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Concussion prompts Gordon into retirement at 22

Queensland Reds fullback Mason Gordon has announced his rugby retirement at 22, due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion suffered in pre-season training.

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Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour

The clash on July 22 fills the gap in the schedule left when the Melbourne Rebels went into administration.

The Independent UK

Lions could play indigenous Australian team for first time on 2025 tour

The Lions are looking for a new midweek opponent between the first and second Tests of the 2025 tour due to the Melbourne Rebels going into administration

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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.

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Super Rugby to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals

Super Rugby will change from a top-eight finals format to a top six in 2025, with the competition featuring only 11 teams following the Rebels' axing.

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NSW Waratahs pick up another Wallabies star from Rebels

Forward enforcer Rob Leota is the latest Wallabies star to join the NSW Waratahs from the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels.

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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.

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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.

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Sacked Waratahs coach sympathises with Melbourne Rebels

Departing NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman reckons the Melbourne Rebels' brutal removal from Super Rugby puts his sacking in perspective.

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Rebels' failings on field and off lead to Super axing

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

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Test props answer SOS call from NSW Waratahs

Battling a front-row crisis, the NSW Waratahs have secured the short-term services of international props Pone Fa'amausili and Enrique Pieretto.

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Rebels reeling after Crusaders hand out 39-0 thumping

The Crusaders have produced their best display of the Super Rugby Pacific season to beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch on Friday night.

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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.

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Reds hold out Rebels for first Super W win

With teenage centre Shalom Sauaso starring, the Queensland Reds have held out the fast-finishing Melbourne Rebels to earn their first Super W win of the season.

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Classy Waratahs remain unbeaten in Women's Super Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have beaten the Melbourne Rebels convincingly to remain Super Rugby Women's competition leaders with three straight bonus-point wins.

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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.

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Force beat Rebels in Super Rugby Women's season opener

The Western Force have secured a bonus-point victory over the Melbourne Rebels, scoring six tries to two in a 36-12 win.

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Lolesio, Gordon resume 'personal' Super playmaking feud

Two key contenders for the Wallabies' No.10 role - Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio - will go head-to-head when the Melbourne Rebels host the ACT Brumbies.

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Rebels want wins and fans with future on life support

With tickets going on sale for Melbourne's opening Super Rugby Pacific match, coach Kevin Foote says wins are key for the survival of the cash-strapped Rebels.

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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.

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Rebels' 'statement' Super trial victory ends tough week

The Melbourne Rebels have beaten the NSW Waratahs in an impressive preseason trial effort just days after the club was placed into voluntary administration.

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Force to be reckoned with after Ballymore boilover

A rallying Western Force have notched a confidence-boosting pre-season win over the Reds in Brisbane, while the Rebels also impressed in beating the Waratahs.

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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.

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Super Rugby Rebels deny voluntary administration status

The Melbourne Rebels are yet to formally enter voluntary administration, however the Super Rugby battlers remain in huge financial strife.

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Hodge wants win to celebrate final Rebels home game

Having made his debut in 2016, France-bound Reece Hodge will farewell the Melbourne Rebels home faithful while also becoming the club's most-capped player.

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