Overview

• The Queensland Reds defeated the previously unbeaten New South Wales Waratahs 35-15 in Brisbane, moving to third in the Super Rugby standings.
• Waratahs coach Dan McKellar highlighted his team’s poor maul defense, calling a Reds rolling maul try 'borderline embarrassing' and pointing to soft moments as key to the loss.
• Reds forwards Richie Asiata, Fraser McReight, and Angus Blyth scored tries, with flyhalf Tom Lynagh maintaining a perfect kicking record this season by converting all five tries.
• A yellow card to Waratahs fullback Andrew Kellaway in the first half shifted momentum to the Reds, who dominated the remainder of the match after trailing early.
• Reds coach Les Kiss downplayed concerns over Fraser McReight’s shoulder injury, describing it as minor, while McKellar dismissed injuries to key Waratahs players as excuses for the loss.