’

In his first interview since accepting the NSW job, coach Dan McKellar reveals how he intends to re-establish the Waratahs as a force in Australian rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Four Waratahs re-signings (l-r) Julian Heaven, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen and Teddy Wilson. September 4, 2024. Photo: Rhett Wyman / SMH

From ‘Real Madrid’ to Tah-celona: Easts stars extend with the Waratahs

Fresh from winning a Shute Shield with a stacked Easts team – and stirring their rivals during celebrations – four stars have re-signed with the Waratahs.

  • Iain Payten

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