Repair man needs time to work magic with Waratahs

Georgina Robinson SPEND a little time talking to Michael Cheika, take a look at his eight years in Europe - at the successes, the failures and the legacies he left - and an outline begins to form of what the Waratahs...

Student graduates from Uni to Tahs

Georgina Robinson OLLIE ATKINS could be forgiven for thinking he drew the short straw as he sat clutching his cheek in the emergency room at Concord Hospital while his Sydney University teammates celebrated victory in...

Greg Mumm won't be back at Waratahs

Georgina Robinson Change is well and truly under way at the Waratahs, with head coach Michael Cheika acting fast to announce the departure of coaching co-ordinator Greg Mumm.

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.

Frustrated Foley refuses to write off wretched season just yet

Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley might have watched his season slip well and truly through his fingers in Cape Town on Saturday night, but he won't tell you that.

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.

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Gaffney blames injuries and inexperience for Tahs failings, not Foley

Georgina Robinson VETERAN Waratahs assistant coach Alan Gaffney says the dogs should be called off his senior colleague Michael Foley and the blame placed elsewhere for the team's woeful performance this season.

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'Nothing to lose' Waratahs pick new halves

Georgina Robinson Adam Ashley-Cooper captured it all in a few words after the NSW Waratahs finished training yesterday, ''We've got nothing to lose''.

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Hart attack: Waratahs select rookie halfback

Georgina Robinson Waratahs rookies Grayson Hart and Bernard Foley will partner in the halves in a shock selection for the Brumbies game this weekend.

Rugby

Tahs are half a chance after switch

Georgina Robinson The Waratahs are hoping their selection gamble on Grayson Hart and Bernard Foley gives them the power of the unknown over the Brumbies in Sydney tomorrow night.

Mystery men: Foley, Hart offer threat of the unknown

Georgina Robinson THE Waratahs are hoping their gamble on Grayson Hart and Bernard Foley gives them the power of the unknown over the Brumbies in Sydney tomorrow night.

Kepu ruled out of Brumbies clash

Georgina Robinson The Waratahs' hopes of a late-season revival have been dealt a body blow with news Sekope Kepu has been ruled out of the Brumbies clash in Sydney tomorrow night.

Waratahs mix and match in search of winning formula

Georgina Robinson ADAM ASHLEY-COOPER captured it all in a few words after Waratahs training yesterday: ''We've got nothing to lose.''

Rugby

Palu out of Waratahs team for Reds clash

Georgina Robinson Hardman Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of the Waratahs final round clash against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Tahs rejig pack after hurt Palu ruled out

Georgina Robinson AN INJURY to Waratahs No.8 Wycliff Palu has forced a back-row reshuffle for the side's final-round clash with the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Foley wants Tonga trial to give injury-hit Tahs taste of unexpected as opener looms

Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley is hoping an unpredictable Tongan side gives his injury-depleted squad plenty to think about in its final trial at the SFS tonight.

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...

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Foley happy to take the Sevens sidestep onto a bigger stage

Georgina Robinson FORMER Australian Sevens captain Bernard Foley learnt a lot about composure in his two years playing the ''frantic'' shortened rugby format.

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Force journeyman blitzes home state

Georgina Robinson THE most unlikely of players in the most unlikely of teams handed the Waratahs a devastating upset loss to give NSW their worst start to a Super Rugby season since 1998.