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Super Rugby
Hurricanes’ Kirifi complains of racial abuse from Waratahs crowd
Du’Plessis Kirifi, whose father is Samoan, raised his middle finger at the crowd after the Hurricanes’ win at Leichhardt Oval and said it was in response to racial slurs.
- by Ian Ransom
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Ryan will put horror return behind him, say Tahs
Veteran prop Paddy Ryan was red-carded 24 minutes into his return to the Waratahs. But there was better news on Tuesday when the 33-year-old dodged suspension.
- by Iain Payten
Tight Five
Super Rugby
The NRL doesn’t sell what you need to win a Rugby World Cup
Before Rugby Australia start chasing league targets for 2027, they should look at the 34-year-old who beat up NSW at Leichhardt Oval. And has won two World Cups.
- by Paul Cully
Hope for Perese as Coleman hits refresh button ahead of Highlanders
Better than expected news from the injury ward as NSW coach Darren Coleman looks to freshen up for the quarter-finals.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Super Rugby
Tahs’ home final hopes in tatters after blowing big lead against Canes
After watching the Western Force, Brumbies and the Reds all lose against New Zealand sides this round, the Waratahs couldn’t hold their composure after a terrific start.
- by Tom Decent
The change-room photos spurring on the Waratahs
Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has been pinning photos in the change rooms at Leichhardt Oval to motivate his players to bring pride back to the NSW jersey.
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
In-form Holloway boosts Waratahs by extending contract
After an unhappy exit in 2020 and a stint in Japan, Jed Holloway has been brilliant since returning to the Waratahs. And he’s decided to stick around.
- by Iain Payten
SBW: Aussies on the improve, but Kiwis still kings of rugby
Dual international Sonny Bill Williams shares his views on recent Super Rugby results, a revamped Waratahs team and news of Noah Lolesio’s re-signing.
- by Tom Decent
Wallabies get boost as White chooses World Cup tilt over Japan
After weighing up a big money offer in Japan, Brumbies and Wallabies halfback Nic White has prioritised the 2023 World Cup and signed a one-year extension.
- by Iain Payten
‘Purely rugby-based’: Lolesio on why he’s staying in Australia
Noah Lolesio says he wants to learn from the best, which is why he turned down lucrative offers from overseas.
- by Georgina Robinson
Opinion
Australian rugby
Better days: Why Australian rugby’s turning point is here
Throw away your Pete Murray albums - it’s safe to take pride in Australian rugby again.
- by Georgina Robinson