The future of the Melbourne Rebels has taken a dark turn with five staff including CEO Baden Stephenson sacked, and all remaining staff including coaches put on four-month deals to cover the 2024 Super Rugby season.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney bar bathroom
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the bathroom of a Bondi bar after a gruelling two-week trial.
Wallabies will play Georgia as one of six home Tests in 2024 under new coach Joe Schmidt
New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will start his “reset” of the national team against Wales and a historic clash against Georgia after confirmation of the six-Test home schedule for 2024.
‘Very good actress’: Lawyer slams Beale’s ‘manipulative’ accuser
A high-profile lawyer representing Wallabies star Kurtley Beale has slammed his accuser as being “manipulative” and a “very good actress” after sexual assault allegations.
Rugby star Kurtley Beale’s accuser’s ‘combative’ evidence: court
A jury has been urged to accept a woman’s “defiant” and “forthright” evidence as Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s gruelling two-week sexual assault trial nears an end.
‘I messed up’: What Beale told manager an hour after assault claim as staff speak out
Only an hour after he was confronted with accusations of a sexual assault, Wallabies star Kurtley Beale told a player manager he had “messed up”, a court has heard.
Pangai Jnr ‘hasn’t ruled out’ NRL return after boxing swap… and ‘didn’t get a cent’ from Dogs exit
Tevita Pangai Junior has left the door open for a return to the NRL and has reportedly had preliminary talks with the Broncos about a short-term deal.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s accuser grilled during heated trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Wallabies star Kurtley Beale in a bathroom stall has been grilled over four intense days in the witness box.
Woman grilled about wedding chat before Kurtley Beale’s alleged sex assault
A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Kurtley Beale has denied telling the Wallabies star he was “so hot” after showing him screenshots from his wedding.
‘Kind of scared’: Moment Kurtley Beale confronted with sex assault allegation
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Melbourne Rebels in $9m limbo as RA confirms next step
The debt-riddled Melbourne Rebels will play out the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season but there is no long-term commitment to the club which entered voluntary administration on Monday night.
Wallabies stars’ futures in doubt, Super Rugby side on brink of collapse after grim $9m move
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.
CCTV video ‘at odds’ with Beale accuser’s account as jury selected for alleged sex case
Lawyers representing Wallabies star Kurtley Beale say CCTV video from the night of an alleged sexual assault is “at odds” with some claims from the alleged victim.
Confirmed: Wallabies reveal Kiwi coach as Eddie Jones replacement
Former Ireland and All Blacks coach Joe Schmidt has been named the next Wallabies coach, finally putting the Eddie Jones saga behind Australian rugby.
Wales rugby star makes shock NFL switch on eve of major tournament
Wales rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit made the shock decision to leave the sport on Tuesday as he targets the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity of a career in American football.