MELBOURNE, Australia — Rugby Australia said Tuesday it is working with the debt-affected Melbourne Rebels to ensure they field a team in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition. In a statement, Rugby Australia said it will focus on a “viable professional rugby footprint in Melbourne that can be sustainable and commercially successful in the future.” Rugby Australia chief executive Phil …
The playing future of Wallabies stars Taniela Tupou and Andrew Kellaway are up in the air amid reports the cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration needing a bailout of up to $500,000 to pay players and staff. Less than a month out from their season-opening clash against the Brumbies on February 23, the Rebels have appointed external financial advisers, …
