Rebels gamble with Toomua for Crusaders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has gambled with a new halfback combination for their clash with the Crusaders at Christchurch on Saturday. Michael Ruru starts at scrumhalf, with Will...
Matt To’omua earns his first Rebels start in an all Wallaby backline
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have welcomed back Isi Naisarani, Luke Jones and Anaru Rangi for their clash with the Waratahs this weekend. Powerful no.8 Naisarani returns to the starting line...
Rebels get double playmaker boost for Bulls clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have been given a double playmaking boost for their Super Rugby clash with the Bulls on Friday. Incumbent flyhalf Quade Cooper has passed his concussion tests and is...
Reds pay price for yellows after Barrett brothers sink Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo yellow cards proved costly as the Reds were beaten by the Rebels, while the Hurricanes picked off the Blues at Eden Park. The Reds were punished for a lack of discipline...
Barrett captains the Hurricanes while the Rebels welcome Haylett-Petty back
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett will captain the Hurricanes for a second time this season against the Rebels at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. With Dane Coles unavailable and TJ Perenara on the second of his All...
Three Rebels return for Australian derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels stand in Captain Angus Cottrell has been ruled out of Friday Australian Conference derby against the NSW Waratahs with concussion, however the side will welcome back three star players...
Coleman returns to the Rebels Starting XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rebels’ Super Rugby side has named four changes to their starting XV, with the majority of changes signalled for the Club’s forward pack. Prop Matt Gibbon, hooker Robbie...
Four Changes to Rebels Starting XV to Face Highlanders
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have made four changes to their starting XV as they aim to secure the club’s first-ever Super Rugby finals appearance when they face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. Injuries...
Top Performers - Reds v Rebels
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the Top Performers following another entertaining Australian derby between the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels. Reece Hodge Hodge makes an impact for the Rebels...
Faulkner, Koroibete Return to Face Reds
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby prop Tetera Faulkner and winger Marika Koroibete will make their returns from injury, as the Melbourne Rebels make three changes ahead of their crucial clash against the Queensland Reds at Suncorp...