The Queensland Reds have broken their New Zealand hoodoo and ended the Chiefs’ unbeaten season with a stunning Super Rugby Pacific upset in New Plymouth.
It’s five years since the last Waratahs double-header at Allianz Stadium and there is plenty at stake for the NSW men’s and women’s sides.
More than a dozen of the Waratahs senior squad are unavailable for selection ahead of Friday’s match against the Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.
Their touted top-four finish now only a mathematical possibility,the Waratahs must prepare for the unbeaten Chiefs with an injury-ravaged side.
A quarter-final across the ditch against the Chiefs was always going to be a huge ask for the Waratahs but the men in sky blue did themselves few favours.
Tane Edmed has pledged his future to NSW for another two years,while veteran Jamie Roberts has some blunt advice for his young teammates ahead of the last-eight clash against the Chiefs.
The Waratahs’ last clash with their quarter-final opponents the Chiefs was a seven-try humbling. Can they turn it around this week?
Darren Coleman revealed the unusual tactic he is using to let the Waratahs know their return to form is going down well with supporters.
Star Waratahs prop Angus Bell has been given a warning only for his dangerous tackle on Chiefs skipper Sam Cane,after it was deemed to be not worth a red card.
Super Rugby’s first-ever magic round attracted modest crowds in Melbourne and needed more razzle-dazzle. But it could be an excellent annual event.
Noah Lolesio returned with a bang and Scott Sio channelled his Balmain juniors days at Leichhardt Oval in rousing win for Australian rugby.