The Melbourne Rebels is expected to fall into voluntary administration as early as Thursday afternoon, adding to a long list of companies chaired by businessman Paul Docherty that have collapsed in the last two months.
The Australian Financial Review revealed last month that the rugby union club had outstanding tax bills and stadium fees that were unpaid as of last month, with debts of more than $10 million. On Thursday, Rugby Australia said it had asked the club to seek external advice about its finances.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
Jessica Sier is the North Asia Correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. She is based in Tokyo, Japan. Jessica has previously written on technology, global capital markets and economics. Connect with Jessica on Twitter. Email Jessica at jessica.sier@afr.com
