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
Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back? The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia. The Conversation · May 31, 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
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 30, 2024
No bad blood as coach Coleman and Waratahs call time Darren Coleman says he was given plenty of time to keep his job as NSW coach, but wasn't able to get the Waratahs to perform this Super Rugby Pacific season. AAP · May 21, 2024
Jake Gordon not angry at RA for blocking France dream Waratahs captain Jake Gordon says it would have been a good experience playing in France, but he understands why Rugby Australia aren't releasing him. AAP · May 17, 2024
Rebels to rally at home with Super finals beckoning While club directors continue to fight for Melbourne off the field, coach Kevin Foote wants to see his Rebels Super Rugby team take a stand against the Chiefs. AAP · May 16, 2024
Rebels feeling lack of support from Rugby Australia Melbourne coach Kevin Foote has called on Rugby Australia to show their hand after they voted against a rescue plan, with the Rebels feeling unsupported. AAP · May 3, 2024
Rebels face more hurdles despite $25m rescue plan The Melbourne Rebels may survive as a Super Rugby Pacific side after creditors voted against liquidating the debt-ridden club. AAP · May 2, 2024
Rebels to face Blues following creditors' vote on club The Rebels will enter their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Friday after a vote by creditors on a plan to save or liquidate the cash-strapped club. AAP · May 2, 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 25, 2024
Sweet deal: Wallaroos land six-year sponsorship Seven months after lashing Rugby Australia over poor investment, the Wallaroos have landed the sweetener of a six-year sponsorship as they eye full-time status. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Daugunu returns to training but out of Rebels match Filipo Daugunu missed cash-strapped Melbourne's last Super Rugby match due to an outstanding payment and while he's back at training, won't face the Hurricanes. AAP · Mar 19, 2024
AAP · Mar 18, 2024 High demand for Lions expected despite Wallabies fall Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is expecting 40,000 UK fans to tour for next year's British and Irish Lions series as tickets to nine matches are released.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2024 '$50 a game': the high price elite Hunter sportswomen paid to play The juggle is real on International Women's Day.
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 RA reveals $2.6m unapproved over-spend on World Cup Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024 Rugby Australia reveals $2.6m of unapproved expenses were spent on World Cup Rugby Australia has revealed that $2.6m in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones’ failed World Cup campaign with the Wallabies
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 Sweeping changes mooted after Wallabies' Cup debacle An external review has made 23 recommendations to Rugby Australia after the Wallabies' disastrous 2023 campaign and World Cup flop under Eddie Jones.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2024 From Tasmania to Dapto: big turnout to Australia Deaf Rugby trials Players from as far afield as Tasmania dropped by Dapto recently to trial for the Australian Deaf Rugby Union team.
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 19, 2024 Englishwoman Yapp breaks the mould as Wallaroos coach Former England international Jo Yapp has become the first female to be appointed head coach of the Wallaroos, Australia's national women's rugby union team.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Tupou, Rebels challenged to defy turmoil and flourish Rebels recruit Taniela Tupou can rise above the Super Rugby club's turmoil and flourish again as a Wallaby, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says.
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.