Harry Wilson of the Reds celebrates scoring during the round 1 Super Rugby AU match against the Waratahs. Queensland Reds’ next wave have lifted an 11-year curse off the Super Rugby club and kick-started a new chapter in the rivalry after a tough 32-26 defeat of NSW Waratahs to launch Super Rugby AU on Friday. READ MORE:* Waratahs replace defence coach for Super Rugby Australia restart* Waratahs coach Rob Penney endorses Australian Super Rugby rules* Rob Penney urges Australia to push for trans-Tasman competition with Kiwi Super Rugby teams“That was very physical, that was state of origin stuff,” 22-year-old Reds captain Liam Wright said. Bradley Kanaris/Getty-Images Michael Hooper of the Waratahs runs with the ball at Suncorp Stadium against the home town Reds. It was deemed offside though, as was a Tupou effort moments earlier as the Reds threatened to run away with the clash.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2020 12:11 UTC