Rugby
One that got away: Pretorius provides spark as old teammates drop their guard again
Rupert Guinness He started with all the spark, verve and vigour you would expect from someone with a point to prove after being scorned by the team he was playing against.
Rugby
Injuries take toll, but Waratahs are ready to trouble Brumbies
Rupert Guinness Waratahs coach Michael Cheika put on a brave face on Monday by playing down the loss of Wallaby back-rower Wycliff Palu due to an injured ankle for Saturday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Rugby
Changes likely as Cheika tries to account for Brumbies loss
Rupert Guinness Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has indicated he will make several changes to his side to play the Cheetahs from South Africa on Friday night after being thrashed by the Brumbies last Saturday,...
Rugby
Tahs stars hit for six as axe swings after hammering
Rupert Guinness If the Waratahs are planning to show they have learnt from the hiding the Brumbies gave them last Saturday, then they will have to do it without several of the players responsible for the result...
Rugby
Barnes set for Japan at season's end
Rupert Guinness STAR Wallabies and Waratahs back Berrick Barnes is understood to have committed to playing in Japan as soon as this year's Super rugby season over and is on the verge of signing a contract with the...
Rugby
Cheika backs culture shift to keep Barnes from Japan
Rupert Guinness AS EXPECTATION mounts that Wallabies and Waratahs back Berrick Barnes is poised to leave Australia for Japan, his new coach at NSW, Michael Cheika, is refusing to say ''sayonara'' to his star...
NSW spoilt for choice as Wallabies join squad
Rupert Guinness WARATAHS coach Michael Cheika has a selection battle on his hands as he prepares to welcome back the Wallabies to his roster for a squad that impressed during Saturday's trial against Melbourne -...
Rugby
Straight-talking Cheika puts 'reunited' Tahs through paces
Rupert Guinness MICHAEL CHEIKA had one concern after the Waratahs finished training in Monday's scorching heat: how his voice would last a full season.
Union
Tahs stage greatest escape to down Reds
Rupert Guinness A last-minute Wycliff Palu try broke Queensland hearts as NSW got out of jail 30-28 in a Super 14 interstate classic at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
