It’s do-or-die and the Rebels know it
Melbourne Rebels captain Dane Haylett-Petty is a likely starter for what is arguably the biggest match in the club’s young history on Saturday.
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Why missing finals a nightmare in Super Rugby’s new world
The new Australian Super Rugby competition has thrived amid the COVID-19 crisis because of how close the teams are to each other, but the cut throat format only makes it more gut-wrenching for the sides that miss the finals.
Gritty Reds too tough for Rebels
The Reds have bounced back from last week’s embarrassing loss to the Waratahs with a brilliant defensive display against the Rebels that has reignited their season.
Rebel loves nothing more than smashing NSW
If rugby’s State of Union concept gets up, proud Queenslander Campbell Magnay will be first in line to inflict pain on NSW. But this week he has to take down the Reds as a Melbourne Rebel.
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Isi Naisarani’s long road to Wallaby gold
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Brumbies’ stampede, Wallabies stars snubbed
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Rugby Australia boss sticking to her guns
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Shock contender emerges for Folau’s spot
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‘Dog’s balls’ analogy driving Rebels’ finals charge
Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has latched on to a World Cup comeback story to remind his players that anything is possible as the club fights for a historic finals berth.
RA defends losing ‘best centre’ in Australia
Director of Rugby Scott Johnson says Australia did everything to keep Japan-bound Samu Kerevi, race Larkham’s replacement heats up and SBW’s All Blacks audition – it’s all in rugby’s best gossip column.
Cash conduit expanding Wallabies’ lost XV
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Quade to Rebels: Let’s make a deal
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