The NSW Waratahs have confirmed Dan McKellar will be the club’s new coach after landing the Queenslander on a three year deal. McKellar replaces Darren Coleman at the Waratahs after parting ways with Leicester Tigers following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. The forwards specialist had much more success with the ACT …
Read More »Waratahs land Wallabies slayer for crucial role
The NSW Waratahs are set to unveil Wallabies slayer Simon Raiwalui as their new Super Rugby Pacific director of performance. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the 49-year-old would be officially named in the role on Friday as the Waratahs move to rebuild from the rubble of a wooden spoon …
Read More »Teams: Luckless Waratahs cop more injury blows
NSW’s outrageous run of injuries has continued with Test forwards Enrique Pieretto and Lachie Swinton ruled out of Saturday’s clash with Moana Pasifika. But the Brumbies have regained star winger Corey Toole for their important clash with the Rebels on Friday. Read on for all the latest round 14 Super …
Read More »‘Embarrassed’ Waratahs coach’s raw reflection
Darren Coleman said he was “embarrassed” by the Waratahs failures under his watch during a typically raw press conference to expand on his exit as NSW coach. Coleman also delivered a slap to negative, fair weather fans who had preferred to slip the boot in as the team’s fortunes nosedived. …
Read More »Waratahs ‘strangled’ as injury crisis worsens
The Waratahs remain anchored to the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with their 10th loss of the season from 12 games. The bonus-point win takes the Force a step closer to the top eight with two rounds remaining. However, they have two really tough tasks taking on the …
Read More »‘No excuse’: Waratahs put on notice amid ‘tight scrap’
The Waratahs are Super Rugby Pacific’s “almost” team so far this season. With just one win from five rounds, the Sydneysiders are above only the Western Force and the Crusaders at the bottom of the table. Yet, there’s not necessarily panic inside the camp. Watch all the action from the …
Read More »‘Crazy to see’: Crusader collapse in huge Waratahs upset
For the first time since 2014, the Crusaders have lost the first two matches of the Super Rugby season. If that result is anything to go by, it’s a positive omen for the Waratahs who that year won the final against the Crusaders in Sydney. The Crusaders dealt the first …
Read More »Wonderful Waratahs get upset ‘nobody saw coming’
Can you believe it? After last week’s drubbing at the hands of the Queensland Reds, the NSW Waratahs are victorious. “It’s the upset of Super Round that nobody saw coming,” says Sean Maloney. “These men, (Jed) Holloway massive, (Jake) Gordon huge, so too Harry Johnson-Holmes, and they have beaten the …
Read More »Waratahs firebrand slapped with monster ban
Waratahs loose forward Lachlan Swinton has been slapped with a monster ban for a late hit on the Western Force’s Jake Strachan. In just the first minute of the Waratahs’ 36-16 win, Swinton rocked Strachan late and high after a clearing kick. The incident went unpunished on the field, but …
Read More »‘Serious concern’ for distraught Waratahs star
The night just gets even better for Waratahs rookie Max Jorgensen, who has a double on debut. This finish was much easier than his first, diving over in the left corner after Lalakai Foketi did very well to free his arms and throw a fine assist. Game on now as …
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