Former Wallabies hooker dealt devastating health blow After beating the odds to play professional contact sport with cystic fibrosis, former Wallaby Nathan Charles has now been diagnosed with MND, aged 37. AAP · Oct 1
FED:Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says. AAP · May 20
Rebels merger plan no big secret, Rugby Australia says The Melbourne Rebels can't claim a proposal known as Winning Rugby was kept secret from them because the club had agreed to it, the sport's governing body says. AAP · May 20
Rugby Australia's alleged secret plan blindsided Rebels A mysterious policy designed to boost Australian rugby heartland at the expense of the Melbourne Rebels is a key sticking point in a lawsuit worth millions. AAP · May 18
Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby. AAP · May 3
'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages. AAP · Oct 10, 2024
Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs. AAP · Oct 9, 2024
New Wallabies winger Lancaster joins NSW Waratahs Former sevens star and newly-capped Wallabies winger Darby Lancaster has signed with the NSW Waratahs following the folding of the Melbourne Rebels. AAP · Jul 29, 2024
Clubless Salakaia-Loto focused only on Wallabies recall Without a club for 2025 following the Melbourne Rebels' axing from Super Rugby Pacific, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists he's only focused for now on the Wallabies. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Redistribution of extinct Rebels’ roster will be key to Rugby Australia’s revival Following the demise of Super Rugby franchise, focus now turns to the bigger picture and the ailing Wallabies The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024
Force keen to gatecrash finals with win over Brumbies The Western Force must beat the ACT Brumbies and rely on a favour from the Melbourne Rebels in order to sneak into Super Rugby Pacific's top eight. AAP · May 31, 2024
Rebels players vow axed Super club will end on a high Deadly silent and devastated was how Melbourne coach Kevin Foote described his players after being told the Super Rugby Pacific club was being axed. AAP · May 30, 2024
Melbourne Rebels ditched by Super Rugby over financial woes Players and staff were told before flying to Fiji for their final regular-season match. The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
AAP · May 30, 2024 Rugby Australia set for court stoush over Rebels axing Rugby Australia is set for a court battle against the consortium that planned to save the Rebels after the governing body announced it would axe the club.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Finals-bound Brumbies wary of Rebels with a cause The ACT Brumbies are ready for a physical battle against a Melbourne Rebels side desperate to secure a maiden finals spot in what may be their farewell season.
AAP · Apr 30, 2024 NSW Waratahs stars dominate 30-strong Wallaroos squad NSW Waratahs players make up almost half of the 30-strong Wallaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Four series against Canada, the USA and New Zealand.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Aussies eyeing lead in Kiwi Super Rugby clashes Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Rebels could be thrown Super Rugby financial lifeline Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Fijian Drua, the Rebels have been boosted with a consortium confident of raising funds to keep them alive.
AAP · Mar 22, 2024 Rebels' gamble backfires as Brumbies win thriller The ACT Brumbies have denied the Melbourne Rebels just their second victory in Super Rugby Women's history, coming from behind to win 24-22 in Canberra.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024 ‘It’ll take a miracle’: decades of decline leave Australian rugby at dire crossroads Special report: The ailing sport is searching for a drastic turnaround on and off pitch. What if anything can save it at this point?
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 CEO Waugh's challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Rebels cap horror week with comeback win in Super trial The Melbourne Rebels have ended a hellish week on a positive note, delivering a strong second half to down Fijian Drua 21-6 in their Super Rugby Pacific trial.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.