Hurricanes leave it late, Rebels rally to stun Brumbies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes lead the way in Super Rugby after a 25-22 win over the Highlanders, while the Rebels triumphed 29-26 against the Brumbies. Beauden Barrett kicked the Hurricanes...
Rebels vs Brumbies: Players Who Might Have Caught Cheika’s Eye?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a classic Australian Conference derby, the Melbourne Rebels came from behind to beat the Brumbies 29-26 at AAMI Park on Friday. With the World Cup only a few months away, here are a few players who...
WATCH: Henry Speight Scores Controversial Try As The Brumbies Lead The Rebels
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji-born Australian star Henry Speight scored a highly controversial try for the Brumbies in their encounter against the Melbourne Rebels. The ACT side had a scrum 5m out of the Rebels try line and they...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby wants relegation in Six Nations and Rugby Championship World Rugby has outlined plans for a new global competition and revealed that it wants to press for promotion...
Coleman returns to the Rebels Starting XV
7 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...
Monday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina change selection policy for 2019 In February Springbok director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus confirmed that South Africa have dropped their 30 test cap rule for selecting overseas-based...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmanaki Mafi joins Japan squad ahead of World Cup Ex-Melbourne Rebels backrower Amanaki Mafi has been called into Japan's extended Rugby World Cup training squad despite facing...
Amanaki Mafi joins Japan squad ahead of World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEx-Melbourne Rebels backrower Amanaki Mafi has been called into Japan's extended Rugby World Cup training squad despite facing an assault charge from his time at the Super Rugby club, confirms rugby.com. The...
Watch: Waisake Naholo sends Quade Cooper Flying
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper has been exceptional on his return to Super Rugby with the Melbourne Rebels helping his new side to back-to-back victories. However, this weekend he was found wanting on defence with...
Quade Cooper at it again as trademark skill puts Rebels in for two great tries
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Melbourne Rebels recorded their second win from their first two games of the season, helped by some moments of magic from Quade Cooper. He continued his impressive return to Super Rugby after a year...
