Rugby Australia (RA), the country’s governing body for rugby union, has taken control of the Melbourne Rebels after that team’s collapse into administration just weeks before the start of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The side formally entered voluntary administration on Monday (January 29) after struggling with long-standing financial issues, facing debts exceeding AU$10 million ($6.61 million).
Confirming it would take over day to day running of the club, RA said it would work with the appointed administrator to ensure the Rebels men’s and women’s teams’ participation in the upcoming Super…
