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Waratahs too hot for Rebels in Sydney

18/03/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 26118952
 

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Sunday 18 March 2018
 

Waratahs too hot for Rebels in Sydney  

 
The NSW Waratahs have ended the Melbourne Rebels unbeaten start to the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby campaign with a 51-27 victory at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday afternoon.

In sweltering conditions, which saw the game halted for drinks breaks midway through the halves as temperatures nudged the high 30s, the Waratahs came from behind to defend the Weary Dunlop Shield.

The hosts overcome a 10-point half-time deficit with a 41-point second-half, courtesy of a devastating spell of four tries in 16 minutes to set up the victory.

The Rebels were out of the blocks early when Tom English pounced on a Waratahs turnover deep inside their own quarter to open the scoring in the fifth minute. Early sustained pressure forced Kurtley Beale to cough up possession for English to equal the club’s record for most Super Rugby tries with his 15th.

The Rebels were forced into a backline reshuffle moments later when Dane Haylett-Petty suffered a knock to the head and was forced to leave the field for the match after just 14 minutes.

The TMO denied inside centre Reece Hodge a try for a knock on just moments before the first drinks break but the visitors regrouped after the stoppage to extend their advantage in the 27th minute.

After the two sides exchanged penalties midway through the first stanza, the Rebels capitalised on a turnover at the breakdown by Lopeti Timani as Jack Debreczeni found Amanaki Mafi with an offload. The Japanese international showed a clean pair of heels in the open space to dash 60 metres and score to extend the visitor’s lead to 15-3.

Debreczeni would again turn provider 10 minutes later when the flyhalf offloaded off the deck to Billy Meakes who broke into the backfield and found Jack Maddocks in support for a try to make it 20-3. The young winger’s fifth try in three games for the Rebels.

The final say of the half would be had by the Waratahs however, with a grubber kick from Lalakai Foketi fortuitously ricocheting into the arms of Beale, who combined with Damian Fitzpatrick to put Foketi over the chalk.

The Waratahs picked up where they left off after the restart with four quick tries in succession to race out to a 41-20 lead at the second-half drinks break.

High balls for Israel Folau proved the catalyst for Waratahs Rob Simmons, Mitch Short and Taqele Naiyaravoro to score, while former Rebel Bryce Hegarty added a 5-pointer of his own.

The visitors momentarily halted the Waratahs momentum when Meakes hit the defence with a strong run before an offload put lock Matt Philip across the chalk for his first try for the Rebels.

Young hooker Mahe Vailanu became Rebel #130 when the Dewar Shield product came off the bench for his Super Rugby debut in the final 13 minutes, after he was drafted into the match day-23 for Jordan Uelese, who was sidelined with a minor hamstring injury.

Any chance of a late second-half comeback wilted in the blistering conditions as substitute Naiyaravoro finished off a well worked exchange of offloads down the left wing to score his second try.

NSW Waratahs 51 (Naiyaravoro 2, Foketi, Simmons, Short, Hegarty tries; Foley 6 cons, 3 pens) defeated Melbourne Rebels 27 (English, Mafi, Maddocks, Philip tries; Hodge 2 cons, 1 pen)
VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FIVE PREVIEW

VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FIVE PREVIEW

16/03/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 26093299
 
 
VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FIVE PREVIEW
MARCH 16, 2018
Brumbies v Sharks 

When: Saturday 17 March at 19:45 AEDT
Where: GIO Stadium, Canberra
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 
 
Broadcast information:
  • Brumbies Head Coach Dan McKellar has made a hefty six changes ahead of his team’s first 2018 home match
  • Folau Faingaa will make his debut in Brumbies colours replacing Josh Mann-Rea who’s recovering from a hamstring injury
  • Two-Test Wallaby Blake Enever will replace Sam Carter in the starting team
  • Ahead of the Super Rugby showdown round two of Super W kicks off with the Brumbies Women hosting the Queensland Women at 5:00pm AEDT

Jaguares v Queensland Reds 

When: Sunday 18 March at 08:40 AEDT
Where: Estadio Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
 
Broadcast information:
  • The Queensland squad will be chasing their third consecutive win after knocking off the Bulls on home soil last weekend 20-14
  • The Reds will welcome back newly-signed prop Ryan Smith, hooker Andrew Ready, utility back Ben Lucas and Captain Scott Higginbotham
  • The two teams have clashed just once previously in Super Rugby with the Jaguares winning 22-8 in Argentina last season

 
Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels 

When: Sunday 18 March at 16:05 AEDT
Where: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 
 
