Super Rugby

Cards stack against NSW as Cheika hits out at referee decisions

Georgina Robinson EACH season brings with it new referees and Waratahs coaches Michael Cheika and Daryl Gibson are learning the hard way about the priorities of this year's crop.

Wallaby scrum fails test

Georgina Robinson, Paris Robbie Deans will be wishing he had not tempted fate by declaring the Australian scrum had earned the respect of Test referees.

Referee not a fan of forwards' technique

Georgina Robinson PARIS: Robbie Deans will be wishing he had not tempted fate. A few days after declaring the Australian scrum had earned the respect of Test referees, the French pack convincingly won the battle for...

Stage ready for new scrum rules, but are the players?

Georgina Robinson NEW scrum rules set for trial at the Gold Coast Sevens tournament could set a cat among the pigeons on the opening leg of the Sevens World Series this weekend, Australia coach Michael O'Connor says.

Foley praises troops but questions sin-binning

Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley lauded the efforts of his players but questioned the sin-binning of Tatafu Polota-Nau during the emphatic win over the Rebels.

Rugby

Tahs ready for the breakdown masters

Georgina Robinson THEY'VE talked about it, practised it and even called in SANZAR referees to police it.