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Phipps off to Waratahs

Stathi Paxinos Nick Phipps' future looks to be in a New South Wales Waratahs jumper from next year.

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Speculation over, Phipps going to Waratahs

Stathi Paxinos Technical glitch leads to posting of confirmation by ARU earlier than intended.

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.

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Saffy stronger than ever

Stathi Paxinos One year ago Jarrod Saffy was looking at the end of his career, which had spanned both rugby codes, because of a neck injury suffered at a Melbourne Rebels training session.

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Rebels prepare for a new generation

Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels face more changes with the club on Wednesday confirming that Gareth Delve, Richard Kingi and James King would be joining the likes of Ged Robinson and Nick Phipps leaving at the end...

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Luck of the Rebels

Stathi Paxinos The odds were that the Melbourne Rebels' luck had to change some time.

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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...

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Rebels players back Hill to hilt

Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels players are backing embattled coach Damien Hill and will do their bit to help him keep his job beyond the end of the season, says half-back Nick Phipps.

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Rebels boss defends signings

Stathi Paxinos Outgoing Melbourne Rebels chief executive Steve Boland admitted prized signings James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale had not been able to fully deliver for the struggling club, but did not regret their...

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Delve has faith in his down-on-luck Rebels

Stathi Paxinos Melbourne Rebels skipper believes one breakthrough win will kick-start his team's faltering season.

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Tapuai fancied a Rebels move

Stathi Paxinos Queensland Reds inside-centre says he was tempted to return to the city where he grew up.

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Phipps didn't want too much

Stathi Paxinos Nick Phipps has denied suggestions that he priced himself out of reach of Rebels.

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Rebels forwards to take control, says O'Connor

Stathi Paxinos The stand-in Melbourne Rebels captain was eager to promote his forwards in Friday night's game against New South Wales.

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Rebels face anxious wait on Beale

Stathi Paxinos The No.10 hurt his left shoulder in a tackle mid-way through the second half.

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Beale may play after scans clear injury

Stathi Paxinos, Melissa Woods KURTLEY BEALE could still play against former team NSW on Friday night after scans cleared the Melbourne Rebels star of seriously injuring his shoulder in the 30-13 loss to the Brumbies.

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I'm ready to lead, says O'Connor

Stathi Paxinos James O'Connor had plenty of what he calls 'reflection time' last year.

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O'Connor given his chance to lead

Stathi Paxinos James O'Connor will captain the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby game for the first time.

O'Connor rewarded after delving deep into motivation

Stathi Paxinos JAMES O'CONNOR had plenty of what he calls ''reflection time" last year. The talented 22-year-old sat out much of the year because of a lacerated liver that ruined his Super Rugby season with the...

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Beale stays quiet on future

Stathi Paxinos Kurtley Beale says he 'loves' playing with the Melbourne Rebels, but the Wallabies star is not ready to publicly commit his future to the team.

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Rebel reports for duty

Stathi Paxinos Jarrod Saffy of the Melbourne Rebels has been through one of the battles of his life.