Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh and director of high performance Peter Horne.

'Shrinking the sport': Legal threat after Rebels axing

Phil Waugh claims a consortium bidding to rescue the Melbourne Rebels were given every opportunity to press their case as an ugly legal battle now looms.

Rob Leota, Carter Gordon and Taniela Tupou.

Where Horan would put homeless Wallabies in 2025

In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity and Wallabies legend Tim Horan is urging Rugby Australia to bolster the Waratahs and Force.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane leads the haka at Mt Smart Stadium.

NZ rugby's 'civil war' ignited after divisive vote

A scathing independent review released last year said NZ Rugby's governance model was not fit for purpose and change was required.

Dejected Rob Leota and Sam Talakai of the Rebels react.

Devastating decision on future of Super Rugby team

The Rebels will not play in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition after a rescue package "did not demonstrate sufficient financial viability."

'Abused my body': Brutal reality putting Olympics at risk

The 32-year-old said he "was having a lot of trouble sleeping" while dealing with the issue but returned to running on Sunday with no setbacks since.

Paddy Ryan of the Waratahs is congratulated after a scrum.

Prop answers SOS in 'bittersweet' NSW farewell

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC TEAMS: The Waratahs have welcomed back a centurion to help navigate a front row injury crisis in their final game.

Rebels prop Taniela Tupou runs towards the Brumbies ruck for a cleanout.

Wallabies prop Tupou warned for ugly 'brain snap'

Taniela Tupou is free to play the final match of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season after he was cited for an ugly cleanout.

Tim Ryan of the Reds dives over to score a try during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Western Force.

Barking mad Junkyard Dog's hat-trick seals enormous win

The Queensland Reds kept the Western Force out of the contest from start to finish, only letting in a try with two minute to go.

James Slipper tweaked his calf in the Brumbies win over the Rebels in Canberra.

Brumbies sweating on Wallabies titan's fitness for finals

The Brumbies will have to wait and see how James Slipper pulls up after suffering a calf strain in his side's massive win over the Rebels.

Referee Angus Gardner gives a yellow card to Darby Lancaster of the Rebels during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels.

Yellow cards galore as ugly Brumbies net record win

The Brumbies played a quarter of the match with only 13 men as ill-disciplined crept in against the Rebels in the second half.