LIVE: Queensland Reds strike twice for strong Waratahs lead

Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 9:11 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Queensland Reds have raced clear for a 21-8 lead over the NSW Waratahs after 33 minutes at Suncorp Stadium.

The Reds return home after a tough loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch for their first loss of the year.

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Centre Hunter Paisami is a welcome return to the starting side after serving a suspension.

The NSW Waratahs are the last remaining team and could rise to the top depending on the result of the Chiefs-Blues game.

Hugh Sinclair takes the captaincy with no Jake Gordon, leaving Teddy Wilson to make his debut start.

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33': Asiata's instant impact

Reds 21-8

Richie Asiata hits gold instantly after a surprise early sub for Matt Faessler.

The Reds rumble from the rolling maul from the 22 and it proves unstoppable, allowing the hooker to dive over

28': Put it in H

Reds 14-8

NSW-born, Queensland-proud Harry Wilson spins his way over the line to delight the home crowd.

It's a brutal build-up as the physicality rises by the minute, with the Wallabies captain beating the first man to dive over.

24': Waratahs back in front

Waratahs 8-7

The visitors take some time off the clock for Kellaway's yellow card as Lawson Creighton kicks the three.

Max Jorgensen stays down in back play after a frantic start but he's good to continue.

20': Murray magic sparks Reds

Reds 7-5

Heremaia Murray creates something out of nothing and scores the opener.

The Waratahs forget there's no fullback on the field and Murray makes them pay, chipping for himself into acres of space.

The fullback beats the chasing defence for the try.

14': Chaos as Waratahs attack turns to Kellaway yellow card

The Waratahs' great attack turns into a nightmare after Andrew Kellaway is yellow card for a tip tackle

Kellaway puts a great shot on Harry Wilson but goes too far with it and dumps the Wallabies skipper horizontally.

The Waratahs break out on attack but it comes back for the TMO, with the referee handing Kellaway a yellow under review.

The Reds kick for the line but again the visitors come up with turnover, this time Dave Porecki.

11': Waratahs frustrating Reds early

The Waratahs have the Reds number early as they keep the pressure on.

The hosts kick inside the 22 from a penalty but captain Hugh Sinclair snatches the lineout.

3': Reilly opens scoring for Waratahs

5-0 Waratahs

Silence at Suncorp as the Waratahs cross first through Triston Reilly.

It's the perfect start for the Waratahs as the forward rumble into position before a lovely bullet pass from Teddy Wilson hits Reilly in the corner.

The Reds are forced into an early change with Sef Fa'agase long odds to return after a knock, replaced by Alex Hodgman.

KICK OFF: Ready for rivalry

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of what should be a cracking game between the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs.

It's set to be a cracker with clear conditions welcoming both sides to Suncorp Stadium to finish Kids Round

Reds 21

Tries: Murray, Wilson, Asiata

Cons: Lynagh 3/3

Waratahs 8

Tries: Reilly

Cons: Creighton 0/1

Pens: Creighton 1/1

QUEENSLAND REDS v NSW WARATAHS TEAMS

REDS (1-15): Sef Fa'agase, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Ryan Smith, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Tom Lynagh, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Heremaia Murray

Replacements: Richie Asiata, Alex Hodgman, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Dre Pakeho

WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Dave Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Charlie Gamble, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Henry O'Donnell, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway

Replacements: Mahe Vailanu, Tom Lambert, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Fraser Hannon

TMO: Richard Kelly

HOW TO WATCH QUEENSLAND REDS v NSW WARATAHS

The Reds' clash with the Waratahs will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm AEDT with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel 9 (NSW) and 9Gem (rest of Australia), with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm AEDT.

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