Melbourne Rebels Training Session

Former Wallaby makes way in Rebels reshuffle

THE Rebels have finalised their rugby department for the 2018 season with the announcement of Dave Wessels’ support staff in coaching and high performance positions.

A photo taken on August 19, 2017 shows Australian Wallabies lock Adam Coleman (C) reacting after a try by the New Zealand All Blacks in their Rugby Championship Test match in Sydney. The Wallabies hopes of closing the gap on the world champion All Blacks suffered "a huge blow" on August 25, 2017, on the eve of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash in Dunedin with senior lock Adam Coleman ruled out. / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

‘He had a gut hanging out the front of his pants’

NEW Melbourne coach Dave Wessels is making no apologies for putting his players through a tortuous pre-season, saying their fitness isn’t good enough to challenge for the Super Rugby title.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Adam Coleman of the Force celebrates after crossing for a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Force and the Rebels at nib Stadium on July 7, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

How Rebels landed nine Wallabies

ADAM Coleman has become the latest Wallaby to join the “Galacticos” at the Rebels next year but Melbourne boss Baden Stephenson said the club’s wages bill is all above board.

Australia's lock Adam Coleman (C) celebrates scoring a try during the rugby union international Test match between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales, on November 11, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. Use in books subject to Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) approval.

Top Wallaby added to rising Rebel army

MELBOURNE Rebels have taken another step in their quest for a maiden Super Rugby finals appearance after securing one of the game’s best forwards on a two-year deal.

Adam Coleman for the Wallabies during the match between the Wallabies and the Sprinkboks at nib Stadium in Perth, Saturday, September 9, 2017. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Force be with you: Rebels sign another player from WA

THE Melbourne Rebels have signed numerous players from the dead carcass of the Western Force, and they’ve now announced another recruit from Western Australia who’s also a Wallaby.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Jordan Uelese of Australia talks with Sekope Kepu and Scott Sio at a break in play during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at nib Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rebels re-sign best young hooker in Australia

WHEN it rains, it pours! The Melbourne Rebels have locked away the best young hooker in the country until 2020, further bolstering their already impressive list.

Jono Lance of the Force scores a try during the Round 17 Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs at NIB Stadium in Perth, Saturday July 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Rebels secure Force flyhalf Lance

TWO-time Super Rugby champion Jono Lance has signed for the Melbourne Rebels as the 2017 wooden spooner continues to strengthen ahead of next year’s campaign.

Melbourne Rebels Training Session

Former Wallaby makes way in Rebels reshuffle

THE Rebels have finalised their rugby department for the 2018 season with the announcement of Dave Wessels’ support staff in coaching and high performance positions.

A photo taken on August 19, 2017 shows Australian Wallabies lock Adam Coleman (C) reacting after a try by the New Zealand All Blacks in their Rugby Championship Test match in Sydney. The Wallabies hopes of closing the gap on the world champion All Blacks suffered "a huge blow" on August 25, 2017, on the eve of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash in Dunedin with senior lock Adam Coleman ruled out. / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST / IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

‘He had a gut hanging out the front of his pants’

NEW Melbourne coach Dave Wessels is making no apologies for putting his players through a tortuous pre-season, saying their fitness isn’t good enough to challenge for the Super Rugby title.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Adam Coleman of the Force celebrates after crossing for a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Force and the Rebels at nib Stadium on July 7, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

How Rebels landed nine Wallabies

ADAM Coleman has become the latest Wallaby to join the “Galacticos” at the Rebels next year but Melbourne boss Baden Stephenson said the club’s wages bill is all above board.

Australia's lock Adam Coleman (C) celebrates scoring a try during the rugby union international Test match between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales, on November 11, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. Use in books subject to Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) approval.

Top Wallaby added to rising Rebel army

MELBOURNE Rebels have taken another step in their quest for a maiden Super Rugby finals appearance after securing one of the game’s best forwards on a two-year deal.

Adam Coleman for the Wallabies during the match between the Wallabies and the Sprinkboks at nib Stadium in Perth, Saturday, September 9, 2017. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Force be with you: Rebels sign another player from WA

THE Melbourne Rebels have signed numerous players from the dead carcass of the Western Force, and they’ve now announced another recruit from Western Australia who’s also a Wallaby.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Jordan Uelese of Australia talks with Sekope Kepu and Scott Sio at a break in play during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at nib Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rebels re-sign best young hooker in Australia

WHEN it rains, it pours! The Melbourne Rebels have locked away the best young hooker in the country until 2020, further bolstering their already impressive list.

Australia Conference

	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Brumbies	15	6	0	9	10	36	34
	2		Force	15	6	0	9	2	-91	26
	3		Reds	15	4	0	11	5	-158	21
	4		Waratahs	15	4	0	11	3	-126	19
	5		Rebels	15	1	1	13	3	-333	9

New Zealand Conference

	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Crusaders	15	14	0	1	7	241	63
	2		Hurricanes	15	12	0	3	10	324	58
	3		Chiefs	15	12	1	2	7	141	57
	4		Highlanders	15	11	0	4	7	180	51
	5		Blues	15	7	1	7	7	34	37

South Africa 1 Conference

	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Stormers	15	10	0	5	3	54	43
	2		Cheetahs	15	4	0	11	5	-156	21
	3		Bulls	15	4	0	11	4	-120	20
	4		Sunwolves	15	2	0	13	4	-356	12

South Africa 2 Conference

	Rank		Team	p	w	d	l	bp	pd	pts
	1		Lions	15	14	0	1	9	322	65
	2		Sharks	15	9	1	5	4	69	42
	3		Jaguares	15	7	0	8	5	18	33
	4		Kings	15	6	0	9	4	-79	28