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Melissa Woods

Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal

Rugby Australia, led by chief executive Phil Waugh, has denied contributing to the Rebels' woes. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The administrator for the financially stricken Melbourne Rebels has recommended creditors accept a proposed deal to save the club, adding it may have been trading while insolvent for the last five years.

The Rebels went into voluntary administration in January with Rugby Australia (RA) taking over their competition licence and covering player and staff payments until the end of this season.

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