Waratahs

SA-born prop makes Super Rugby history

South African-born prop Ruan Smith, a product of Paarl Gimnasium, set a Super Rugby record when he jogged on for the Waratahs.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jordan Petaia of the Reds celebrates a try during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds at Leichhardt Oval on February 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Highlights: Reds pip Waratahs in torrential rain

The Reds once again overcame slippery conditions in Super Rugby Pacific to edge the Waratahs in a tight tussle in Sydney.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Izaia Perese of the Waratahs is tackled during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Highlights: Waratahs claim first victory since 2020

The Waratahs ended their 13-match losing streak with a bonus-point victory over tournament newcomers, the Fijian Drua, in Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific opener.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jake Gordon of the Waratahs makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Waratahs too strong for Super Rugby debutants Drua

The Waratahs used the power of their pack to give the Fijian Drua a tough welcome to Super Rugby Pacific in a heated 2022 season opener in Sydney on Friday.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Players of Fijian Drua perform a warm cry during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Watch: Fijian Drua unveil Bole war dance

The Fijian Drua performed their traditional war dance, the Bole, before the kick-off of the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific match against the Waratahs on Friday.

Beale to trade Racing for Waratahs

Wallabies star Kurtley Beale is to leave French Top 14 side Racing 92 and return home to Australia.

Ex-Blitzbok succeeds Wessels as Rebels boss

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that former Springbok Sevens player Kevin Foote has been elevated to permanent head coach for 2022 and beyond.

Highlanders whack woeful Waratahs

The Highlanders ran in nine tries to claim a record-breaking 59-23 bonus-point win over the Waratahs in Dunedin on Saturday.

Race Cheetahs to Australia’s rescue

Reduced to a punching bag for New Zealand rugby, Australia need only seize the opportunity to engage South Africa in a mutually beneficial rugby competition, writes ZELIM NEL.