Follow live as the Waratahs look to snap Australia's long losing streak against Kiwi sides

The Waratahs have poached a potential All Black from under the nose of New Zealand rugby.

Tonight's victory over the Waratahs would have been particularly pleasing for the Chiefs.

The Highlanders eased away over the second half to a 44-28 victory.

No surprise the Blues won in Sydney, but it was a little shocking how easily they did it.

All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and the Waratahs.

The Waratahs are targeting their match against the Blues.

All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Waratahs.

Poor Waratahs tactics combined with a below-par skills contributed to demise to Crusaders.

The Brumbies have sent a powerful message to the ARU with a 28-12 Super Rugby triumph over the NSW Waratahs.

The Waratahs will return home from South Africa empty-handed for the first time in Super Rugby history.

Live updates of the Super Rugby opening round clash between the Waratahs and the Force.

The Waratahs reportedly will not table a Super Rugby offer for code-hopping NRL star Jarryd Hayne. According to foxsports.com.au

The Blues ended their Super Rugby season by all but ending the Waratahs’ finals hopes with a 34-28 win at Eden Park. Warriors captain Ryan Hoffman has slammed some of his peers as rugby league continues to be embroiled in off-field indiscretions. Valerie Adams has thrown over 20 metres for the first time since 2014 in winning the Diamond League shot put in Monaco.

All the action from the clash between the Blues and the Waratahs from Eden Park.

The Blues season is over just as it is starting to get interesting. Their victory over the Waratahs tonight was their eighth and one of their best this year.

The Hurricanes hit the cauldron of Allianz Stadium in Sydney tonight knowing their playoffs ticket can be booked with a victory over the fired-up Waratahs.

The Waratahs had little response to a Crusaders team determined to right the wrongs of their loss in Dunedin.

The Waratahs, completely outplayed in the first half against the Highlanders, gave the defending champions a big scare.

Live updates of the opening round Super Rugby clash between the Waratahs and Reds in Sydney.

When defeat cuts the gizzard out of Australian sport they move quickly to another topic.

When Highlanders co-captain Nasi Manu wants to relax he strums his ukulele. His choice of song will vary but he might roll out something from the Lion King movie.

Australia has two sides playing in the Super Rugby semifinals and they're stacked with Wallabies showing steady improvements in Australian rugby, writes Justin Marshall.