Waratahs too strong for Reds

Brisbane - The Waratahs were far from their best but had more than enough quality to beat a toothless Reds 23-5 in an Australian Super Rugby derby on Saturday.

Despite coming nowhere close to the heights of attacking play they reached in winning the title last year, the Waratahs always looked in charge of the latest instalment of a rivalry that goes back to 1882.

Waratahs flyhalf Bernard Foley scored the only try of the first half and contributed 13 points from the kicking tee, while winger Peter Betham sprinted 75 metres to score the second try in the 66th minute.