Rugby Union

Waratahs

Pulver won't rule out cutting Super teams

On the fence: Bill Pulver is unwilling to guarantee the number of Australian sides in Super Rugby next year.

The future of Australia's professional rugby landscape is clouded with uncertainty after ARU boss Bill Pulver admitted he was not sure how many Australian Super Rugby teams would exist beyond next season.

Waratahs pull out of Hayne running

Scepticism: ARU figures were unsure if Jarryd Hayne was serious about the 15-man code.

The tortuous football journey of code-hopping super star Jarryd Hayne has taken yet another turn with the NSW Waratahs sensationally confirming they would not offer him a contract in 2017.

ARU should not fall into Hayne trap

Better without? The stats say the Parramatta Eels aren't too bad without Jarryd Hayne.

Jarryd Hayne's worth is his reputation, but what is that value in a game he has never played? We can all see he is shopping himself around. Surely ARU boss Bill Pulver can't fall into the trap of being a pawn in the negotiations.

Tilse and Carraro leave Waratahs

Exit: Jeremy Tilse

The departures from the NSW Waratahs have continued with prop Jeremy Tilse and back Matt Carraro the latest players opting to leave the Super Rugby franchise.

Polota-Nau backs up in Shute Shield

Polota-Nau turns out for the Two Blues 20 hours after Waratahs duties in Eden Park.

Less than 20 hours after playing in what could be his last match for the Waratahs, the international hooker made a shock appearance for Parramatta against Sydney Uni.