Horwitz: The youngster who said no to Folau
Waratahs match-winner David Horwitz says he is one relieved man after backing himself to dive over and score a potentially season-defining try with seconds remaining against the Rebels in Melbourne.
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Tom Decent
Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
Foley rusty but believes Waratahs showed spirit
Bernard Foley concedes he was somewhat rusty in his first Waratahs game of the year but he and coach Daryl Gibson agree NSW showed tremendous character with their "backs against the wall" to scrape by and beat the Melbourne Rebels in their own backyard.
Waratahs get out of jail with stunning comeback against Rebels
The NSW Waratahs have averted a major crisis and got themselves well and truly out of jail, coming from 19 points behind at half-time to prevail 32-25 thanks to a David Horwitz try with 35 seconds remaining.
Foley returns for Waratahs ... and stats show they need him
Waratahs five-eighth Bernard Foley admits he thought about his long-term health while recovering from a concussion, but says he is 100 per cent ready to steer NSW around the park on Friday against the Rebels.
Folau back at fullback as one player keeps starting position in Tahs back line
Daryl Gibson says the time has come to blow up the Waratahs back line, with Israel Folau shifting to fullback and Nick Phipps dropped to the bench in what he admits is the biggest wielding of the axe in his time as NSW head coach.
Waratahs hint at changes for 'must-win' clash
Waratahs assistant coach Nathan Grey has foreshadowed a number of changes to the NSW side to face the Melbourne Rebels on Friday but the exact make-up of the team ahead of a "must-win game" might not be known until right before kick-off.
All Blacks security consultant Adrian Gard pleads not guilty
A security consultant who was charged after a listening device was found in the All Blacks' Sydney hotel room in August has pleaded not guilty.
Gibson takes responsibility for Tahs' horror start to season
Daryl Gibson has accepted responsibility for another Waratahs loss to the Brumbies and says it is up to him to drag the team out of the hole following their worst start to a Super Rugby season.
Dempsey ruled out for up to 12 weeks, Kepu in doubt for Rebels clash
Michael Wells has emerged as the frontrunner to take Jack Dempsey's place in the Waratahs back row after the club confirmed the 22-year-old would be ruled out for up to 12 weeks with a foot injury he sustained against the Brumbies.
Daryl Gibson concedes Waratahs are in a hole after Brumbies loss
Daryl Gibson has admitted the Waratahs are in a "real hole" following their loss to the Brumbies and third consecutive defeat of the Super Rugby season.
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