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Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club's future dim

The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

AAP · Jan 29, 2024

Rebels' Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller

The Brumbies scored just minutes from fulltime to earn their first win of the Super W season, beating the Melbourne Rebels 30-23 on Friday night.

AAP · Apr 14, 2023

Six of the best: the new talent given a chance to stake Wallabies claim

Eddie Jones oversees his first camp this week with several new faces hoping to make an impression in a Rugby World Cup year

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

How the Melbourne Rebels and Fiji are creating history with men's and women's double header in Suva

When the Melbourne Rebels head to Suva to take on the Fiji and Fijiana Drua they'll be taking part in a historic double-header for the two leagues.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

Jones backs Tupou to be world's best tighthead

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Doubters add to Force's chip-on-shoulder mentality

The Western Force are widely tipped to struggle this season, but new coach Simon Cron is full of optimism heading into Saturday's clash with Melbourne Rebels.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Ex-Rebels Super skipper Wells to lead Western Force

Ex-Melbourne Rebels skipper Michael Wells will lead his new Super Rugby Pacific club Western Force, adding another layer to the long rivalry between the clubs.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023

Wallabies' Hodge heading to French club post World Cup

Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels utility back Reece Hodge will leave Australian rugby to play with French Top 14 side Bayonne after this year's World Cup.

AAP · Feb 19, 2023