Folau shines in big Tahs rugby trial win
8 years ago by The RoarIsrael Folau has marked his return from an unusually long off-season break with a trademark try and an assist in the NSW Waratahs’ 47-5 win over the Melbourne Rebels. Folau, who was rested from last...
Sacrifices and opportunities: Life not too grim for former Force players
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auI wonder what Taniela Tupou thinks of the latest grumble from a former Western Force player. Two days after Tupou’s family home in Tonga was swept away by Cyclone Gita’s 200 km/hr winds, new...
Beale back but Wallabies halves miss trial
8 years ago by The RoarNSW Waratahs “barometer” Kurtley Beale is playing in Thursday’s rugby trial against Melbourne Rebels but the nation’s two most established halfbacks will be missing. Both teams...
New-look Rebels can fill AAMI Park, says new coach Wessels
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Melbourne Rebels can realise their massive Super Rugby potential and fill the empty stands at AAMI Park if they’re prepared to work hard enough, coach David Wessels says. Since their inception...
Rebels recruit Genia in doubt for Tens
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auA fractured back looks likely to rob Wallabies halfback Will Genia of a return to his beloved Suncorp Stadium and planned Melbourne Rebels debut. Genia arrived in Queensland to play for the Rebels in the...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGatland names unchanged XV to face England Wales coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team to face England in the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham. There is just one change amongst the...
Adam Coleman named Rebels captain
8 years ago by Melbourne RebelsThe Melbourne Rebels have announced Adam Coleman as captain for the 2018 Super Rugby season.Coleman, who follows in the footsteps of Stirling Mortlock (2011-12), Gareth Delve (2013), Scott Higginbotham...
Rebels announce their new Super Rugby captain
8 years ago by TheRoar.com.auWhat may be perceived as a weakness for the Melbourne Rebels could prove to be their greatest strength, according to newly-appointed captain Adam Coleman. The Australia lock, who was one of a dozen Western...
Higginbotham named Reds captain
8 years ago by Queensland RedsQueensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has confirmed Scott Higginbotham as the Reds captain for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The 31-year-old will be the 117th captain to lead Queensland in its...
Reds sign Jono Lance
8 years ago by Reds RugbyThe Queensland Reds have added further experience to their backline for the 2018 Super Rugby season, with the signing of former Queensland representative Jono Lance. The 27-year-old flyhalf has...
