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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh and Rugby Australia Chair Daniel Herbert speak to the media during a press conference at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto on May 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Rugby Australia announced the results of an application from a consortium seeking a participation agreement for the Melbourne. Rebels in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Inside the Rebels’ legal case against Rugby Australia

The $30 million court case launched by the Melbourne Rebels against Rugby Australia could threaten the financial future of the game. Find out how inside.

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James Martens. Super Rugby Under-19s action between the ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds. Picture credit: ACT Brumbies Media.

Queensland’s top rugby rookies revealed in Qld Reds young gun team of the week

The Queensland Reds’ top pathway talent was glimpsed at the weekend when the club’s under-15s, under-16s and under-19s teams took on their NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies counterparts. Revealed here is a bumper team of the week along with a 50-image picture gallery of all the action.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: James O'Connor of the Reds in action during the warm up before the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, on May 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wallabies veteran’s shock move

A Wallabies veteran has made a surprise move to one of New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams.

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Ofa Latu, Jack Kalms and Samuela Sorovi for the Waratahs. Under 16s Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby National Championships Round 1 at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: John Appleyard.

Top shot! Super Rugby U16s, U19s Rd 1 winners, grinners, great photos

There were blowouts, an end-to-end ripper, thrillers, three-try heroes and some hot kicking in round one of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s series. Result wrap, stars and great photos

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Liam Wright of the Reds Fergus Lee-Warner of the Waratahs challenge for the ball during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium, on February 24, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Reds primed for interstate grudge match

Regardless of where the Reds and the Waratahs are placed on the ladder, whenever they meet, it’s the ‘most important game in the calendar for Australian rugby’, according to Queensland coach Les Kiss.

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Queensland Reds player Zane Nonggorr. Picture: Supplied.

Reds lock away 240kg of Super Rugby front row talent

The Queensland Reds have locked away two front row pillars who have agreed to two-year contract extensions with the Super Rugby Pacific franchise. Full details here.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 03: Waratahs coach Darren Coleman during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between Hurricanes and NSW Waratahs at Sky Stadium, on May 03, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

NSW coach cops the axe

He had to loan players from other clubs to cover for injuries this year but that excuse didn’t help the Waratahs coach keep his job.

SUVA, FIJI - MAY 18: Suliasi Vunivalu of the Reds with the ball during the round 13 Super Rugby Pacific match between Fijian Drua and Queensland Reds at HFC Stadium, on May 18, 2024, in Suva, Fiji. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)

Suli shocker costly for Reds

The ill-discipline of Queensland winger Suliasi Vunivalu wasn’t what the Reds needed against Fijian Drua.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: The Rebels run out during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies at AAMI Park, on February 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Elephant in the room’: Bittersweet for Rebels

With Rugby Australia ready to close the doors on the Melbourne Rebels, Friday’s likely final home clash could be history making in more ways than one.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Tate McDermott of the Reds runs with the ball during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds at AAMI Park, on March 15, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Reds make mass changes

With Reds coach Les Kiss wanting to ‘refresh’ some players, he has made a host of changes to Queensland’s starting team.

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Brumbies' Charlie Cale scores a try during the Super Rugby match against the Waratahs. Picture: AFP

How Brumbies give Australian rugby hope of resurgence

For all the mess Australian rugby funds itself in right now, the ACT Brumbies are the constant reminder that there’s always some hope. Plus, the Reds suffer a massive injury hit.

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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 04: Kurtley Beale of the Western Force warms up during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between Chiefs and Western Force at FMG Stadium Waikato, on May 04, 2024, in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Returning Beale must ‘find his feet’

Kurtley Beale hasn’t played for the Wallabies in two and a half years, but new national coach Joe Schmidt has been keeping a keen interest in the veteran’s progress at Western Force.

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