Waratahs

Cheika Pushed for Waratahs Job as Schmidt Rejects Offer

With Joe Schmidt having rejected the NSW Waratahs, Michael Cheika -- the club's 2014 title-winning coach, now in the NRL -- has emerged as the front-runner to take over for 2027.

Rugby Union · 7/28/2026

Waratahs Deny Fiji Fairytale to Seal Super W Three-Peat

The Waratahs completed a Super W three-peat with a 34-17 win over minor premiers Fijian Drua in the first grand final held in Fiji, extending their record to seven titles.

Rugby Union · 7/25/2026

Drua Back Themselves as Fiji Hosts First Super W Grand Final

The Fijian Drua host the NSW Waratahs in Fiji's first Super Rugby Women's Grand Final on Saturday, with coach Mike Legge insisting his side no longer fear the champions they lost to in round one.

Rugby Union · 7/22/2026

Canham Stakes Claim as Kiss Readies First Wallabies Squad

New Wallabies coach Les Kiss names his first squad on Thursday, with hat-trick lock Josh Canham the breakout of the July window and Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson pushing for a maiden call-up.

Rugby Union · 7/22/2026

McKellar Exit Still Doesn't Add Up as Waratahs Hunt Coach No.4

Dan McKellar resigned from the NSW Waratahs on 29 June citing personal reasons, with a year left on his deal. Three weeks on there is no successor, and his own words from 1 June sit awkwardly against the official account.

Rugby Union · 7/21/2026

McKellar Digs In at Waratahs After a Season of Near-Misses

Dan McKellar says he wants to stay as Waratahs coach despite a finals miss, telling reporters he will be back at his desk on Monday to plan for next season.

Rugby Union · 6/3/2026

Jake Gordon Achilles Blow Throws Wallabies Halfback Race Open

A suspected Achilles rupture for Waratahs scrum-half Jake Gordon has thrown the Wallabies' No. 9 picture into disarray on the eve of the Test season, leaving Joe Schmidt with a thin pool of capped halfbacks and some big calls to make.

Rugby Union · 6/1/2026

'I Don't Think It's Fair': McKellar Defends Suaalii at Outside Centre

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii belongs at outside centre, but ex-Wallabies Morgan Turinui, Matt Dunning and Michael Hooper say the No. 13 jersey is smothering his strike-runner game.

Rugby Union · 5/24/2026

'Tomorrow Night Is Do or Die': Max Jorgensen Sets Up Waratahs-Brumbies Showdown at Allianz

Waratahs fullback Max Jorgensen says Friday night's Australian derby against the Brumbies at Allianz is do-or-die for both teams, leans on Dan McKellar's intimate knowledge of his old side, and tips the Tahs to repeat their round seven Canberra upset.

Rugby Union · 5/22/2026

'They Backed Themselves': Wildkard on Force Beating Reds and the Waratahs' Lifeline

Wildkard's Round 14 review breaks down how the Western Force ground out a second win over Queensland this season — and why the Reds' wobble has kept the Waratahs' top-six hopes alive with two rounds to play.

Rugby Union · 5/17/2026