Rebels Super Rugby franchise sold
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe new Melbourne Rebels owners see Super Rugby’s push into South America and Asia as a major upside after buying the club from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). Private investment group Imperium...
Wallabies to host England in three Tests
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Australian Rugby Union (ARU) says it is listening to fans by downsizing the venues for two Tests next year against England. The Wallabies will play England in three Tests, with the first on June 11...
ARU sell Rebels to private investment group
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe cash-strapped Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have received a financial boost with the sale of the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby franchise to a private investment group.
Rebels sale confirmed, Andrew Cox to take over as Managing Director
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Australian and Victorian Rugby Union today confirmed the Melbourne Rebels have been sold to Melbourne-based investment company Imperium Sports Management. Following the on-field success of the Rebels...
Five uncapped players called into Cheika's preliminary Wallabies squad
1 decade ago by The GuardianLeague star Karmichael Hunt with chance to become dual internationalFormer NRL star Karmichael Hunt is among five uncapped players named by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in a 22-man preliminary train-on...
The Wrap: Super Rugby highs and lows
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auLooking to finish their best ever season in style, the Melbourne Rebels made the fatal mistake of wearing a Superman strip but playing like Lois Lane against the Force on Friday night. Coach Tony McGahan...
Wallabies announce train-on squad for Rugby Championships
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWallabies Coach Michael Cheika has confirmed a 22-man preliminary Wallabies train-on squad for the opening round of The Rugby Championship, against South Africa. Five uncapped players have been selected,...
Force upset Rebels in Melbourne
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auA length-of-the-field Luke Morahan try ruined Melbourne Rebels captain Scott Higginbotham’s farewell on Friday night as the bottom-of-the-table Western Force scored an upset 13-11 Super Rugby win....
Scott Higginbotham bids farewell to Melbourne as Rebels fall to Force
1 decade ago by The GuardianMelbourne Rebels 11-13 Western ForceBlues 7-44 HighlandersA length-of-the-field Luke Morahan try ruined Melbourne Rebels captain Scott Higginbotham’s farewell on Friday night as the Western Force scored...
Rebels grind out a narrow win over the Bulls
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have broken a three-game losing streak, holding on for a one-point victory over the Pretoria Bulls. The First Half The first half was a relatively subdued affair with both teams...
