Rebels existence in jeopardy amid debt crisis, merger in play
The Melbourne Rebels’ very existence is under threat as financial problems plague the Super Rugby club. JAMIE PANDARAM has the details.
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Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
Tag sits fine with Wallabies-in-waiting
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones’ liking for versatility is good news for uncapped pair Josh Kemeny and Dylan Pietsch.
Reds coach defends Wallaby’s benching
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Reds relishing ‘tour’ life
While Brisbane remains in lockdown due to COVID-19, the Queensland Reds are enjoying life in Sydney ahead of their trip to Melbourne.
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Watching funerals on zoom and packing up kids about to start school for a long sitting on the road. Playing rugby is easy, but being a rugby player at the moment is not.
Vunivalu to warm the bench
The form of Queensland’s backline means former Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu will have to be content with a spot among the reserves on Friday night.
Vunivalu no certainty to start
Suliasi Vunivalu is again available for Queensland selection, but he might find it hard to secure a starting berth.
New Wallabies era opens the door for Powell
He played an important role in the Brumbies winning the Super Rugby AU final, but Rebels-bound Joe Powell was still caught off guard in being named in an extended Wallabies squad.
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