Follow @RedefinedRugby Fresh from springing the biggest surprise of Round 1, the Melbourne Rebels host the champion Waratahs on Friday. The form book told you two things would happen on the opening weekend; the Rebels would lose in Christchurch, and the Waratahs would get their title defence off to the perfect start
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Benji Marshall makes little impact as NSW Waratahs hammer Blues in trial match
Follow @RedefinedRugby NSW Waratahs 33 - 12 Blues Marshall's Blues were no match for an impressive Waratahs outfit. All eyes were on Benji Marshall in his first Sydney outing since quitting the NRL, but the former Wests Tigers star was outshone by an unheralded league convert in the Waratahs' 33-12 Super Rugby trial
Foley steps down as Waratahs coach
July 31, 2012 Michael Foley has handed in his resignation as Waratahs coach, the Super Rugby club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Widespread reports in the Australian press claim Foley will now take over the helm at the Western Force next season. Foley's decision to stand down comes just 24 hours after NSW
Not half bad: constant pest Pretorius could be the answer to all his new team’s prayers
Greg Growden February 18, 2012 Arrogant, pushy, smart ... Pretorious. Photo: Steve Christo THE Waratahs haven't always been smart in the recruitment ranks, but they look as if they have secured a good one in South African halfback Sarel Pretorius. The former Cheetah was a standout in the opening 50 minutes of
Barnes leads Waratahs to smash Tonga 52-0
Sat Feb 18 2012 AAP Berrick Barnes' early departure from Friday night's trial demolition of Tonga appeared precautionary, but the Waratahs will still be holding their breath ahead of next week's Super Rugby opener against Queensland. The NSW star playmaker was only down to play 40 minutes at the Sydney Football Stadium, but