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Damian McKenzie in action for the Chiefs.

McReight’s heroics in vain as Kiss’ tenure ends valiantly at the Chiefs’ hands

Les Kiss’ time at the Reds is over, but the signs his outfit showed in their defeat to the Chiefs offers hope the Wallabies can become a juggernaut again. 

  • Nick Wright

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Connor Watson will join the Dragons and Hunters.

‘Get to do things you can’t in Bondi’: Watson on his unique NRL journey

On the same day that the Chiefs announced the signing of St Helens forward Matty Lees, Connor Watson was explaining his two career-changing decisions.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Jack Bowen scores during the Waratahs’ last game in the 2024 season.

Better late than never: Bowen ready to take his shot with third start in four seasons

Easts playmaker Jack Bowen has been given a chance to start for the Waratahs in the high-pressured No.10 jersey.

  • Iain Payten
Chiefs general manager Michael Chammas, Tigers captain Jarome Luai and Chiefs chief executive Lorna McPherson after Luai signs with the PNG Chiefs.

PNG’s tax breaks make a mockery of the salary cap. And you’re paying for it

Blanket tax exemptions for PNG Chiefs players are unfair and defeat the purpose of the NRL’s salary cap. Similar arrangements abroad have provoked major backlash.

  • Darren Kane
Josh Lord of the Chiefs attempts to break away at Suncorp Stadium.

TMO controversy sours Reds’ defeat, but McReight calls for player ‘ownership’

Queensland Reds skipper Fraser McReight has refused to condemn a controversial no try ruling as the reason for his side’s 31-21 defeat to the Chiefs.

  • Nick Wright
Parramatta coach Jason Ryles.

Jason Ryles says fans had every right to boo the Eels last weekend. This is why it won’t happen again

The Parramatta coach expects his team to be stung by what happened against the Titans and show much more fight against the Bulldogs on Sunday, despite missing a third of their team to injuries.

  • Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
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The Waratahs have lost their 11th game in a row in New Zealand

Chiefs expose Waratahs’ flaws in harsh Hamilton defeat

The Waratahs have lost 42-14 to the Chiefs in Hamilton, their 11th defeat in the row in New Zealand.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Jack Debreczeni on the attack for the Waratahs against the Blues.

The loving advice that could see Waratahs No.10 delay retirement – again

Rugby journeyman Jack Debreczeni has delayed hanging up his well-worn boots to go around again for one final year with NSW. Only it may not be a final year.

  • Iain Payten
Sid Harvey on the charge against the Blues.

Waratahs lock away Sid the Kid as Lomax debut confirmed

After a handful of eye-catching games in his debut season, the Tahs have extended the contract of a star 20-year-old.

  • Iain Payten
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Andy Muirhead of the Brumbies is tackled during the round seven Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs at GIO Stadium, on March 27, 2026, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

How an NRL side and UK heavyweights helped shape a ‘non-negotiable’ Tahs defence

The Waratahs snapped an eight-year losing streak in Canberra through their unrelenting defensive pressure. It was the product of a summer of sweat – and study.

  • Iain Payten