The Latest Breaking News from the Melbourne Rebels

Maroons debutant Fifita has star union dad to thank

Queensland debutant Jojo Fifita followed his rugby union star father around the world, but it was dad's advice to join Gold Coast that changed his life.

AAP · May 19

Concussion prompts Gordon into retirement at 22

Queensland Reds fullback Mason Gordon has announced his rugby retirement at 22, due to ongoing symptoms from a concussion suffered in pre-season training.

AAP · May 14, 2025

Lions will face indigenous and Pacific team on Australian tour

The clash on July 22 fills the gap in the schedule left when the Melbourne Rebels went into administration.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Storm stars look to inspire Rebels to Super final upset

Storm star Christian Welch has used Queensland's unlikely 2020 State of Origin series win to try to inspire the Melbourne Rebels in their first Super final.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Rugby union cops another body blow as the Melbourne Rebels are axed. How can the sport bounce back?

The axing of the Melbourne Rebels from the Super Rugby competition, though not unexpected, is another blow to rugby union in Australia.

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Sacked Waratahs coach sympathises with Melbourne Rebels

Departing NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman reckons the Melbourne Rebels' brutal removal from Super Rugby puts his sacking in perspective.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Rebels' failings on field and off lead to Super axing

The Melbourne Rebels' lack of on-field success, compared with AAMI Park neighbours the Melbourne Storm, contributed to their financial woes and ultimate demise.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Test props answer SOS call from NSW Waratahs

Battling a front-row crisis, the NSW Waratahs have secured the short-term services of international props Pone Fa'amausili and Enrique Pieretto.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Rebels reeling after Crusaders hand out 39-0 thumping

The Crusaders have produced their best display of the Super Rugby Pacific season to beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch on Friday night.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal

The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.

AAP · Apr 25, 2024