Flyhalf Tane Edmed signs contract extension with NSW Waratahs [Video]

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 …