Surprise new plan to save Melbourne Rebels
A white knight investor claims to have the cash to save the Melbourne Rebels, which has racked up more than $22 million in debts.
A white knight investor claims to have the cash to save the Melbourne Rebels, which has racked up more than $22 million in debts.
Wallabies great David Campese has floated an idea for the Melbourne Rebels next year to help save Super Rugby and build a “better competition”, as the deadline on the club’s debt deal expired.
A big unpaid debt stopped the Melbourne Rebels selling home game tickets until Monday, but fingers are crossed for miracle big crowd on Friday to open likely their final season.
The Melbourne Rebels are the little club that could, a rugby outpost attacked by NSW and Queensland fans but set to prove the doubters wrong says coach Kevin Foote.
It wasn’t pretty but the Queensland Reds ensured James O’Connor would celebrate his 100th Super Rugby appearance with a win at Suncorp Stadium.
He has recovered from Covid-19 but Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has to be content with a spot on Queensland’s bench.
Successive losses in trials meant the Queensland Reds failed to achieve all of their pre-season goals.
Reds forward Harry Wilson believes his omission from the Wallabies squad that toured the UK last year could prove to be a blessing in disguise.
Travel restrictions caused by Covid-19 have led to next year’s Super Rugby Pacific schedule being changed.
New Zealand teams well and truly have bragging rights after the first week of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.
Following his side’s failure to reach the Super Rugby AU finals, Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has decided to stand down.
The Rebels may have finished the season with a win, but off-contract coach Dave Wessels’ future at the club remains up in the air.
The Queensland Reds have embraced extra time away from home in preparing to meet the Melbourne Rebels.
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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