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‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Developing 3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 22, 2026

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Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franchise. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franch…

5h Smh · 2 reports

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franch…

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‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franch…

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

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3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 22, 2026

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Michael Cheika may end up only leading the Waratahs for one season, but that didn’t deter Rugby Australia from bringing back the only man to win a Super Rugby title with the franchise.S1 S2

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‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

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‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

‘He’s a world-class operator’: How the Cheika deal to return to the Waratahs was done

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