NSW Waratahs

NSW WaratahsAlthough 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.

Waratahs Articles

Australian teams at Super disadvantage

by Ben Horne - February 10th 2012 @ 6:40am

Foley excited about Samoan rugby challenge

by Adrian Warren - February 10th 2012 @ 6:35am

Barnes to lead Waratahs in first hitout

by Adrian Warren - February 9th 2012 @ 4:17am

Has running rugby gone by the wayside?

by Rickety Knees - November 8th 2011 @ 4:53am

Michael Foley’s recent comments suggest there is more 10-man rugby in store for the NSW Waratahs in 2012. He is quoted as saying that the Tahs will play to their strengths, which in the Tahs’ case are their forwards. While the Tahs’ backline is defensively strong, it is at best limited in its attacking capabilities, [...]

Will the Waratahs Fan Forum deliver another roasting?

by Bay35Pablo - November 5th 2011 @ 4:44am

The Waratahs have to be applauded for sticking with their fan forums, the next of which is to be held on the evening of 24 November 2011. The ‘Tahs, by all accounts, copped an absolute roasting at their first forum, including from a former (but apparently unrecognised) Wallaby in the form of Terry Curley. I [...]

Ashley-Cooper set for fullback with Tahs

by Adrian Warren - November 4th 2011 @ 4:38am

Wallaby forwards lure new No.9 to NSW

by Adrian Warren - November 4th 2011 @ 4:36am

Waratahs announce Michael Foley as new coach, Elsom linked

by AAP - August 19th 2011 @ 11:56am

Australia and Samoa – rediscovering an ancient rugby bond

by The Crowd - July 17th 2011 @ 8:43am

The Wallabies met Samoa for the first time at Pontypool during the 1991 World Cup, but the rugby connections between the two nations are far older, reaching back to 1925 when a now long-forgotten Sydney schoolboy of Samoan blood won Test selection. Australian players of Pacific Island ancestry are now commonplace. In today’s match Wallabies [...]

Beale wins Waratahs Player of the Season award

by Adrian Warren - July 16th 2011 @ 6:07am