Benn Robinson
Rugby
Benn Robinson back in Waratahs' starting side
Waratahs prop Benn Robinson will return to start against the Rebels on Friday night but Berrick Barnes remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Rugby Union
Folau set for Wallabies
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the NSW Waratahs full-back on the right wing against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby
Another giant leap as Folau gets Test call-up
Paul Cully Israel Folau's stunning rise in his third code is complete, with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans naming the Waratahs fullback on the right wing to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Rugby Union
Kimlin's a surprise pick for Wallabies
David Polkinghorne Peter Kimlin was so confident he would not get called into the Wallabies squad he was already on holidays down the coast when coach Robbie Deans rang.
Rugby
Horwill captaincy will take pressure off Genia: Poidevin
Rupert Guinness The appointment of second-rower James Horwill as Wallabies captain ahead of Will Genia for the British and Irish Lions series will help take the pressure off the halfback, according to Wallaby legend...
Tight Five
Even the Kiwis would envy Australia's openside stocks
Paul Cully Michael Hooper provides the Waratahs' silver lining.
Robinson's over the hills but still ready to reach new heights
Rupert Guinness It is the first week of January. The summer sun is belting down on McKay Oval in Sydney's Centennial Park.
Rugby
O'Connor finds safe harbour, just not at the Waratahs
Georgina Robinson James O'Connor's three-year alliance with Sydney rugby union club West Harbour raised eyebrows after its announcement on Thursday but it does not follow that the Rebels playmaker is plotting a move...
Crusaders v Waratahs
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Friday 5.35pm (AEST)
History is just that, and Tahs can crack Crusaders' weakened backbone
Paul Cully The burden all Crusaders teams carry is to be constantly compared to the great sides that preceded them. The one the Waratahs will face tonight is labouring somewhat to get out of those shadows.
Rugby
Make Sevens count: Cheika
Georgina Robinson Waratahs coach Michael Cheika says the merits of "cherry picking" Super Rugby players for the Rugby World Cup Sevens team will be determined by their Cup results.
Lions don't believe the hype
The big, bustling Lions are on their way to Australia but aren't believing their own press.
Live: Crusaders v Waratahs
Shane Brady Join RugbyHeaven for full, live commentary as the Waratahs look to keep their season alive in Christchurch.
Union
Folau no sure thing but gets majority vote
Chris Dutton Three of the past five Wallabies World Cup coaches are adamant Israel Folau is the man to play fullback against the Lions.
Rugby
Lions taming needs muscle - here are my tips
Matthew Burke Perhaps the most significant aspect of the series against the British and Irish Lions in 2001 was the speed of play and physicality.
Burgess half a chance for Lions: Deans
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies may have to do without one returning son but another is still very much in the mix.
Rugby
Barnes' storming efforts could have him in starting side
Paul Cully The significance of Berrick Barnes' cameos against the Stormers and Brumbies in successive weeks is that he could be playing his way into the Wallabies starting XV, let alone the 25-man squad.
Rebels v Waratahs
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Rugby
Tahs are off and running now but hurdles loom
Paul Cully One look beyond the fixture against the Rebels explains why the Waratahs' finals aspirations are on the line in Melbourne on Friday night.
White tips Deans to snub young Brumbies
Chris Dutton ACT Brumbies coach Jake White is bracing for the Wallabies to overlook his rising stars and stick with experienced players to chase glory against the British and Irish Lions next month.
