Former Wallabies winger Dom Shipperley re-signs with Rebels

THE Rebels have received a boost on the eve of the National Rugby Championship with prolific winger Dom Shipperley recommitting to the Super Rugby club.

Dom Shipperley of the Rebels scores a try against the Hurricanes at AAMI Park.

THE Rebels have received a boost on the eve of the National Rugby Championship with prolific winger Dom Shipperley recommitting to the Super Rugby club.

After joining the Rebels last year, the 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract extension which will see Shipperley remain in Melbourne until the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

With three Wallabies caps and 63 Super Rugby appearances — including 18 tries — to his name, Shipperley will continue to add a wealth of experience and leadership to the club’s exciting backline.

Dom Shipperley of the Rebels scores a try against the Hurricanes at AAMI Park.

“Dom is very highly regarded in our organisation,” said Baden Stephenson, Rebels general manager of rugby operations.

“A smart person and player who brings consistency, balance and professionalism every day.

“Dom was in great form prior to his injury so we look forward to seeing him return and play an influential role on and off the field in 2017.”

Shipperley, who earned three Test caps in 2012, has been sidelined since round eight when he injured his knee against the Hurricanes after scoring the club’s 100th Super Rugby try at AAMI Park.

Dom Shipperley leaves the field injured at AAMI Park.

“It’s exciting, especially with a couple of key playmakers here next year and a couple of good friends as well, so it’s good to keep the group together,” Shipperley said.

“I am really keen to get back on the field, enjoy my rugby and help drive the club.”

Shipperley will resume training shortly before an expected return during the 2016 NRC with the Rising.

The Rising kick off their campaign away against the Perth Spirit on Saturday from 1pm.

The game will be streamed live on foxsports.com.au.

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Sat 27 Aug: NSW Country Eagles v Brisbane City, LIVE at 3pm on FOX SPORTS 502

Sun 28 Aug: Sydney Rays v Western Sydney Rams, streamed LIVE at 1pm

Sun 28 Aug: QLD Country v Canberra Vikings, LIVE at 3pm on FOX SPORTS 505

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*Times listed as AEST

Originally published as Former Wallabies winger Dom Shipperley re-signs with Rebels