Five talking points ahead of Super Rugby season
Ahead of the Super Rugby season, Tom Decent looks at five main talking points.
Melbourne Rebels
Rebels will rise to occasion: English
Rebels' winger Tom English has backed his young side to cause some surprises in Thursday night's Super Rugby season-opener against Auckland Blues.
Melbourne Rebels hit by more injuries, name five debutants for Super Rugby opener
Melbourne Rebels have named their side for Thursday night's opening round clash with Auckland Blues at AAMI Park.
From kegs to kicks: Melbourne Rebels recruit Jackson Garden-Bachop chases debut
Melbourne Rebels playmaker Jackson Garden-Bachop has made it to Super Rugby the hard way but his debut could be fast approaching.
Rebels rookie Maddocks making Super Rugby strides
There was a time during the off-season when playing Super Rugby was the furthest thing from Jack Maddocks' mind.
Melbourne Rebels re-sign star Reece Hodge but lose prop Toby Smith to injury
Melbourne Rebels re-signed one of their rising stars but lost another crucial defensive cog just a week before the Super Rugby season kicks off.
Reds draw as Rebels the only Aussie winners at Tens
Australian franchises are off to a mixed start as they come to terms with scorching conditions at the inaugural Brisbane Global Rugby Tens.
Rebels' Koroibete out of Brisbane Tens
Melbourne Rebels insist code-hopper Marika Koroibete remains a chance for their Super Rugby season opener despite being ruled out of the Brisbane Global Tens.
Turinui to make 'wildcard' return with Rebels
Former Wallabies vice captain Morgan Turinui will come out of retirement and off the Melbourne Rebels' coaching bench to play at the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens next weekend.
Rebels sign Japanese winger
The Melbourne Rebels have signed Japanese international winger Kentaro Kodama ahead of their Super Rugby campaign.
Marika Koroibete makes immediate impression as he joins Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels and Marika Koroibete had their first proper introduction at training Monday and the first impression was a strong one.
Wallabies turn to former NRL star for spring tour
Michael Cheika will set about blooding new talent - and plenty of it - as the rugby world reacts to the Wallabies coach's latest rant.
Brumbies concede rugby needs financial change as ARU offers alliance
The ACT Brumbies say they will continue working with the ARU to find a way to make rugby financially viable, conceding the game must change for it to be successful in the future.
NRL Grand Final 2016: Marika Koroibete potential suspension could be served in rugby union
New Wallabies prospect Marika Koroibete could start his rugby union career with a suspension.
Hodge eyeing up 65m penalties against Boks
Wallabies skills coach and former AFL player Mick Byrne says Reece Hodge possesses one of the best kicks he has seen.
Koroibete not money hungry: Kerevi
Wallaby Samu Kerevi has defended rugby-bound winger Marika Koroibete from accusations he is money hungry for describing his move away from the NRL as a "business decision".
Melbourne Rebels to kick off Super Rugby 2017 season with Blues at AAMI Park
Melbourne Rebels will embrace the spotlight when they open the 2017 Super Rugby season against the Blues of Auckland at AAMI Park on February 23.
Melbourne Rebels re-sign winger Dom Shipperley for 2017 season
Dom Shipperley will continue on Melbourne Rebels' wing for another season after re-signing for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Rebels sign Japan's powerful No.8 Mafi
Melbourne Rebels' back row will be even more potent in 2017 after the signing of Japan's No.8 Amanaki Mafi to a one-year deal.
Rebels snare young Lomax from Brumbies
Melbourne Rebels have managed to secure Australian under-20s tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax from Super Rugby conference rivals the Brumbies.