Hooper shoots down doubters ahead of Rebels clash

Amid suggestions the Waratahs are soft or bereft of passion for the NSW jersey, their captain Michael Hooper felt the need to tackle the issue upfront.

Latu hooks in as Tahs battle to wrest back control

Tolu Latu admits he misses the guidance of veteran former teammate Tatafu Polota-Nau but is enjoying life out of the shadow of the Wallabies hooker.

No 'panic stations' for Waratahs despite Kiwi threat on horizon

The Waratahs have weathered an early-season slump before but have limited time and more injury woes to overcome before facing their first New Zealand rival of the season.

Global season win means it's over to you, Bill

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The global season is a long-term gift to Australian rugby, but only if the ARU gets its short-term right. Bill Pulver, it's over to you.

A big win for Australia amid Super Rugby crisis

If there was a week the Australian Rugby Union needed some good news – some non-fake news, even – it was this week. It came late but it came nevertheless, and it has the potential to make a big impact to rugby's bottom line in Australia.

Not so Super: Blow up 18 team model and start over, says consultant

Super Rugby should never have gone ahead and needs to be blown up and rebuilt - on Australia's terms - according to the veteran sports media consultant who designed the Super Netball concept and twice warned the Australian Rugby Union it was jeopardising its very existence by going down the 18-team path with South Africa and New Zealand.

Folau given four more games to prove worth at No.13

Israel Folau is on a countdown to prove worth at No.13, while Waratahs prepare to welcome back big names for derby clash with Brumbies.

Carroll gets nod as new Olympics boss

Long-time senior rugby administrator Matt Carroll will take over the reins of the Australian Olympic Committee, replacing Fiona de Jong.

Australian Super Rugby team in the firing line as SANZAAR delay announcement

​Super Rugby will change next year and an Australian team could be in the firing line after it emerged New Zealand argued strongly for a reduction to a 15-team competition.