Melbourne Rebels
Kings (11) 44 / 3 (3) Rebels (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT, Sunday 03:30 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Sharks (3) 9 / 9 (6) Rebels (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, South Africa at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT, Sunday 03:30 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Rebels (13) 19 / 17 (12) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 09:45 GMT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (20) 51 / 12 (0) Rebels (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEDT, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (25) 25 / 32 (6) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 08:45 GMT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (3) 14 / 27 (7) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 08:45 GMT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (31) 71 / 6 (6) Rebels (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand at 06:15 SA Time (17:15 NZ Time, 15:15 AEST, 04:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (15) 18 / 56 (25) Blues (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AAMi Park, Melbourne at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 08:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Reds (7) 28 / 31 (24) Rebels (Final Score)
The Reds and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (43) 85 / 26 (7) Rebels (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (17) 31 / 57 (23) Stormers (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 19:40 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Rebels (10) 27 / 22 (8) Force (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 08:05 SA Time (06:05 GMT, 16:05 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Chiefs (26) 36 / 15 (3) Rebels (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
FMG Stadium, Hamilton at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (10) 22 / 30 (20) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Blues (24) 36 / 30 (18) Rebels (Final Score)
The Blues and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Eden Park, Auckland at 07:15 SA Time (05:15 GMT, 17:15 NZ Time, 15:15 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (10) 36 / 14 (14) Cheetahs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (8) 13 / 38 (26) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEDT, 21:45 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (3) 17 / 21 (21) Rebels (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 08:05 SA Time (06:05 GMT, 16:05 AEDT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (0) 3 / 27 (13) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 10:45 SA Time (08:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Sunwolves (6) 9 / 35 (11) Rebels (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo at 06:15 SA Time (04:15 GMT, 13:15 Japan Time, 15:15 AEDT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (16) 25 / 23 (10) Reds (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Reds did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 10:45 SA Time (08:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Bulls (28) 45 / 25 (3) Rebels (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT, 00:00 Sunday AEDT).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Force (13) 19 / 25 (17) Rebels (Final Score)
The Western Force and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
nib Stadium, Perth at 12:55 SA Time (10:55 GMT, 18:55 AWST).
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The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Jamie Hagen
The Melbourne Rebels have signed Irish international prop Jamie Hagan for 2 Super Rugby seasons.
Hagan, 28, a tighthead prop who has made more than 100 appearances for Leinster, Connacht and London Irish, made his full international debut for Ireland against the United States of America in 2013.
Hagan becomes only the 2nd fully capped Irish international to sign for an Australian Super Rugby team, after front-rower Peter Clohessy spent the 1997 season with the Reds.
Hagan said he was looking forward to testing himself in the Southern Hemisphere’s renowned provincial competition.
Culum Retallick
The Melbourne Rebels have strengthened their squad for the 2016 season with the signing of lock Culum Retallick from the Blues on a 2 year deal.
Retallick has made nearly 50 Super Rugby appearances since debuting for the Chiefs in 2010, also representing the Blues and Highlanders, where he played alongside future Rebels teammates Tamati Ellison and Adam Thomson.
He has also made close to a century of appearances for Bay of Plenty in the ITM Cup since debuting as a 23 year old in 2008, and joins on a foreign developing player contract.
Retallick said he was excited about challenging himself professionally, and joining a team he has watched develop in recent years.
Adam Thompson
The Melbourne Rebels have announced the signing of former Reds and All Blacks back rower, Adam Thomson, for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Thomson will bring a wealth of experience to Melbourne, having made 83 Super Rugby appearances for the Highlanders and Reds as well as winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup with the All Blacks among 31 appearances for his country (29 Tests).
Capable of playing anywhere in the loose forwards, Thomson played alongside compatriot Tamati Ellison for both the Highlanders and All Blacks, while he worked with Rebels’ Assistant Coach Zane Hilton during their time together at Canon Eagles in Japan’s Top League. Thomson is a try-scoring back rower, having crossed 21 times at Super Rugby level.
