Melbourne Rebels

Rugby Australia to tackle Rebels in court

Rugby Australia has said it was preparing a counter-claim against axed Super Rugby outfit the Rebels, alleging misleading and deceptive conduct in an increasingly bitter legal dispute.

Rebels launch R355m battle, seek Super Rugby return

The directors of the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels rugby club have launched a legal battle against Rugby Australia, seeking A$30 million (R355m) in damages over the club’s closure.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Rebels players look dejected during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels at GIO Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Indebted Rebels booted from Super Rugby

Rugby Australia has rejected a consortium’s bid to take over the debt-laden Rebels and shut down the side after 14 seasons in Super Rugby.

Jaguares prepped for Super Rugby return

Argentina’s Jaguares could be catapulted back into Super Rugby as a replacement for the financially-threatened Melbourne Rebels.

Reds hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa makes a tackle

Rebels: Cash woes ‘hard’ on Super Rugby prep

Rebels captain Rob Leota said that the financial uncertainty around the team was a distraction ahead of the Super Rugby season, but pledged his team would “keep rolling”.

The Melbourne Rebels in a huddle/MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES

RA support debt-ridden Rebels

Rugby Australia said it would help the Melbourne Rebels to take part in the 2024 Super Rugby competition after the debt-laden club went into voluntary administration.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Taniela Tupou of Australia makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Wallabies stars at risk as Rebels enter administration

The Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration in a desperate bid to survive beyond 2024, putting the futures of star Wallabies in doubt.

LIVE: Rebels vs Crusaders

Follow the live action as the Rebels host the Crusaders in Melbourne. #SuperRugby #REBvCRU

Highlights: Force thrash Rebels, Brumbies thump Drua

The Western Force scored an impressive bonus-point victory away over the Melbourne Rebels, while the Brumbies crushed newcomers the Fijian Drua in Canberra on Saturday.