Had Tim Horan have raised the Rebels coaching question last month it would have been appropriate. But there are promising signs at the Melbourne franchise.
The Waratahs have lost the blue-collar attitude that defined them last year and the season doesn’t get any easier from here.
From Thornbury High to the Wallabies,Rob Leota has overcome family adversity to reach the top. As he re-signs with Rugby Australia and works towards a return from injury,the Rebels captain paid tribute to his mother,Vao.
After a rare outbreak of spicy pre-game banter,NSW and the Rebels have set the scene for a rugged clash in Melbourne on Friday night.
The Waratahs will welcome back Wallabies forwards in Melbourne,where they haven’t beaten the Rebels since 2019.
The Hurricanes captain could be ruled out for up to four weeks after crossing the line in round two. The Waratahs face the New Zealand outfit in round four.
The Wallabies coach watched every game of the Super Round in person in Melbourne. One spectator captured a revealing “scribble” in his notebook.
Hurricanes skipper Ardie Savea could face sanctions for a throat-slitting gesture during his side’s 39-33 win over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.
The Rebels led 24-10 before a Force comeback led by former All Black Jeremy Thrush sealed the deal for the Westerners.
The man nicknamed the Tongan Thor will be heading to Melbourne for the 2024 season and he aims to bring more fans into the Rebels’ fold.
The key themes and the faces to watch in Super Rugby 2023.