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Super Rugby 2025: NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds, team lists, how to watch, scores, updates, odds

Super Rugby LIVE: Waratahs host Reds in must-win match to keep finals hopes alive

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By Tom Decent

Updated May 9, 2025 — 8.06pm

Pinned post from 4.04pm

How will tonight’s match play out?

8.06pm

McDermott grabs the Reds’ first try

There it is.

A quick tap from Tate McDermott and the Reds skipper zips through past NSW No.7 Charlie Gamble for a five-pointer.

Just what the visitors wanted. An entertaining game thus far with plenty of spice.

Waratahs lead 14-7 after 29 minutes

8.05pm

Great niggle between Amatosero and Salakaia-Loto

Miles Amatosero and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto are going at it.

The big boys are fired up as they lock horns and bump heads.

Angus Bell, in no mood for a fight, walks in the middle and splits them up.

Shades of Gorden Tallis and Terry Hill in a fiery 1999 State of Origin clash.

The Reds have had more possession (54 per cent) but no points to show for it yet.

Waratahs lead 14-0 after 27 minutes

Terry Hill and Gorden Tallis in a State of Origin match in 1999.Credit: Colin Whelan

7.59pm

Gordon bags a try for NSW

The boys in sky blue are on tonight.

The Waratahs have their second try of the night courtesy of Jake Gordon. Burrows his way over close to the line thanks to some front-foot ball from Miles Amatosero, Langi Gleeson and Henry O’Donnell.

Lovely stuff. Looking good to make it six from six at home this year.

Waratahs lead 14-0 after 22 minutes

7.55pm

Reds almost score

The Reds chalk up 10 phases before a knock-on. It’s all good though because they had a penalty advantage right in Tahs territory.

Wow. Another 15 phases for the Reds – forwards on both teams are earning their cash tonight – before Reds enforcer Josh Canham sees the line.

Unfortunately, it’s rugby’s equivalent of a double movement. He needed to place the ball back. Correctly picked up by the referee.

Magnificent defence from the Waratahs there as we approach the 20-minute mark.

Waratahs lead 7-0 after 18 minutes

7.48pm

Tahs hit the lead as O’Donnell scores his first Super Rugby try

The Reds fail to find touch but the Waratahs don’t make use of the possession as Miles Amatosero throws a loose inside ball that Langi Gleeson can’t hold onto.

Queensland’s big boys are trying to bend the line but most of the first five minutes has been played in the middle of the park. Sideline eye Matt Burke confirms it’s a little wet under foot tonight.

Seru Uru is penalised for not joining a ruck correctly (in the side). Early discipline issues for the visitors.

BOOM. Some nice pick and go action from the Waratahs before halfback Jake Gordon puts No.13 Henry O’Donnell into a hole from close range. That’s his first meat pie as a professional footballer. Nice moment for the young lad.

Waratahs lead 7-0 after 10 minutes

7.39pm

We’re under way in Sydney

The Reds kick off towards the southern end of Allianz Stadium. Decent crowd in tonight.

The Waratahs earn a penalty after the Reds are pinned for a tackle in the side of a ruck.

A massive collision takes place between two big second-rowers (and double-barrelled surnames) in Fergus Lee-Warner and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.

The latter has dislocated his finger. Ouch. He’s getting it sorted on the field as both teams get a quick breather after a fast start.

0-0 after three minutes

7.30pm

We’re almost ready

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar looks on. Credit: Getty Images

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii warms up. Credit: Getty Images

Reds coach and soon-to-be Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt. Credit: Getty Images

Dave Porecki of the Waratahs. Credit: Getty Images

7.28pm

‘Predictable and powerful’: Schmidt reacts to Lions squad

Iain Payten was all over it, in case you haven’t read about it or seen the squad. Hint: a few Aussies in there.

Wallabies coach and former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt was just on Stan Sport talking about his thoughts on the squad.

“Predictable and powerful,” Schmidt said. “Good strength and depth. Maybe a couple of surprises but a really strong squad. I think they’re going to play with plenty of pace and phases.

“Anxious, excited. I can’t for it to arrive.”

7.19pm

Key stats ahead of this Waratahs and Reds clash

Courtesy of the good folk at Opta.

Reds’ dominance Over Waratahs: Queensland have won seven of their last eight meetings with NSW, including each of the past three. Their most recent win in Sydney was a 27-26 nail-biter in 2024.
Waratahs’ losing momentum: NSW have lost four of their last five matches, including their last two. This comes after starting the season winning four from five. They haven’t managed to score more than 17 points in their past two outings.
Waratahs strong at home: Despite recent struggles, the Waratahs have won their last five home games, with an average winning margin of 8.4 points. Their last longer home streak was in 2014 when they won all 10.
Reds’ away woes: The Reds have lost three of their last four away games, including the last two. They haven’t lost more than two away games in a row since a four-match streak between 2023 and 2024.
Tackling Trends: Queensland are the most efficient tackling side in the competition, averaging just 2.2 missed tackles that lead to line breaks per game. The Waratahs, by contrast, average a competition-worst 7.6.

7.08pm

A word from Drennan at Allianz Stadium

“It’s a perfect night for rugby with fans already in the stadium for an entertaining opener between Shore and Barker.

“Onto the main event, the Waratahs have played ten games, winning five at home and losing five on the road. Tonight they face the Reds and will be hoping that home comforts help them home. The major ins for NSW are Dave Porecki coming back at hooker from an achilles to provide leadership and some physicality for a pack that was beaten up last week in Canberra by the Brumbies.

“The Reds have their own injury concerns, with No.8 Harry Wilson still nursing his broken arm, but the return of second-rowers Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Josh Canham could be crucial.”