The Rebels and Rugby Victoria have teamed up with Legacy Property and Investment Group on a two year deal. The new partnership is unique to Super Rugby, as it will deliver a program of community initiatives designed to promote inclusion and combat social inequity, violence and injustice. The back of the Rebels jersey’s will be … Continue reading "Rebels unveil new sponsor"

Waratahs captain Michael Hooper says NSW needs to play smart rugby against the Reds, in their back to the future clash at the SCG. NSW has won the past seven interstate derbies between the two sides, and Hooper said they could take something from that. “It’s positive for us but it’s also some great motivation … Continue reading "Waratahs need 'smart' rugby against Reds"

A Super Rugby debut would make thousands of kilometres and early morning wakeups worth it for Waratahs hooker Andrew Tuala. Tuala and his family live in Newcastle and the 28-year-old was commuting to Sydney for preseason training in the hope of earning a Super Rugby chance. That meant leaving home at 5am on training days … Continue reading "Travel paying off for Waratahs' Tuala"

Wallabies lock Izack Rodda will make a timely return to the Queensland starting XV on Friday, named in the side to face the Rebels. Rodda missed the abysmal 39-16 loss to the Blues due to a shoulder complaint but has recovered in time for the penultimate match of the season, one of four changes to the … Continue reading "Petaia the player to fill Kerevi's shoes: Rodda"

Jordan Uelese’s season is all but over, with the Wallabies confirming a suspected ACL rupture for the hooker. The likely Wallabies starter had played just 10 minutes in the second half of Melbourne’s win over the Blues when an attempted tackle on Akira Ioane left him clutching his left knee. He appeared to be in … Continue reading "Season over for Uelese after rupturing ACL"

Rebels flyhalf Quade Cooper isn’t out to change anyone’s perceptions in his first Super Rugby season in Melbourne, no matter what that means for his World Cup chances. Cooper hasn’t been part of a Wallabies squad since the 2017 June Series, with a season in club rugby last year after Reds coach Brad Thorn told … Continue reading "Back in Wallabies frame but Cooper not looking an inch past Rebels duty"