Rugby Australia (RA) has affirmed its commitment to Rugby in Victoria after the melbourne Rebels entered voluntary administration on Monday night.
As a result, RA will now work with the appointed administrator to ensure the Melbourne Rebels take the field for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women’s competitions.
As RA works with administrators, it will also focus on a viable professional Rugby footprint in Melbourne that can be sustainable and commercially successful in the future.
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh says the Rebels’ players and staff will be supported through this time.
“RA is committed to ensuring the Melbourne Rebels play in the 2024 Super Rugby competitions, and we will support their preparation for the new season,” said Waugh.
“As custodians of the game, we are determined to ensure that RA is making responsible decisions for a sustainable and successful future – we will work with the Rebels and the relevant stakeholders to that end.”
Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round, set to take place on 1-3 March at AAMI Park, will not be impacted.
Waugh said Rugby Australia would continue its dialogue with the Victorian Government in relation to the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
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