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Sebastian Tan

Tahs coach wants more NZ sides in Super Rugby Women's

The Waratahs won the 2024 Super Rugby Women's grand final against the Fijian Drua. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW Waratahs coach Mike Ruthven is calling for an expanded Super Rugby Women's competition with trans-Tasman involvement, firmly believing "the game needs it".

The Tahs crossed the Tasman to play Kiwi sides from the Super Rugby Aupiki during the pre-season, and although they lost 41-26 against the Hurricanes, they did grab a 36-36 draw against New Zealand women's champions the Auckland Blues. 

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