Matt Toomua to part ways with Rebels

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that Wallaby playmaker Matt Toomua will leave the franchise with an eye to commencing a chapter abroad. 

Toomua has been part of the Rebels set-up since 2019. He began his career at the Brumbies in 2008 and enjoyed a stint with Leicester Tigers from 2016-2019. 

“Matt arrived at the Rebels midway through 2019 and made an immediate impact on our playing group,” Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson. 

“He remains a popular and highly respected figure at our Club and someone who did an almighty job leading the Rebels through an intense period of instability and change during our COVID-impacted 2021 campaign, when our Club was forced to relocate for a second straight season. 

“Matt’s work ethic, detail, leadership, and generosity were hallmarks of his tenure at the Rebels, and he leaves having been a Club Captain and an important member of our maiden finals team in 2020. 

“From everyone at the Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Victoria, we thank Matt for his service and wish him all the very best in the future.”