Broadcast information:
  • The Waratahs scrum will be strengthened after welcoming back Wallabies pair Sekope Kepu and Rob Simmons 
  • The NSW squad lead the overall head-to-head against the Rebels eleven wins to two
  • The Waratahs will defend the perpetual Weary Dunlop Trophy following their last victory against the Rebels 32-25 in 2017
  • The Rebels are the Australian Conference ladder leaders and will be chasing their fourth consecutive win
  • The Tah's are set to celebrate their 300th match with a Ladies Day for fans
  • It will be a double header with the Waratahs Women taking on the Western Force Women first at 13:30 AEDT



Australian Conference Standings after week four:

Rebels 15
Reds 8
Waratahs 6
Brumbies 4
Sunwolves 1

 
   
   
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Historic Rebels go three from three

Historic Rebels go three from three

10/03/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 26028127
 

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Friday 9 March 2018
 

Historic Rebels go three from three  

 
The Melbourne Rebels have secured a club record third consecutive victory with a 33-10 victory over the Brumbies at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday.

A double from Reece Hodge, along with tries from Amanaki Mafi, Jack Maddocks and Michael Ruru, helped the Rebels maintain their unbeaten start to the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby campaign.

The Brumbies were in a gallop straight out of the gates to dominated early territory and possession.

Under enormous pressure and starved of the ball, Tom English’s leadership was tested early in his first game as captain as the Rebels conceded five penalties in the opening nine minutes which led to the sin-binning of hooker Jordan Uelese.

With their tails up, the visitors immediately struck less than a minute later when a long ball from flyhalf Christian Lealiifano found Chance Peni on the wing, who was able to beat the defender to open the scoring.

English settled the troops as the Rebels found their grit and determination in defence in a gutsy nine minutes to nullify the reigning Australian Conference champions.

The Rebels hit the lead in the 28th minute with a converted try when Mafi crashed through the Brumbies defensive line to plant the ball at the base of the Yakult goal post pad after a barnstorming run from the scrum. Hodge made no mistake with the conversion from in front.

Mafi put in another dominant shift at The Stockade to finish the game with 91 metres from 17 carriers, five tackle busts, a line break and a try assist to complement his second try in two games.

The hosts doubled their advantage four minutes after when a slick cut out pass from Will Genia put Hodge over for his first try of the game and sent the Rebels into the half-time break with a 14-5 lead.

The Brumbies cut their deficit to four points after the restart when quick hands and an inside ball put Henry Speight through the defence to score for the visitors and make it a 14-10 game in the 55th minute.

After a physical and tense opening hour, the Rebels capitalised on the man advantage after a yellow card to Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin in the 62nd minute with three tries in six minutes to put the result beyond doubt.

Genia and Hodge combined again for the inside centre’s second try of the game in the 65th minute before Maddocks bagged his fourth try in two games after a neat flick out the back from Mafi put the winger down the right side to make it 28-10.

The bench sealed the club’s third straight bonus point victory when Richard Hardwick, in his Rebels debut, dashed 35 metres through the midfield before he found Ruru in support for his first career Super Rugby try in the 71st minute.

Melbourne Rebels 33 (Hodge 2, Mafi, Maddocks, Ruru tries; Hodge 4 cons) defeated Brumbies 10 (Peni, Speight)
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VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FOUR PREVIEW

VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FOUR PREVIEW

09/03/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 26017527
 
 
VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK FOUR PREVIEW
MARCH 9, 2018

Rebels v Brumbies

When: Friday 9 March at 7:45pm AEDT
Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 
 
Broadcast information:

  • The Rebels will be looking to break another club record after winning their opening two matches of the season for the first time ever
  • Rebels winger Tom English will step in as interim Captain while Adam Coleman recovers from sternum soreness
  • The Brumbies welcome back Wallabies prop Scott Sio after a calf strain kept him out of action for the first two weeks
  • Coach Dan McKellar has replaced Tom Cusack with flanker Lolo Fakaosilea in the starting XV 



Reds v Bulls

When: Saturday 10 March at 7:45pm AEDT
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 

Broadcast information:
  • Suncorp Stadium will host a double header with the Queensland Women kicking off first against arch rivals NSW Women in the opening match of the Buildcorp Super W season
  • The Reds are then set to celebrate Chris Feauai-Sautia’s 50th Queensland and Super Rugby cap milestone
  • Coach Brad Thorn has made one personnel change and three positional shifts which will see Filipo Daugunu earn his run-on debut on the wing



Jaguares v Waratahs

When: Sunday 11 March at 8:40am AEDT
Where: Estadio Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 

Broadcast information:
  • The Waratahs will head across the Pacific to take on the Jaguares who currently lay on the foot of the Super Rugby ladder
  • The two teams have only met once before in Super Rugby with the Jaguares victorious 40-27 in Sydney last season
  • The NSW squad will be looking to remain undefeated to start the season after forcing a draw with the Sharks in Durban last weekend thanks to Bernard Foley’s sideline conversion



Standings after Round Three

Rebels 10
Waratahs 6
Brumbies 4
Reds 4
Sunwolves 1

 
 
   
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VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW

VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW

02/03/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25946406
 
 
VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK THREE PREVIEW
MARCH 2, 2018
Queensland Reds v Brumbies

When: Friday 2 March at 8:00pm AEDT
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE ABC Grandstand and RUGBY.com.au Radio

Broadcast information:
 
• The Reds will be without Captain Scott Higginbotham and lock Lukhan Tui as they each begin serving 3-week suspensions.
 
