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Categories: SPORTS

Waratahs women's Super Rugby 2026

Entities: Mike Ruthven · Desiree Miller · NSW Waratahs · Blues · Amelia Whitaker

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, veteran Maya Stewart returned from an ankle injury to start for the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women semi‑final against the Western Force in Perth. The Waratahs, aiming for a seventh title, fielded a back‑line that included Tia Hinds and saw several returning players, while the Force introduced debutantes seeking their first grand‑final appearance.

Two weeks later, the Waratahs secured the Grand Final victory over the Fijian Drua, earning the right to host the inaugural Women’s Super Rugby Champions Final against New Zealand’s Blues at Leichhardt Oval. The lineup saw Amelia Whitaker promoted to the starting wing after Desiree Miller’s calf injury, with further bench adjustments. The Blues, fresh from their Aupiki three‑peat, also made injury‑driven changes. Both sides entered the match intent on claiming the new Champions title on home soil.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NSW Waratahs and New Zealand Blues to clash in Women's Super Rugby Champions Final

    The NSW Waratahs host New Zealand's Blues at Sydney's Leichhardt Oval for the Women's Super Rugby Champions Final, with Waratahs promoted winger Amelia Whitaker starting after Desiree Miller’s injury.

  2. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Maya Stewart returns for Waratahs in Super W semi‑final

    Maya Stewart returns from injury to start for the NSW Waratahs in the Super W semi‑final against the Western Force in Perth, as both sides seek a spot in the final.

Sources

communitynews.com.au · ruck.co.uk · theqldr.com.au