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Super Rugby Preview: Blues

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues The Blues head into Super Rugby 2017 after finishing bottom of the New Zealand Super Rugby conference in 2016. Coached by All Black legend Tana Umaga, The Blues, will be hoping that Sonny Bill...

Young rugby Tahs to benefit from hot test

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

NSW Waratahs captain Michael Hooper is convinced his team’s young guns will reap the benefits of a torrid initiation to top-flight rugby. The Waratahs trailed by 22 points in both halves of Thursday...

Last-gasp Highlanders edge Waratahs

9 years ago by Rugby 365

PRE-SEASON REPORT: A last-gasp penalty helped the Highlanders beat the Waratahs 50-47 in a thrilling pre-season encounter in Brookvale on Thursday.

Foley, Folau take up leadership roles

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wallabies game breakers Bernard Foley and Israel Folau will take ownership of a youthful Waratahs backline in the coming Super Rugby season. Several of the young guns will be unveiled in Thursday’s...

Familiar Waratahs faces return for Highlanders game at Brookvale Oval

9 years ago by Waratahs Official

In the final pre-season game ahead of the Vovdafone Super Rugby season, Head Coach Daryl Gibson has named a more experienced Waratahs line up to take on the Highlanders.More...

Highlanders, Tahs bring in familiar faces

9 years ago by Rugby 365

PRE-SEASON PREVIEW: Highlanders head coach Tony Brown has named a strong starting XV against NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

New Sir Henry Braddon Cup on offer for Waratahs vs Highlanders Trial

9 years ago by Waratahs Official

Rugby Union legend Sir Henry Braddon will be honoured on Thursday night at the final pre-season game at Brookvale Oval when the Waratahs take on the Highlanders.More...

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen loses battle to Motor Neuron Disease   The J9 foundation, the charity founded Joost van der Westhuizen, has formally confirmed the passing of...

Smith commits to playing rugby for New Zealand

9 years ago by Super Rugby

All Blacks and Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has committed his playing future to New Zealand rugby and the Highlanders until 2020. The All Blacks Vice-Captain Smith has inked a major deal with New Zealand...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Favaro set to leave Glasgow   Glasgow flanker Simone Favaro is set to leave the PRO12 club at the end of the season after they decided not to offer him a new contract.   "It was an imposed...