Rugby Australia (RA) said it remains committed to rugby in the state of Victoria after it was confirmed that the melbourne Rebels entered voluntary administration on Monday night.
That means the game’s governing body in Australia will be working with the appointed administrator to make sure that the Rebels participate in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women’s tournaments.
Rebels in the red
The Rebels are up to AU$9 million in debt and believed to owe the Australian Taxation Office about AUS$1 million in hire fees for their home ground AAMI Park, which is managed by the state government’s Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust.
RA will also be focused on finding a workable professional rugby footprint in Melbourne that can be sustainable and commercially successful in the future.
RA chief executive Phil Waugh said his organisation will be supporting the Rebels’ players and staff during 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…