• Prop James Slipper will step in as interim Captain while Caleb Timu will shift to No. 8 to replace Higginbotham.
 
• Wallabies Spring Tour development player Liam Wright will make his run-on debut for the Reds.
 
• Brumbies co-Captain Sam Carter will lead the team in an all-Wallaby second row alongisde Rory Arnold.
 
• The Canberra-based side lead the overall head-to-head between the two teams 22 wins to 9.
 
 
 
 

Sunwolves v Melbourne Rebels

When: Saturday 3 March at 3:15pm AEDT
Where: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand 

Broadcast information:
 
• Captain Adam Coleman will make his 50th Super Rugby appearance. 
 
• The Rebels will defend the Ganbette Trophy for the first time after becoming the inaugural holders following a 35-9 victory in Round 4 in 2016.
 
• Coach Dave Wessels has made two changes to his bench with former England international Geoff Parling and experienced flanker Colby Fainga’a drafted in.

 

Sharks v NSW Waratahs
 
 
When: Sunday 4 March at 12:05am AEDT
Where: Kings Park Stadium, Durban
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand 

Broadcast information:
 
• The Waratahs have introduced a new second row combination as Ned Hanigan partners with Tom Staniforth at lock and Michael Wells moves from No 8 to blindside flanker. 
 
• Three players on the bench are set to make their NSW Waratahs Super Rugby debut including front rower Kalivati Tawake, loose forward Will Miller and halfback Mitch Short.
 
• The Tahs have claimed 12 wins to 8 against the Sharks in Super Rugby history
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rebels kick-off new era with bonus point win

Rebels kick-off new era with bonus point win

24/02/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25889024
 

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Friday 23 February 2018
 

Rebels kick-off new era with bonus point win  

 
The Melbourne Rebels have kicked-off their 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby campaign with a bonus point victory over the Queensland Reds courtesy of a 45-19 win at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday.

The Rebels couldn’t have asked for a better start to their new era under Head Coach Dave Wessels as the hosts ran in seven-tries-to-three in front of 10,021 boisterous fans to start the season.

Doubles to new recruit Dane Haylett-Petty, flyhalf Jack Debreczeni and winger Sefa Naivalu, along with a helper from Tom English, saw the Rebels record their largest ever Super Rugby score and equal the club’s largest winning margin.

The season opener reached boiling point in just the ninth minute when Reds skipper Scott Higginbotham was shown a red card against his former side for a dangerous tackle on Matt Philip.

After missing the pre-season trial matches with a back injury, new recruit Will Genia impressed in his first outing for the club as his speed, game management and sublime skill capitalised on the man advantage.

Rebels captain Adam Coleman led from the front to settle his new-look side as the hosts found their composure after a scrappy start to the game.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Reds broke the deadlock midway through the first half when the loose ball bounced into the arms of Duncan Paia’aua to score untouched under the posts.

Genia’s debut was nearly ended early when Lukhan Tui was shown a yellow card in the 23rd minute for a dangerous tackle on the scrumhalf which saw the visitors down to 13 men for 10 minutes.

The Rebels capitalised on the advantage just two minutes later when Lopeti Timani found Naivalu free on the left wing with a cut out pass to score the first of his two tries for the night.

The Reds responded in the 28th minute when Chris Feauai-Sautia drove through the Rebels defence to offload to a rampaging Samu Kerevi who crossed to give his side a 14-7 lead after James Tuttle converted the try.

The Rebels levelled the scores 10 minutes before the break when a penalty and quick tap from Genia had the Reds reeling on their goal line before English crashed through the defence to make it 14-14.

The hosts took the lead for the first time in the match in the 34th minute when good vision and a wide ball from Jack Maddocks found Naivalu all alone on the wing to complete his double.

The Rebels struck again on the stroke of half-time when Genia and English combined to put Haylett-Petty over for his first try in Rebels colours and send the hosts to half-time with a 26-14 advantage.

The Rebels picked up where they left off two minutes after the restart as Genia orchestrated another try with a precise pass to find Jack Debreczeni, who dummied right to run through for his first try of the night. Debreczeni converted to extend the Rebels lead to 33-14.

A long-range intercept try from Haylett-Petty in the 47th minute saw the Rebels equal the club’s previous record of six tries in a single Super Rugby match.

The club record was broken when Debreczeni crossed for his side’s seventh try of the night in the 55th minute to cap off 38 unanswered points and seal the bonus point victory for the Rebels.

