Melbourne Rebels
Neck injury fails to stop Melbourne back-rower
STATHI PAXINOS A year ago Jarrod Saffy was looking at the end of his career, which had spanned both rugby codes, because of a neck injury he had suffered at a Rebels training session.
Higginbotham reboots Rebels with laid-back captaincy style
GEORGINA ROBINSON There are very few rugby players who find captaining a side relaxing.
Rebels v Waratahs
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Resurgent Rebels have won respect, say Waratahs
GEORGINA ROBINSON For so long the whipping boys of Australian rugby, as pointed out by a sniping New Zealand pundit who bemoaned their rivals' lack of depth, the Rebels are finally commanding respect.
Rebels' confidence up for Waratahs clash
The Melbourne Rebels’ drought-breaking Super Rugby win over the Stormers has created confidence they can achieve another breakthrough against the NSW Waratahs on Friday night.
Rebels hope storming win helps save coach's skin
STATHI PAXINOS The Melbourne Rebels players say they realise the only way they can help coach Damien Hill keep his job is by winning.
Rugby
Rebels finally finish in front
A late penalty try at last gave the Melbourne Rebels something to smile about as they recorded a breakthrough 30-21 win over the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park on Friday night.
Rugby
Pint-sized Rebels up for Super challenge
The Melbourne Rebels are confident their new pint-sized halves pairing Nic Stirzaker and Bryce Hegarty won't be out-muscled by the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park on Friday night.
Rebels v Stormers
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Rugby
Coach backs Beale's move to check into rehab facility
Melissa Woods Melbourne have no idea if troubled Wallaby Kurtley Beale will wear a Rebels jersey again, but coach Damien Hill has praised his decision to check into an alcohol treatment facility.
Rugby
Beale takes indefinite break for drink rehab
Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale will stand down from rugby indefinitely as he seeks assistance for alcohol-related issues.
Rugby
O'Connor cleared of serious chest injury
James O'Connor's hopes of playing in the Wallabies' Test series against the British and Irish Lions remain alive after the star back was cleared of a serious chest injury.
Rugby
Blues get their swagger back, for 40 minutes at least
Marc Hinton The Melbourne Rebels were unable to snap their depressing trend of late losses when they fell to the Blues 36-32 in their Super Rugby clash on Saturday night.
Rebel on the outer again after breaching alcohol ban
GEORGINA ROBINSON Kurtley Beale's rugby future has been thrown into doubt for the second time in six weeks after the Rebels five-eighth was caught breaching behavioural protocols in Melbourne at the weekend.
Rugby Union
Beale ban good for us - Blues coach
Auckland Blues coach John Kirwan didn't mince words in welcoming news that his team won't face newly-suspended Wallabies and Melbourne Rebels star Kurtley Beale on Saturday.
Rugby Union
Beale stood down by Rebels
STATHI PAXINOS Kurtley Beale has again been suspended, after the troubled star broke the conditions of his return to rugby by drinking alcohol the night after returning for the Melbourne Rebels and missing a scheduled counselling appointment.
Rugby
Timani signs with Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels have continued their signing spree with young NSW Waratahs back-rower Lopeti Timani joining the Super Rugby side.
Higgers reinforces Rebel alliance
MICHAEL LYNCH Scott Higginbotham knows what it takes to win a Super Rugby premiership, having done so with the Queensland Reds, so the Wallaby back-rower's move to sign a contract extension with the Melbourne Rebels is a vote of confidence for the struggling Victorian franchise that has won only twice in 10 outings this season.
Rugby
Brave Rebels comeback falls agonisingly short
Michael Lynch A spirited second half fightback by the Melbourne Rebels, illuminated by a tremendous individual Kurtley Beale try, just fell short as the Victorian side went down 39-33 in a thrilling Super Rugby clash in front of 13,107 fans.
Rugby
Teammates rally around media-shy Beale
Troubled Kurtley Beale may not be ready to publicly discuss his demons, but his Melbourne Rebels captain and coach say he is mentally prepared for a Super Rugby return.
Rugby
Beale named on bench for Rebels
Kurtley Beale has won over his Melbourne teammates and coach Damien Hill to be named on the bench for the Rebels' Super Rugby clash on Friday night with the Chiefs.
Rugby
Beale's suspension over
Coach Damien Hill will consult the rest of the Rebels playing group before deciding whether or not to rush Kurtley Beale back for Friday night's Super Rugby showdown with the Chiefs.
Penalty count gives Rebels more heartache
Melissa Woods Outstanding performances from Wallabies Scott Higginbotham and James O'Connor could not prevent the Melbourne Rebels having another Super Rugby victory snatched from their grasp as the Crusaders stole a 30-26 win.
Rugby
Heartbreak for Rebels as Taylor-made Crusaders sneak home
Melissa Woods The Melbourne Rebels have suffered another heart-breaking defeat with the Crusaders coming from behind for a 30-26 win in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.
Crusaders target Rebels dangermen
Mercurial pivot James O'Connor and rugged loose forward Scott Higginbotham have been targeted as danger men by the Crusaders ahead of their Super Rugby match against the Melbourne Rebels in Christchurch on Sunday.
Rugby
Ex-Rebel Danny Cipriani hit by bus
Former Melbourne Rebels and England five-eighth Danny Cipriani has been hospitalised after being hit by a bus while on a night out in Leeds.
