Waratahs
Switching to sevens would be painful. That’s why Hooper is considering it.
Ahead of his last Waratahs game in Sydney, Michael Hooper has reflected on his career with NSW - and weighed up what comes next.
- by Iain Payten
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Australian rugby
Super Rugby gap between NZ and Australia is only widening
Australian teams’ record against their New Zealand counterparts has gone backwards this year while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck may have played his last game in the competition.
- by Paul Cully
Knee injury ends Jorgensen’s Super Rugby season, threatens World Cup dream
Teenager Max Jorgensen was in contention for a spot in Eddie Jones’ Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup. But a nasty accident in NSW’s loss to the Crusaders has thrown that in doubt.
- by Iain Payten
Crusaders 42 Waratahs 18
Match report
Waratahs’ winning run comes to crashing halt against ruthless Crusaders
The 11-time Super Rugby champions piled on six tries to three in a bonus-point blowout at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.
- by Darren Walton
Why the Waratahs have more than a sniff against Crusaders
Even an unexpected victory may not affect their eventual position on the Super Rugby table, but only a fool would say there’s nothing at stake in Christchurch.
- by Paul Cully
‘It’s untenable’: Moore Park tenants flag concerns over concert cap removal
The Roosters, Swans, Waratahs and Sydney FC are fearful of what up to 20 concerts a year could mean for their tenancies at Allianz Stadium and the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
Waratahs opt against resting players as demons of 96-19 Crusaders defeat linger
Michael Hooper aside, Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has named a strong side to travel to Christchurch, mindful of the record defeat suffered by an under-strength NSW side 21 years ago.
- by Tom Decent
Tahs to maintain strength for Crusaders clash, Wallabies prop ruled out of World Cup
The Waratahs will make only a handful of changes for the trip to Christchurch, while Tom Robertson will miss the rest of the year with a serious knee injury.
- by Iain Payten
Waratahs prepare Sydney farewell for Hooper as Olympics loom on horizon
Michael Hooper is set to play his last game for NSW at home next week. But the veteran’s future is still to be decided, with a sevens swansong in Paris a live option.
- by Iain Payten
Be bold: Inside the Waratahs’ plan to snap 19-year Christchurch hoodoo
NSW fullback Max Jorgensen wasn’t even born the last time the Waratahs left Christchurch with something to smile about.
- by Tom Decent
‘A bit cooked’: Finals-bound Waratahs consider resting players against Crusaders
Having guaranteed a top-eight finish with a fourth consecutive victory on Saturday, the Waratahs are looking to freshen up ahead of the Super Rugby quarter-finals.
- by Iain Payten