The Sydney Morning Herald logo

Waratahs

Advertisement
Brumbies players celebrate a winning try by Charlie Cale against the Blues.

‘I hold no grudge’: Why Australian rugby’s newest rock star had to leave Sydney to get a gig

Finally free of injury, athletic Brumbies back-rower Charlie Cale is setting Super Rugby alight in 2026. On Friday, he’ll take on the team that didn’t want him, the Waratahs.

  • Iain Payten

Latest

Dan McKellar has urged caution with in-form Brumbies playmaker Declan Meredith

‘When are we going to learn?’ McKellar fears Wallabies hype could derail Brumbies bolter

Little-known Declan Meredith is in form and being talked up as a Wallabies prospect. But ahead of the Brumbies-Waratahs showdown, both coaches want to pump the brakes.

  • Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
Jack Debreczeni of the Waratahs juggles the ball.

The Waratahs’ season is hanging by a thread. One alarming statistic may explain why

Since starting strongly with a big win over Queensland, the Waratahs have taken a major nosedive in a crucial area of the game.

  • Iain Payten
Waratahs Lawson Creighton and Angus Blyth hold their heads. How long will fickle Sydney rugby fans back the team?

Super Rugby has become unequal and predictable. Is this sustainable?

In a troubling sign, the current top six teams have dominated the competition and the finals for the past four years.

  • Paul Cully
Sid Harvey

The Waratahs had the Blues beat. Then they beat themselves

By my count, there were ten times the Waratahs should have scored, only to blow their chance in ever more inventive ways.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Waratahs

Waratahs waste first-half dominance to lose 12th in a row against Blues

The Waratahs blew a 20-8 lead to collapse in the second half, suffering a third straight loss as unforced errors cost them dearly.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Advertisement
Waratahs winger Triston Reilly dives for the corner. The try was later disallowed by the TMO.

Super Rugby admits Waratahs’ disallowed try against Reds should have stood

Triston Reilly’s stunning 74th-minute try would have put the Waratahs in front. But it was ruled out by the TMO, and Queensland went on to snatch victory.

  • Tom Decent and Jonathan Drennan
Carter Gordon.

Individual brilliance stumps Waratahs, but would delight Wallabies coach

The Waratahs showed vast improvement on their terrible effort against the Hurricanes – and it still wasn’t enough against the Reds.

  • Paul Cully
Carter Gordon of the Reds scores the match-sealing try.

McKellar questions no-try ruling after Gordon seals thrilling wins for Reds

The Waratahs’ drought in Brisbane has continued after the Reds scored a handful of tries late to beat their rivals.

  • Iain Payten and Nick Wright
Max Jorgensen

Attn Waratahs: Rugby is a team game. So all 14 of you, just give the ball to Jorgo...

Desperate measures are needed after NSW’s thrashing by the Hurricanes last weekend. I humbly offer my coaching talents to assist Dan McKellar and Co.

  • Peter FitzSimons