Pocock set for return against Waratahs

Champion flankers Michael Hooper and David Pocock are set to duel for the first time in two years as the NSW Waratahs and Brumbies clash in a high-stakes Super Rugby showdown at Allianz Stadium. Pocock...

McGahan names side to face Waratahs

The Melbourne Rebels have named their team as they host the NSW Waratahs in Albury in their first trial match of the 2014 pre-season. With temperatures predicted to soar over 40 degrees, the match will...

Brumbies, Force and Rebels triumph in round one

For the Melbourne Rebels, it was the club’s first ever win outside Australia, while the Western Force had their first ever victory in an opening round. In the Australian derby match, the Brumbies put...

Waratahs and Reds prevail in round two

Despite the loss the Brumbies can take a lot from the match including a bonus point after an impressive performance.  Head Coach Stephen Larkham said while the result was disappointing, the effort was...

Rebels vow not to get carried away

The Melbourne Rebels have learnt their lesson and vowed not to make the same mistake when they face the NSW Waratahs on Friday. The Rebels appeared to be a team on the rise as they opened their 2015 Super...

Scott Higginbotham free to play Waratahs

Melbourne Rebels co-captain Scott Higginbotham is set to play against the NSW Waratahs on Friday after being cleared of stomping by a SANZAR judicial hearing. Higginbotham was referred directly to the...

2015 Australian Super Rugby Launch

Rugby Banter Page weekly round up

Monday 26th January: McKibbin To Join London Irish: Waratahs scrum-half Brendan McKibbin will join London-Irish on a two-year deal from next season. Born in Scotland, McKibbin is the latest Australian...

Horne and McMahon re-sign with ARU

Melbourne Rebels backrower Sean McMahon and NSW Waratahs winger Rob Horne have signed two-year contract extensions with the Australian Rugby Union until the end of 2017. The deals mean both players will...

Rebels name squad for trial against the Reds

The Melbourne Rebels have named a 28 man travelling squad for this Saturday's pre-season Super Rugby trial against the Reds in Cairns