Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
A Highlanders penalty goal after the siren has sunk a valiant Waratahs outfit that came back from 22 points down before falling at the final hurdle in their final pre-season trial before the Super Rugby season kicks off.
Bernard Foley wants the Waratahs backline to channel their inner Tom Brady by remaining composed at all times when they tackle the Highlanders on Thursday.
A stellar NRC campaign earns young NSW Waratahs halfback a trial match starting spot against the Highlanders.
Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles says he is encouraged by the look of former NRL star Karmichael Hunt in the Super Rugby side's preseason.
This time last year, Waratahs second-rower Will Skelton was unfit, over his usual playing weight and in his own words "not in a good place".
The Wallaroos will not be paid to represent Australia at the Women's Rugby World Cup in August, but things are looking bright, with a fundraising campaign and another jersey sponsor set to give the team every chance of success.
Michael Wells has emerged as the frontrunner to wear the Waratahs No.8 jersey in round one of Super Rugby after it was revealed Jed Holloway has a hamstring injury.
As debate continues over the possibility of staging rugby's version of State of Origin, three coaches of Australian Super Rugby franchises say a lack of local derbies is hurting the game more than anything else.
Israel Folau will once again start at outside-centre for the Waratahs but unlike last year will defend at No.13 instead of fullback, according to coach Daryl Gibson.
Israel Folau says the inaugural Brisbane Global Tens event was a great learning experience for the Waratahs despite their inability to progress from their pool.
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