Rugby Australia is working with the debt-ridden melbourne Rebels to ensure they field a team in this yearâs Super Rugby Pacific competition but has offered no guarantees beyond that.
Melbourne formally entered voluntary administration on Monday night, with the season set to get underway in less than a month.
The national governing body said it remains committed to rugby in Victoria but offered no clues about how that may look.
In a statement, Rugby Australia (RA) said it will focus on a âviable professional rugby footprint in Melbourne that can be sustainable and commercially successful in the futureâ.
RA boss Phil Waugh said head office will work with the appointed administrator to ensure Melbourne teams play in this yearâs mens and womenâs Super competitions.
âRA is committed to ensuring the Melbourne Rebels play in the 2024 Super Rugby competitions, and we will support their preparation for the new season,â Waugh said in a statement.
âAs custodians of the game, we are determined to ensure that RA is making responsible decisions for a sustainable and successful future â we will work with the Rebels and the relevant stakeholders to that end.â
Super Rugby Pacificâs Super Round, set to take place on 1-3 March at…
