The Melbourne Rebels have recorded their first victory over the HSBC Waratahs, turning in a superior defensive performance to edge a closely-fought Melbourne contest.

Passionate NSW countryman Tom Carter says he is honoured to be included in the 43-man combined rugby squad to play The British & Irish Lions on Wednesday June 12, at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle.

Matt Lucas will be starting in the HSBC Waratahs game this Friday evening against the Rebels.

Parramatta General Manager Michael Bell believes the Two Blues can bag a win against Warringah for the third year running when these two sides meet this weekend.

This week Dave reflects on a hard fought win against the Brumbies and events that supersede the rugby field.

HSBC Waratahs Head Coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to the starting XV to play the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday.

The HSBC Waratahs Junior Club Blitz continues this week with two more visits tonight, taking the total of Sydney Junior Clubs to receive a visit from HSBC Waratahs players to 18 in the last two weeks.

Yesterday saw the completion of the second of four Tahs Junior Clinics, with NSW players Brendan McKibbin, Paddy Ryan, Ollie Atkins, Tom Kingston, Michael Hodge, Cam Crawford, Matt Lucas and Grayson Hart joining over 300 youngsters at Easts Rugby Club.

 A man-of-the-match performance from replacement Berrick Barnes has lifted the HSBC Waratahs to a nail-biting 28-22 victory over the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium.

The Graincorp NSW Country Cockatoos have overcome a late charge from the NSW Suburban Rugby Union to win a thrilling encounter at ANZ Stadium.

Paddy Ryan will make his fourth start this season in the HSBC Waratahs’ big local derby clash against the Brumbies this Saturday.

The King's School in North Parramatta played host to an open training session on Tuesday that enabled hundreds of spectators the chance to witness the HSBC Waratahs being put through their paces, before joining them on The King’s School’s pitch for an on-field signing session and photo opportunities.

This week Dave reviews a great night of rugby for everyone in NSW and looks forward to his first visit of the club’s new Junior Club Blitz tonight.