One of Australia’s first choice hookers and a favourite with NSW fans, Tatafu Polota-Nau will pull on the light blue of Parramatta for the first time in nearly three years this Saturday when the Western Sydney side take on Randwick in the ABC game of the week. Spectators at Manly Oval also look set for a treat, thanks to the expected appearance of fellow NSW hardman, Wycliff Palu, who is set to make an impact from the Manly bench as he too bids to bag some bye week game time.

It was a scintillating seven-try match but the HSBC Waratahs will leave Wellington disappointed tonight, after a sensational second-half home side performance, led by Hurricanes wing Julian Savea, put the game out of reach and prevented NSW from picking up two well-deserved bonus points

The heart of Australian Rugby is beating strongly with the Sydney Junior Rugby Union competitions kicking off this weekend across the city.

Next Saturday, the world’s most famous surfer Kelly Slater will join HSBC Waratahs rugby stars on Manly beach for a celebrity surfing competition.

The Penrith Rugby Club kicked off their season with a bang, hosting a skills and drills clinic for local junior village clubs along with a gala jersey presentation that included NSW Rugby Union president Nick Farr-Jones.
 

Sekope Kepu makes a return to the starting team this Saturday when the HSBC Waratahs travel to Wellington to take on the Hurricanes this Saturday.

 The Shute Shield, Sydney’s Premier Rugby competition kicks off this Saturday (April 6).  With HSBC Waratahs head coach Michael Cheika yesterday declaring his intent to use the tournament as a feeder for future NSW talent and the ABC confirming its continued live coverage, there’s plenty to whet the appetite in Round 1 as Sydney’s 12 premiership sides vie for early season supremacy.

While the Australian Women’s Sevens team were away on the world stage in China playing in the third leg of the IRB Women’s Sevens Series, the next generation of Women’s Sevens stars had the chance to shine on their own big stage. Sydney’s Allianz Stadium hosted the HSBC Waratahs vs. Emirates Western Force game at the weekend with this half-time exhibition game.

In this episode, Dave looks ahead to the team’s first game on foreign shores and previews the return of the club rugby, as the Shute Shield kicks off this weekend.

As the 2013 Sydney Premiership prepares to kick off in just four days’ time, HSBC Waratahs Head Coach Michael Cheika has hailed the Shute Shield as critical to developing the state’s Super Rugby players of the future.  

 A try to Adam Ashley-Cooper in his 100^th Super Rugby game and six penalty goals from scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin saw the HSBC Waratahs overcome an abrasive Western Force outfit at Allianz Stadium this afternoon.

To celebrate their 100th Super Rugby caps, we’re giving away specially made Adam Ashley-Cooper and Benn Robinson masks free to fans attending this Sunday afternoon’s game. Find out how you can collect yours...

In this episode, Dave says the players will need all the resolve they showed last week to prevent former team-mates spoiling the party on Sunday.

Gordon Rugby has signed a new major sponsorship deal with The Sydney Adventist Hospital (affectionately known as ‘the San’).