Daniel Halangahu
Few left in back line after Tahs overhaul
Georgina Robinson What a difference a year makes. Just two players that started this round for the Waratahs back line last season still remain.
Unwanted Pretorius happy to wave goodbye to Waratahs
Georgina Robinson Sarel Pretorius is delighted to be rid of the Waratahs and he is not afraid to say it.
Tahs officials make farce first stop on itinerary
Greg Growden The antics at the Waratahs and Force keep getting crazier.
Students snatch victory after panicked Norths give away penalty
David Sygall A PENALTY three minutes after the siren cost Northern Suburbs a thrilling draw against Sydney University at North Sydney Oval yesterday.
Rugby
Tahs give tweet nothings the axe
Georgina Robinson THE Waratahs have had four separate spoof Twitter accounts suspended or amended this year for impersonating players or using sponsors' logos.
Cheetahs v Waratahs
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, Sunday 1.05am (AEST)
Mitchell return could spark Tahs revival
Georgina Robinson The Waratahs hope the long awaited return of Test winger Drew Mitchell will help lift the fourth-placed Australian side to a consolation victory against the Cheetahs tomorrow night.
Rugby
Tahs brass vows 'repercussions' if team pulls off yet another loss
Greg Growden How the Waratahs fare against the Cheetahs on Sunday will not only determine whether they end an exasperating, month-long losing streak but will also impact on the future of numerous leading team...
Foley called on to explain Waratahs' woeful season
Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley will front the NSW Rugby board today to account for his side's woeful performance this season.
Rugby union
Much more than pride on the line
Greg Growden Waratahs-Reds encounters - the longest rivalry in Australian rugby - revolve around personal pride.
Revved-up Rocky's fast and loose
Josh Rakic NEW Waratahs captain Rocky Elsom has not wasted any time getting behind the driver's wheel at the NSW franchise, shocking onlookers at a Volvo drive day at Eastern Creek Raceway yesterday by taking...
Rugby
New halfback's debut delights refreshed Barnes
Josh Rakic STAND-IN Waratahs captain Berrick Barnes has given his tick of approval to new halfback Sarel Pretorius, warning the team's first-round opponents, the Queensland Reds, to expect the unexpected when...
Rugby
Ashley-Cooper named for Waratahs trial
Star recruit Adam Ashley-Cooper will make his first appearance for NSW when the Waratahs host Tonga in pre-season trial at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
Rugby
The pressure is off: Carter looking forward to the future
Josh Rakic TOM CARTER is a man playing without fear. Without fear of failure or being overlooked for a contract extension beyond this season. For at the age of 29, the Waratahs' incumbent No.
Tahs dish out a hiding - but cop a scare as Barnes is forced off field
Georgina Robinson BERRICK BARNES and Damien Fitzpatrick sent shudders through the small contingent of NSW fans after calling for replacements within the first hour of the Waratahs' 52-0 trial match victory against...
Tahs keep Barnes door open for another day
Georgina Robinson THE WARATAHS will wait a day to determine the fitness of playmaker Berrick Barnes before naming their team to take on the Reds in the Super Rugby season opener at ANZ Stadium this weekend.
Tahs give Barnes time
Berrick Barnes will be given until 9am today to prove to Waratahs medical staff he is capable of taking the field for the Super Rugby season opener against the Reds on Saturday before coach Michael...
Rugby
Halangahu to captain Waratahs against Reds
Ben Horne Daniel Halangahu has been handed the NSW Waratahs captaincy and playmaker role after Berrick Barnes was ruled out with injury.
Greg Growden
Tahs' new faces need the spirit of an old rivalry
Greg Growden GONE are the days when matches between NSW and Queensland were the be-all and end-all of Australian rugby.
