Melbourne Rebels

AAMI Park pitch is churned up during a scrum when the Wallabies played England.

AAMI Park reassure Melbourne Rebels, will re-surface sections of pitch

Roy Ward    Melbourne Rebels won't relocate their final home game after receiving assurances about the AAMI Park pitch.

Rebels, ARU threaten to move game

Scott Fardy of the Wallabies kicks the turf at AAMI Park.

The Melbourne Rebels and Australian Rugby Union (ARU) are threatening to move the next Super Rugby fixture at AAMI Park unless the surface is fixed.

Rebels name Wallabies star Reece Hodge for Hurricanes run

Melbourne Rebel Reece Hodge is back for the practice game against the Hurricanes.

Roy Ward   Melburnians will get much-needed match practice against highly rated New Zealanders.

Player ratings for who tanked and who starred

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Chris Dutton   Wallabies v England: Player ratings for who tanked and who starred,

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Wallabies back McMahon to star in must-win Test

Sean McMahon, front right, enjoying the Wallabies team photo.

Roy Ward   The Wallabies have thrown their support behind the selection of Melbourne Rebels star Sean McMahon for Australia's must-win second Test against England on Saturday night.

Melbourne Rebels star Sean McMahon makes bid for Wallabies starting berth

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Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels flanker Sean McMahon will do everything he can to impress Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and earn a first home start against England at AAMI Park this Saturday night.

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Harris in doubt for England series after hamstring injury

Mike Harris has not played for Australia since 2013.

Roy Ward   Mike Harris' hamstring injury could postpone his return to the Wallabies squad for the England Test series.

Rebels star Naivalu flies to rescue in win over Western Force

Sefa Naivalu breaks a tackle against Western Force

Roy Ward   The Rebels hosted the Force on Sunday, winning 27-22.

Rebels rookie Hodge proving his club right in record season

Reece Hodge of the Rebels takes the ball.

Roy Ward   New South Wales' loss has proved to be Melbourne Rebels' gain when it comes to Reece Hodge.

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Melbourne Rebels switch Mike Harris to five-eighth for key Western Force clash

The Rebels' Mike Harris moves to the prominent five-eighth role.

Roy Ward   Tony McGahan has recalled Luke Jones, Jordy Reid and Cruze Ah Nau to start his club's clash with Western Force.

Melbourne Rebels aim to regain respect in Western Force showdown

Hungry: Rebels skipper Nic Stirzaker says his team have to learn how to handle poor patches of play.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels captain Nic Stirzaker says his side has to regain their honour after being physically outplayed by the Chiefs last round.

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Rebels re-sign Naivalu until end of 2019

Sefa Naivalu has extended his contract with the Rebels.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels have secured fan-favourite "Super" Sefa Naivalu until the end of the 2019 season.

McGahan fumes after 'embarrassing' display

A bright spot: Rebels fullback Mike Harris showed some nice touches on attack against the Chiefs in just his second game ...

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan will demand answers from his side for its "embarrassing" lack of physicality in its loss to the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Saturday night.

Rebels powerless to stop Chiefs barrage

Taleni Seu of the Chiefs looks for a gap.

Roy Ward   The Rebels faced the Chiefs in Waikato on Saturday night and lost 36-15.

Melbourne Rebels wing Tom English calls Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie the best in Super Rugby

Tom English says the Rebels will have to be on their guard against Chiefs' full-back Damian McKenzie.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels will be wary of the Chiefs' potent backline as they attempt to claim their second ever win in New Zealand on Saturday night.

Rebels regain Inman, English for Chiefs clash

Tom English comes back into the Rebels' starting line-up in place of the injured Cam Crawford.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels' rotating lineup continues into their crucial showdown with the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Saturday night.

Storm's Koroibete confirms Rebels switch

Marika Koroibete scores a try for Melbourne Storm.

Roy Ward   The long-anticipated move by Melbourne Storm winger Marika Koroibete to rugby union has been confirmed.

Michael Jones taking action to protect himself

Former Brumbies boss Michael Jones.

Christopher Knaus   Former ACT Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones says he is pursuing action in the ACT Supreme court to protect himself against attacks to damage his reputation.

Koroibete's deal with ARU is good for the winger, but is it good for Fiji?

Roy Masters

Roy Masters   The Fijian government is concerned young athletes are being exploited by unscrupulous managers.

Rebels winger out for four months

Cam Crawford was diagnosed with a broken hand and has had surgery.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels have lost a third player to a season-ending injury with winger Cam Crawford out for the rest of their Super Rugby campaign.