Pat Leafa
Tim Metcher
The Melbourne Rebels’ retention program continues to reap dividends, with front rowers Pat Leafa (2017) and Tim Metcher (2016) re-committing to the club on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old hooker has made 34 appearances for the team in his 3 seasons in Melbourne, not missing a Super Rugby match in the last 2 seasons, while Metcher joined the Rebels in 2015 and made his Super Rugby debut against the Waratahs in Sydney. He also came off the bench as the Rebels earned a bonus point victory over the Blues in Round 13 at AAMI Park.
For Leafa, who was already contracted for the 2016 season, being offered an early extension showed the club’s faith in him, his continued development and his positive influence on the team as a member of the leadership group.
Rebels (14) 21 / 20 (17) Bulls (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 07:30 SA Time (15:30 AEST, 05:30 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Laurie Weeks
Melbourne Rebels prop Laurie Weeks has been suspended for 3 weeks after he was found guilty for punching Cell C Sharks prop Jannie du Plessis in their Round 16 encounter.
The sanction means that Weeks will play no further part in this year’s competion as his team only has 2 games left.
Weeks was found guilty under Law 10.4 (a): Punching or striking, after he was sent off during a Super Rugby match at the weekend.
The incident occurred in the 29th minute of the match with footage showing Weekes throwing a flurry of punches to Du Plessis’ head.
Weeks has been suspended from all forms of the game for 3 weeks up to and including 20 June 2015.
Laurie Weeks
Melbourne Rebel prop Laurie Weeks is facing a lengthy ban in the wake of his brain explosion against the Cell C Sharks at the weekend.
Weeks was handed a Red Card in his team’s 21 / 25 loss to the Sharks in Durban on Friday.
The Rebels prop launched a flurry of punches on Sharks rival Jannie du Plessis, after the latter had slapped him with an open hand against the back of the head.
Du Plessis was Yellow-Carded for his part in the ensuing fracas, which happened just short of the half-hour mark, while Weeks was shown a Red Card for landing about 10 punches on various parts of Du Plessis’ head.
Weeks will be have to appear before a judicial officer and will be charged with having contravened Law 10.4 (a): Punching or striking.
Sharks (10) 25 / 21 (7) Rebels (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at
Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 SA Time (17:10 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Sefanaia Naivalu
has recovered from a concussion and is available for selection as the Melbourne Rebels head to Durban to tackle the Sharks in Round 16.
Toby Smith (back) has also recovered from his injury to be available for selection this week.
Tighthead prop Tim Metcher has injured his knee in the Connect Dewar Shield and is undergoing further tests, while Tamati Ellison is suffering from a groin niggle.
Metcher and Ellison will know after further assessment of their injuries if they are available to play.
Stormers (18) 31 / 15 (7) Rebels (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town at 19:10 SA Time (17:10 GMT, Sunday 03:10 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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James Hanson
Reds hooker James Hanson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season, after signing with the Melbourne Rebels.
Hanson made his Reds debut in 2010 and has played 80 games for the Brisbane based side. He has also played 9 Tests for the Wallabies since making his debut for Australia in 2012.
A product of Brisbane’s St. Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace and Premier Grade club University of Queensland, Hanson progressed through the Queensland pathway after 1st representing the state at Schoolboys level in 2005. He joined the Reds in 2008 as a member of their academy squad and made his Super Rugby debut 2 years later.
Reds head coach Richard Graham said: “James and Saia Fainga’a have jostled for the starting role over the last couple of seasons. ”
Sefanaia Naivalu
Electrifying wing Sefanaia Naivalu is the only injury concern for the Melbourne Rebels as they prepare to face the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Naivalu, who scored a double last week during the Rebels loss to the Reds in Brisbane, is facing a test before being declared fit to play against the Stormers in Cape Town at Newlands.
The speedster suffered a head knock against the Reds on Friday in Brisbane, and will follow concussion protocols this week.