Rebels

This weeks addition we move to Australia, who have the 2014 Super Rugby title in the Waratahs, and in the continent boast some of the world's most exciting and talented footballers. Here's who wee think will make marks on this years' competition.

Qantas Wallaby and three-time Super Rugby Champion Radike Samo will join the RaboDirect Rebels for the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season.

Sean Hedger will be at the helm of the Melbourne Rising team that will compete in the inaugural National Rugby Championship (NRC), kicking off in mid/late August 2014, after being named as Head Coach.

The Waratahs claimed their third successive win with a 41-19 triumph over the Melbourne Rebels in Friday's Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park.

The RaboDirect Rebels have beaten the Reds for the first time in Super Rugby, with a double from Luke Burgess leading the way to a nail-biting 30-27 victory secured at the death.

Beauden Barrett's boot proved the difference as the Hurricanes bounced back from their loss to the Waratahs last weekend with a 25-15 victory over the Rebels in Melbourne.

In an exclusive interview with melbournerebels.com.au, Qantas Wallabies Coach Ewen McKenzie discusses the Club's direction to play local Rugby in Melbourne, reflects on his time in the Dewar Shield and talks about the Rebels season and Wallaby aspirations.

Gareth Anscombe kicked 17 points as the Chiefs beat the Reds 22-16 while Nick Cummins scored a hat-trick in a historic Western Force win over the Waratahs in the first two Super Rugby clashes of the day.

The RaboDirect Rebels have continued their winning ways of 2014, with an 18-15 point victory over the Queensland Reds in front of 8788 Rugby fans at Ballymore.

A much milder climate than last week’s sweltering conditions greeted the RaboDirect Rebels in Geelong at Simonds Stadium, as they looked to build on last weeks performance in Albury.

The RaboDirect Rebels have started of their 2014 season with a 33-28 win in their first trial over the NSW Waratahs, in 42 degree conditions at Albury Sports Ground.

RaboDirect Rebels' General Manager of Rugby Sam Cordingley will return to Brisbane after accepting a position at the Queensland Reds, a Club he played 43 Super Rugby matches for.

The RaboDirect Rebels have signed lock Sam Jeffries on an Extended Playing Squad (EPS) contract to join the Club for the 2014 season, leaving just one place to be filled in the Club's 35-man playing roster.

The Melbourne Rebels have announced that Mission Australia have become the Official Membership and Charity Partner for the 2014 season. Since the Rebels' inception, the two organisations have worked together actively integrating our community values, and as a match day charity of the Club.

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