‘Deceived into $35m loss’: Rugby’s civil war goes nuclear
Rugby Australia has hit back in a stunning counter-claim against the Melbourne Rebels in the legal case that has rocked the game, claiming they’ve been duped out of $35m.
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Former Melb Rebels boss’ businesses collapse
Paul Docherty’s empire has taken another hit as the spectacular collapse of the once high-flying business mogul continues.
Wallabies lock snubs dithering Waratahs for return to the Reds
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has opened up on Melbourne’s axing, says ‘it was just us against everyone else’ as he locks in a return to Queensland, with NSW’s coaching delay costing them their chance.
Rugby faces player rebellion as Rebels opt out of Waratahs rebuild
The Waratahs’ hopes of landing a host of Melbourne Rebels stars are in tatters as key group opt for rival clubs, with some even choosing club rugby over pulling on the NSW colours.
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Surprise new plan to save Melbourne Rebels
A white knight investor claims to have the cash to save the Melbourne Rebels, which has racked up more than $22 million in debts.
Melbourne Rebels hit $22m debt D-Day
Wallabies great David Campese has floated an idea for the Melbourne Rebels next year to help save Super Rugby and build a “better competition”, as the deadline on the club’s debt deal expired.
‘Galvanise us’: Coach speaks out with club on the brink
A big unpaid debt stopped the Melbourne Rebels selling home game tickets until Monday, but fingers are crossed for miracle big crowd on Friday to open likely their final season.
Coach Q&A: Fearless fighters, the Rebels are here to stay
The Melbourne Rebels are the little club that could, a rugby outpost attacked by NSW and Queensland fans but set to prove the doubters wrong says coach Kevin Foote.
Secret Rebels merger plan exposed
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Rebels’ tax debt brawl looms
The crisis at Rugby Australia has deepened over who should pay the Melbourne Rebels’ $10 million tax debt, and what happens to the club’s future.
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