Although they were one of the first Super Rugby clubs to form in 1996, it took the NSW Waratahs seven seasons to make its maiden finals appearance, losing to the Brumbies in the semi-final in 2002. The Waratahs have often held the mantle of Australia’s most competitive side in Super Rugby, making the Grand Final in 2005 and 2008, losing to the Crusaders on both occasions, but could only manage fifth spot in 2011 while arch-rivals Queensland won the competition.
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Who can still win the Super Rugby title?
by Elisha Pearce, 23 May 2013
Which teams are still able to win the Super Rugby competition and what do they need to do to get there? I’m sure that’s what you’ve been asking yourself overnight huddled away watching sport – any sport in the Man Cave while the missus watched the ballyhooed return of Offspring last night. If you weren’t [...]
Folau deserves Wallabies call-up: SBW
by James MacSmith, 22 May 2013
Sonny Bill Williams says he is impressed with the ease in which Israel Folau has adjusted to rugby union as the NSW Waratahs fullback moves closer to his Wallabies debut. All Blacks World Cup winner Williams trod a similar path to Folau when he left Canterbury during the 2008 NRL season to join French side [...]
Berrick Barnes inspirational in Tahs win over Brumbies
by David Lord, 19 May 2013
The Waratahs can thank utility back Berrick Barnes for their gripping 28-22 win over the front-running Brumbies at ANZ Stadium last night. Barnes came on from the bench for the second half to replace the injured Rob Horne. Up to that point the Brumbies led 13-6, with the Waratahs playing like lost sheep, despite winning [...]
Barnes leads Waratahs to win over Brumbies
by Darren Walton, 19 May 2013
Berrick Barnes has led the NSW Waratahs to a priceless 28-22 victory over Super Rugby frontrunners the Brumbies on a night of carnage for Wallabies hopefuls at ANZ Stadium. Robbie Deans will name a 25-man squad on Sunday to tackle the British and Irish Lions next month, with a further six players to be added [...]
Waratahs vs Brumbies: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by biltongbek, 18 May 2013 
If you are a NSW supporter then you should have taken this week easy, as the importance of the clash between the Waratahs and Brumbies this weekend cannot be underestimated. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST. Win this and you keep the mathematical dream alive, lose and the challenge might become insurmountable. [...]
Waratahs captain backing Folau
by Darren Walton, 18 May 2013
NSW captain Dave Dennis is backing Israel Folau to let his football do the talking as debate rages over whether or not the Waratahs’ Super Rugby revelation should be named in the Wallabies squad on Sunday. Folau’s fullback battle with the Brumbies’ fellow Wallabies hopeful Jesse Mogg will be one of the key individual match-ups [...]
It’s State of Origin Super Rugby
by Darren Walton, 18 May 2013
It’ll be Super Rugby’s very own State of Origin at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, when the NSW Waratahs host the Brumbies in the biggest Australian derby of the season. The ACT might not be a state. And there won’t be a maroon jersey in sight. But semantics aside, the blockbuster clash shares all the [...]
Pulver must be firm in signing Folau
by David Lord, 17 May 2013
ARU boss Bill Pulver is pottering with Israel Folau and if he’s not careful he’ll lose him. Pulver has just today and tomorrow to lock Folau into a contract to take him through to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The edict – sign for two more years, or you won’t be in the 25-man Wallaby [...]
Cheika and White overlook Wallabies contenders
by Darren Walton, 17 May 2013
Brumbies coach Jake White and his NSW Waratahs counterpart Michael Cheika have dealt a number of Wallabies hopefuls selection blows ahead of Saturday night’s Super Rugby blockbuster in Sydney. With Australian conference honours on the line for the Brumbies and the Waratahs, national coach Robbie Deans’ naming of a 25-man squad for the Wallabies’ looming [...]
Barnes in five-eighth frame for Wallabies
by Darren Walton, 13 May 2013
Berrick Barnes has emerged from another dark run with injury to loom as a frontline contender for Australia’s hotly-contested five eighth spot for next month’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions. A long-time favourite of Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, Barnes made a triumphant return from wrist surgery on Saturday night to deliver the [...]
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