Waratahs, Highlanders and Suaalii

Waratahs vs Highlanders takes: Suaalii lived up to hype, ex-7s star shines
The NSW Waratahs have started their new era under coach Dan McKellar with an unforgettable 37-36 win over the Highlanders.
Rugby-Suaalii a winner in Super Rugby debut as Waratahs edge Highlanders in thriller
Joseph Suaalii ended up a winner in his Super Rugby Pacific debut as hooker Siosifa Amone's last-second try gave the New South Wales Waratahs a 37-36 victory over the Otago Highlanders in their season-opener on Friday.
Amen, Amone! Debutant prop outshines Suaalii as Waratahs snatch late win
They came to see code-hopper Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii soar, but Waratahs fans left Allianz Stadium cheering another, far more unlikely, name.
Suaalii’s debut another stunner as Waratahs pip Highlanders
If Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s international debut was spectacular, his Super Rugby sequel for the Waratahs was just as thrilling.
Rugby-Suaalii to debut for Waratahs at fullback in Super Rugby opener
Joseph Suaalii will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut at fullback on Friday after being named in the New South Waratahs side for their season-opening clash against the Otago Highlanders at Sydney Football Stadium.
Waratahs given Suaalii directive ahead of star's debut
The NSW Waratahs are under express instructions to feed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii the ball in the superstar's much-anticipated Super Rugby debut.
Joseph Suaalii turns heads in Super Rugby debut as Waratahs win ‘unreal’ thriller
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was the main attraction but it was Siosifa Amone who got the Waratahs over the line on Friday night as they claimed a thrilling, last-gasp 37-36 win over the Highlanders.
Super Rugby Pacific: Waratahs pip Highlanders in thriller
The Waratahs have overcome the Highlanders 37-36 in a thrilling encounter in Sydney, in a game that featured nine lead changes.
Joseph Suaalii on fire in Super Rugby debut for Waratahs
Waratahs reclaim the lead for the Waratahs. He's the threat of Su Alihi. Any little bit of space, he's powerful, he's quick, great presence of mind too, to work on the ground and get that ball back.
Super Rugby tougher than international game, says Suaalii after Waratahs debut
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii made his Waratahs debut against the Highlanders and was surprised at the intensity and pace of the game.
Joseph Sua'ali'i shines in Super Rugby debut as Waratahs edge Highlanders
Expectations for Joseph Sua'ali'i are sky-high, but Australian rugby union's newest star keeps delivering. After an impressive stint with the Wallabies at the back end of 2024, the former NRL player shined in his Super Rugby debut on Friday evening.
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‘Lazy’ moments fail to derail McKellar’s Waratahs as coach soaks in win
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar’s Apple Watch was still showing a heart rate of 130 well after the game as he took in a thrilling one-point win.
Suaalii to debut for Waratahs at fullback in Super Rugby opener
Joseph Suaalii will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut at fullback on Friday after being named in the New South Waratahs side ...
'Young superstars' strike for Waratahs
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ignites the Waratahs with a dancing run - and Max Jorgensen then finds enough space to plant the ball down in the left corner.
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Five things we learnt from NSW Waratahs v Highlanders
You would’ve got 1000-1 odds that Siosifa Amone would be the try-scoring hero for the Waratahs but the prop was just that.