Brumbies ready to swoop for Wessels
THE Western Force shutting down wouldn’t spell the end of Dave Wessels’ burgeoning coaching career in Australia, with the Brumbies ready to swoop.
Melbourne Rebels
ARU scraps axing deadline after legal threats
THE Australian Rugby Union have responded to legal threats from the Western Force and the Melbourne Rebels by scrapping a 72-hour deadline to determine which team gets the axe.
Why Sunwolves welcome switch to Aussie conference
THE Japan Rugby Football Union has welcomed the Sunwolves’ switch to Super Rugby’s Australian conference next season.
Force launches legal action, Rebels seething
WESTERN Force has shown they won’t go down without a fight by launching legal action against the ARU, while the Melbourne Rebels will also reserve their legal rights.
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Former Rebels boss to coach in Japan
DAMIEN Hill has been appointed head coach of the Ricoh Black Rams in Japanese rugby’s Top League.
McGahan insists Rebels are on rise
COACH Tony McGahan insists the struggling Rebels are on the pathway to success as they prepare to face high-flying Western Force.
Chiefs hold off late Rebels rally
MELBOURNE Rebels remain winless overseas after an agonising 22-16 loss to reigning Super Rugby champions, the Chiefs, at Waikato Stadium.
Chiefs deny disrespecting Rebels
THE Chiefs reject claims they have disrespected the Rebels by making eight selection changes and starting three All Black stars off the bench.
Super Rugby preview: streaking Force
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Rebels embrace Good Friday clash
THE Melbourne Rebels hope to make Good Friday a permanent fixture on the Super Rugby landscape by capitalising on an AFL-free zone.
Faingaa back to boost Rebels
MELBOURNE has been bolstered by the return of tough forward Colby Faingaa to face defending champion Chiefs in Hamilton.
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