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Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

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'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed club filed for $30 million in damages.

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Rebels try for $30m-plus in Rugby Australia court clash

The Melbourne Rebels are suing Rugby Australia for more than $30 million after the Super Rugby outfit was dissolved, claiming favouritism to interstate clubs.

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New Wallabies winger Lancaster joins NSW Waratahs

Former sevens star and newly-capped Wallabies winger Darby Lancaster has signed with the NSW Waratahs following the folding of the Melbourne Rebels.

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Clubless Salakaia-Loto focused only on Wallabies recall

Without a club for 2025 following the Melbourne Rebels' axing from Super Rugby Pacific, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists he's only focused for now on the Wallabies.

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Wallabies star Gordon joins Titans as code war ramps up

The Gold Coast Titans have signed Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels five-eighth Carter Gordon on a two-year deal in another blow to Australian rugby.

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Redistribution of extinct Rebels’ roster will be key to Rugby Australia’s revival

Following the demise of Super Rugby franchise, focus now turns to the bigger picture and the ailing Wallabies

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Force keen to gatecrash finals with win over Brumbies

The Western Force must beat the ACT Brumbies and rely on a favour from the Melbourne Rebels in order to sneak into Super Rugby Pacific's top eight.

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Rebels players vow axed Super club will end on a high

Deadly silent and devastated was how Melbourne coach Kevin Foote described his players after being told the Super Rugby Pacific club was being axed.

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Melbourne Rebels ditched by Super Rugby over financial woes

Players and staff were told before flying to Fiji for their final regular-season match.

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Rugby Australia set for court stoush over Rebels axing

Rugby Australia is set for a court battle against the consortium that planned to save the Rebels after the governing body announced it would axe the club.

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Finals-bound Brumbies wary of Rebels with a cause

The ACT Brumbies are ready for a physical battle against a Melbourne Rebels side desperate to secure a maiden finals spot in what may be their farewell season.

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NSW Waratahs stars dominate 30-strong Wallaroos squad

NSW Waratahs players make up almost half of the 30-strong Wallaroos squad for the upcoming Pacific Four series against Canada, the USA and New Zealand.

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Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal

The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.

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Aussies eyeing lead in Kiwi Super Rugby clashes

Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.

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Rebels could be thrown Super Rugby financial lifeline

Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Fijian Drua, the Rebels have been boosted with a consortium confident of raising funds to keep them alive.

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Rebels' gamble backfires as Brumbies win thriller

The ACT Brumbies have denied the Melbourne Rebels just their second victory in Super Rugby Women's history, coming from behind to win 24-22 in Canberra.

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‘It’ll take a miracle’: decades of decline leave Australian rugby at dire crossroads

Special report: The ailing sport is searching for a drastic turnaround on and off pitch. What if anything can save it at this point?

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CEO Waugh's challenge to Australia's Super Rugby teams

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh is challenging the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force to step up in 2024.

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Rebels cap horror week with comeback win in Super trial

The Melbourne Rebels have ended a hellish week on a positive note, delivering a strong second half to down Fijian Drua 21-6 in their Super Rugby Pacific trial.

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Melbourne Rebels to remain in Super W for 2024 season

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the Melbourne Rebels will "absolutely" field a Super W team in 2024, despite the club entering voluntary administration.

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Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club's future dim

The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.

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Rugby's cash-strapped Rebels vow to fight for survival

In voluntary administration, the embattled Melbourne Rebels feel their off-field challenges will galvanise the players as they fight for Super Rugby survival.

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Rebels' Tupou seeks fresh start after RWC nightmare

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou simply wants to stay fit and perform for the Melbourne Rebels after his high-profile Super Rugby Pacific switch from the Reds.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool C guide

Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters?

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