Wallabies’ sham embarrassing the game
The players hate it. So do the coaches. And the fans? Yep, they hate it too. And it’s the reason the Wallabies have become the laughing stock of Australian sport.
Melbourne Rebels
80 minutes separating Rebels from Super history
A week after suffering the most humiliating defeat in the club’s history, Melbourne Rebels have the chance to write themselves into Super Rugby folklore.
Rebels embarrassment could have dire consequences
Melbourne’s dream of reaching a maiden Super Rugby finals series has taken a horror turn after the Rebels suffered the worst loss in their history.
Northern leaks anger Rebels coach
Attacks on the financial viability of the Melbourne Rebels coming from inside Australian rugby are ill-informed but won’t deter the new boys from making history.
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Rebels launch probe to fix Fight Club
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World Cup lures Toomua back to Super Rugby
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Broncos set to poach future Wallabies star
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Rising rugby star charged over coward punch scandal
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