The Code: Life With the Waratahs

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season

The Code: Life With the Waratahs is a docu-series television show that follows the daily lives of rugby players from the Waratahs, one of Australia's most successful rugby teams. The Waratahs have won the Super Rugby championship twice in the past, and this show takes a deeper look at what it takes to perform at such a high level. The show is produced by Onion TV, an Australian production company that focuses on sports-related content.

Each episode of The Code: Life With the Waratahs takes viewers behind the scenes, providing an inside look at the players, coaches, and support staff that make up the Waratahs team. The show highlights the intense physical and mental preparation required to compete at the highest level of professional rugby, as well as the sacrifices and struggles that come with being a professional athlete.

The first episode opens with the team's preseason training, which takes place several months before the start of their Super Rugby season. Viewers are introduced to the team's new head coach, who has a reputation for being tough and demanding. The players undergo rigorous physical testing and conditioning, and the coaches stress the importance of building a team that is mentally and physically strong enough to handle the grueling 80-minute matches that await them.

Throughout the season, the show follows key players on and off the field, giving viewers a sense of their personalities and what motivates them to compete. We see players grapple with injuries, handle the pressure of being a fan favorite, and navigate personal relationships while maintaining the focus required to perform at a high level.

One player featured prominently in the show is the team's star fullback, who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Viewers get a glimpse into his private life, including his dedication to his young family and his love of music. We also see him go through a difficult injury recovery, which tests his mental and physical fortitude.

Another episode of The Code: Life With the Waratahs focuses on the team's travel schedule. Professional rugby players spend a significant amount of time on the road, which can be mentally and physically challenging. The team travels overseas for several matches, and the episode highlights the difficulties of adjusting to new time zones and recovering quickly to perform at a high level.

The show also offers a glimpse into the team's culture, both on and off the field. We see how the players bond over shared experiences and how they support each other during tough times. The coaches emphasize the importance of team chemistry and having a positive attitude, even in the face of adversity.

The Code: Life With the Waratahs is a fascinating look at the world of professional rugby, and it offers a rare insight into the lives of some of Australia's top athletes. The show is visually stunning, with high-quality camera work capturing the action on the field and the beauty of Australia's landscapes. Most importantly, the show captures the spirit of rugby and the passion that drives these athletes to compete at the highest level.

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Seasons
The Final Hurrah
8. The Final Hurrah
July 14, 2011
It's do or die as the Waratahs travel to ANZ Stadium with a bonus point victory over the rudderless Brumbies the necessary passport to the qualifying finals. The team feels the heat - none more so than Media Manager Brett Moore - who has to remain focussed despite the high emotions of the job. Phil Waugh makes a surprise announcement that gives the team added incentive as they travel to Auckland for the Qualifying Final, Peter McDonald gives an insight to the science of rugby, while The Code takes a glance back at the year that was.
Republic Heartbreak
7. Republic Heartbreak
July 7, 2011
Approaching the end of the regular season, the Tahs travel to South Africa to face two of rugby's most formidable opponents, in the fortress' of King's Park and historical Loftus Versfeld. Watch as the team battles both the opposition and the injury curse in equal measure. The Code talks to Tom Carter and Jeremy Tilse about their respective roles, we meet Nick Verhelst the Assistant Team Manager and introduce one of the franchise's most dynamic young players, Brendan McKibbon.
Home Run
6. Home Run
June 30, 2011
Episode Six of The Code: Life with the HSBC Waratahs takes viewers through one of the most intriguing parts of the 2011 season. The episode commences with Berrick Barnes' return to rugby against the Rebels, also taking viewers behind the scenes of the Fox Sports' game day coverage and into the dressing rooms for the emotional presentation of Luke Burgess' 50th State Cap. This week, the cameras also takes time out with Drew Mitchell in his rehabilitation from the horrific ankle injury suffered against the Reds while getting an insight into his sideline emotions as he watches the tight win against the Western Force unfold. We also get to go inside the Waratahs Fan Forum, and the bonus point victory against the Lions ahead of the tour to South Africa.
Farewell To A Cup
5. Farewell To A Cup
June 23, 2011
Episode Five looks at two of the most compelling moments in the season - firstly a powerful speech by assistant coach Michael Foley after a lacklustre performance against Auckland, and Drew Mitchell's injury against the Queensland Reds. Together with an indepth glance inside the life the Waratah's extended family, the Code talks to Ben and Lauren Mowen, plus Dave Dennis and sport-star girlfriend Mo'onia Gerrard about the role of team supporter. Plus a funny moment in the treatment room as Brendan McKibbon loses a sports trivia competition.
Back On Track
4. Back On Track
June 16, 2011
The Code joins the team on their annual visit to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance ahead of their charity match against the Chiefs, and the show visits one of the team's most enthusiastic supporters. This episode also shows the challenges of game day for the Waratahs medical team - Sharron Flahive, team doctor since 1999, and team physiotherapist Keiran Cleary, in the lead-up to the bonus point win in Perth. In the competition table, the Waratahs maintain a winning record but some significant challenges are emerging on the horizon.
Darkness Into Light
3. Darkness Into Light
June 9, 2011
Game day goes under the microscope as the behind the scenes staff prepare for another home game at the Sydney Football Stadium. A profile piece with NSW and Australian Rugby's most capped prop, Al Baxter, gives insight to a full professional life lived out for over a decade. Episode Three also addresses the pressure the players and coaching staff experience after a surprise loss to the Cheetahs - a team not expecting to provide any resistance to the powerful home team - and rejoices in the redemptive victory in Canberra.
Down To Earth
2. Down To Earth
June 2, 2011
The team continues its 2011 Super Rugby campaign including the successful Templeton Cup defence against the Queensland Reds and an emotional match with the Canterbury Crusaders, moved to Nelson less than two weeks after the devastating earthquake rocked Christchurch. This fortnight snapshot provides great heights of success and a devastating loss for the team to deal with. Viewers will also be given an insight into the role of team manager Chris Webb, the players' preparation for life after rugby, the squad's quirky response to an online poll and the role of the Waratah volunteers.
A Rebel Yell
1. A Rebel Yell
May 26, 2011
The squad assembles for the start of pre-season training, and viewers witness the large volume of strength and conditioning the squad goes through in order to prepare for a brutal year on the paddock. The day to day operations team at the Waratahs organisation ensures that on and off field opportunities are taken. The culmination of the pre-season grind is the round one clash with the The Rebels -Australia's newest professional rugby team -at AAMI Park. The Waratahs are hot favourites, but a hostile welcome awaits them and much work must be done if they are to kick-off their season with the result they are striving for. Also featured in Episode 1, Kurtley Beale conducts a kicking clinic, Drew Mitchell leads a youtube revolution and the team visits The Rugby Club television show in Melbourne.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 26, 2011