Carter form not enough to book spot as Barnes nears full fitness

Georgina Robinson TOM CARTER'S dramatically improved form might not be enough to guarantee him a starting spot at inside-centre if Berrick Barnes is cleared to make his playing return against the Highlanders this week.

Third time lucky: Barnes' storming session leaves Carter on outer

Greg Growden The Waratahs have named Berrick Barnes at inside-centre for Saturday's clash against the Highlanders, forcing last week's two-try hero, Tom Carter, to the bench.

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Foley makes one change to starting side as Sitaleki Timani returns

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Foley has made one change to the starting line-up for Saturday night's clash against the Western Force at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Worried Waratahs get boost in Barnes

Greg Growden BERRICK BARNES will at last appear in the Waratahs No.10 jersey, Tom Carter is in contention for a midfield spot and a new captain is in the offing as the Waratahs try to salvage their season by...

Waratahs name new halves pairing for Sharks clash

Ben Horne The NSW Waratahs have named a new-look halves pairing for their must-win Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby Union

Banned Rebel in the clear

Rugby Union A SANZAR appeals committee has overturned Adam Byrnes' 10-week suspension.

Palu to provide Tahs' gristle against Sharks

Georgina Robinson THE Waratahs are relying on the return of hard man Wycliff Palu to boost the performance of their lacklustre pack when they meet the Sharks tomorrow.

Adam Byrnes's gouge ban overturned

Melbourne Rebels lock Adam Byrnes' 10-week suspension from Super Rugby has been over-turned by a SANZAR appeals committee.

Waratahs v Sharks

Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 3.35pm (AEDT)

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Swift Sharks will meet Waratahs side ready to run, not hide

Georgina Robinson THE Waratahs controversial kicking game must stay in lockdown against the Sharks this afternoon if they are to turn their season around.

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Redemption for Carter as Tahs demolish Rebels

Georgina Robinson THIS IS as close as it gets to redemption for Waratahs centre Tom Carter. The first two tries in his team's bonus point win over the Rebels all but erased his sins from round one, when the...

Live blog: Melbourne Rebels v NSW Waratahs

Stephen Samuelson Welcome to live coverage of tonight's clash between the Melbourne Rebels and NSW Waratahs. Stephen Samuelson, editor of RugbyHeaven is in the chair.

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Live: Highlanders v NSW Waratahs

Stephen Samuelson The Highlanders dominate the match statistics but just scrape the win against a spirited Waratahs team. One of the toughest encounters of the season.

Live: NSW Waratahs v Sharks

Stephen Samuelson The NSW Waratahs host the Sharks on a sunny afternoon in Sydney.

Tahs keep their season alive with late Kingston try

NSW CAPTAIN Benn Robinson said his side's thrilling come-from-behind 34-30 victory over the Sharks yesterday proves the Waratahs are still alive and kicking this season.

Rugby

No jeers, just relief for Foley this week

Georgina Robinson IT WAS the first time this season that it all came together. The hard-hitting forward pack, the potentially sweeping brilliance of the backs, the bench stacked with wrecking balls ready to be...

Waratahs get last laugh as victory comes knocking

Greg Growden Whenever the Waratahs fall apart, half of Sydney become stand-up comics - special subject: rugby put-down lines aimed at lampooning those at Moore Park. It's been going on for years.

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John Eales

Tahs have the attitude, now for the excellence

John Eales The Liberal National Party challenger for the seat of Nicklin in the Queensland state election had to effect a 16.

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McKibbin stays at halfback for Tahs

AAP Goal-kicking halfback Brendan McKibbin has kept star import Sarel Pretorious on the bench for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs on Saturday.