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Flyhalf Tane Edmed signs contract extension with NSW Waratahs
By Finn Morton
The NSW Waratahs have retained a key player for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign with flyhalf Tane Edmed signing a contract extension. This is an important bit of business for the Tahs following the departure of playmaker Will Harrison to Japan.
Edmed has been an important member of the Waratahs squad for the last few seasons now, with the No. 10 starting more than 22 matches since March 26, 2022. The 24-year-old showed signs of promise this year and was rewarded by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.
Schmidt included Edmed in a Wallabies train-on squad in June, although the Waratah was not included in any final squad for the July series or The Rugby Championship. But it remains clear that Edmed is knocking at the door for higher honours.
After progressing through the club’s junior development pathways to debut at Super Rugby level in 2021, Edmed has gone on to play 43 matches for the Tahs. In the off-season, Edmed is currently plying his trade across the ditch with North Harbour in New Zealand’s NPC.
Edmed has scored 30 points in three matches for Harbour so far this season, which included a 13-point haul in a win over Waikato on Sunday. But when that season finishes, the Aussie will focus back on the Waratahs ahead of their new era under coach Dan McKellar.
“I’m extremely happy and excited to sign with the Tahs for another year,” Edmed said in a statement.
“The opportunity to wear the sky blue and represent my friends and family in my home state is something I don’t take for granted.
“I love the club and the people I get to work with every day.
“I’m already looking forward to building my game under the new coaching staff and helping take the Waratahs back to where we belong.”
McKellar is the Waratahs' new head coach after the club parted ways with Darren Coleman. That’s not the only change for the Sydney-based club who have also been busy in the transfer market by recruiting marquee talent for the 2025 season.
Taniela Tupou, Isaac Kailea and Rob Leota are three new recruits in the forwards who will look to make an impact up front for the Tahs. But it’s the backline that should have Waratahs fans feeling especially excited months out from the new campaign.
Edmed joins new arrivals Andrew Kellaway, Darby Lancaster and NRL flyer Joseph Sua’ali’i in Daceyville from next season. That list doesn’t include the likes of Max Jorgensen and Jake Gordon who have already committed to deals through 2025.
“We’re delighted to have Tane commit to our club for the 2025 season,” NSW Waratahs Director of Performance, Simon Raiwalui, added.
“Tane is a shining example of a local junior who progressed through the Waratahs development pathways to make his mark in Super Rugby.
“He understands what it means to pull on the Waratahs jersey and we are genuinely excited about what he can deliver for the members and fans next season.”
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