Open Extended ReactionsRugby Australia [RA] is investigating a training ground punch-up between NSW Waratahs forwards Angus Scott-Young and Miles Amatosero, which has sidelined the former Queensland Reds back-rower and left him with a fractured eye socket. Given the franchise is now being operated by RA, the national body is conducting an investigation alongside Waratahs management. "The NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia are aware of an incident that occurred recently during a Waratahs preseason training session and are reviewing the matter," a statement provided to ESPN reads. NSW will play two trial matches, against the Reds and Brumbies, before they then open their Super Rugby Pacific season at home to Queensland on Feb. 13. The Waratahs' Wallabies, including star backs Max Jorgensen and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, returned to training last week following a break that followed Australia's end-of-season tour to Japan and Europe.

Source: Punch January 20, 2026 02:25 UTC