After 19 long years, it came down to the very last minute of the 2014 final for the NSW Waratahs to secure their first ever Super Rugby title. In front of 62,000 fans at ANZ Stadium – the largest Super Rugby crowd of all time – flyhalf Bernard Foley slotted a long-range penalty goal to win an historic final by the closest of margins. The ultimate reward for a six brilliant months of outstanding rugby from the transformed Waratahs team.

Captain Michael Hooper heaped praise on all members of his squad, past and present, for their contribution to an historic win built on multiple seasons of hard work. “It’s a weird feeling. A lot of people who have toiled in the Waratahs jersey for years. I’m really proud they were able to be part of that tonight,” Hooper said. Head Coach Michael Cheika praised the fans, “Hearing the NSW chant definitely made a huge difference... the team feeds off that energy and that’s what got us over the line... We weren’t scared to take responsibility. I liked that.” The finest Super Rugby final in history, re-live every moment of this historic game!