The Reds scored a late consolation try through Chris Feaaui-Sautia in the 67th minute but the night belonged to the Rebels.

Melbourne Rebels 45 (Naivalu 2, D.Haylett-Petty 2, Debreczeni 2, English tries; Debreczeni 5 cons) defeated Queensland Reds 19 (Paia’aua, Kerevi, Feaaui-Sautia tries; Tuttle 2 cons)
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VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK TWO PREVIEW

VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK TWO PREVIEW

23/02/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25876036
   
 
VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK TWO PREVIEW
FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Rebels v Reds
 
When: Friday 23 February at 7:45pm AEDT
Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 
 
 
Broadcast information:
 
• For the first time in history these two teams will meet in the opening game of the season.
 
• The Reds lead the overall head-to-head between the two teams nine wins to four.
 
• NRC star Brandon Paenga-Amosa will make his Queensland and Super Rugby debut.
 
• The Melbourne squad have named 10 Test stars in their starting line-up including 2017 Australian Super Rugby player of the year, Amanaki Mafi.
 
• Newly appointed Captain Adam Coleman will put the Rebels jersey on for the first time.
 

 
 

 
Sunwolves v Brumbies
 
 
When: Saturday 24 February at 3:15PM AEDT
Where: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms 
 
 
Broadcast information:
 
• Four players will make their Brumbies debut including WA recruits Richie Arnold, Isi Naisarani and Chance Peni, plus Canberra Vikings NRC star Rob Valetini.
 
• It will be co-Captain Christian Lealiifano’s first run-on appearance since the team’s 2016 Quarter Final clash with the Highlanders.
 
• The Brumbies enter the regular season coming off a win over the Rebels in their final pre-season hitout at Queanbeyan. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Waratahs v Stormers
 
 
When: Saturday 24 February at 7:45 PM AEDT
Where: Allianz Stadium, Sydney 
TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505
Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au, ABC Grandstand Platforms and ABC NSW 
 
 
Broadcast information:
 
• The Waratahs boast a star-studded lineup of Wallabies spearheaded by Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley, Kurtley Beale and Israel Folau.
• Hooper is set to lead the side for a fourth successive season while Beale resumes his Waratahs career following a stint for Wasps in the English Premiership.
• Waratahs players will wear black armbands and a moment’s silence will be observed for the late great Wallabies Sir Nicholas Shehadie and Ken Catchpole.
 
 

 
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
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AUSTRALIAN SQUADS FINALISED FOR 2018 VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY SEASON

AUSTRALIAN SQUADS FINALISED FOR 2018 VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY SEASON

21/02/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25857680
 
 
AUSTRALIAN SQUADS FINALISED FOR 2018 VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY SEASON
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Following months of anticipation, the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season is upon us with the action set to kick off in Australia this weekend.
 
Across the four Australian teams 156 players have been signed to the 2018 season including 22 fresh faces who are in line to make their Super Rugby debut.
 
Each Australian team will also welcome back a stellar line up of experienced players with 21 of them set to celebrate a career landmark of either 50 or 100 Super Rugby caps during the season.
 
The Australian Conference kicks off in just two sleeps when the Melbourne Rebels go head to head with the Queensland Reds this Friday night at AAMI Park (7.45pm AEDT kick off).
 
New Rebels Head Coach David Wessels has a strong squad at his disposal with 13 Qantas Wallabies stars including Will Genia, Reece Hodge and Dane Haylett-Petty.
 
The squad also features Japan’s powerful number 8 Amanaki Mafi and former England lock Geoff Parling.  
 
Newly appointed Captain Adam Coleman will be putting the Rebels jersey on for the first time alongside 16 others including Matt Philip and Jermaine Ainsley. At the ripe age of 26, Coleman has 48 Super Rugby caps under his belt together with 20 international appearances for the Wallabies.
 
The Rebels will face some tough interstate competition, going up against the Reds who are ready to fire under new Head Coach Brad Thorn.
 
Thorn has recruited 10 new players – seven being selected from the Queensland Country squad following their remarkable 2017 season which saw them win their first NRC Grand Final.
 
Included in that list is Wallabies Spring Tour development player Liam Wright, NRC leading try scorer Filipo Daugunu and NSW Country Eagles hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa.
 
Adding to this, 20 Reds players have been retained from the 2017 squad including Wallabies Lukhan Tui, Izack Rodda, Samu Kerevi, James Slipper, George Smith, Taniela Tupou and Captain Scott Higginbotham.
 
Higginbotham will be the 117th Captain to lead the Reds and brings with him a wealth of experience following 123 Super Rugby games and 34 Tests for Australia.
 
Following this match, the Brumbies who were Australia’s 2017 Conference Champions, will open their season in Tokyo on Saturday against the Sunwolves (3.15pm AEDT kick off).
 
The Canberra-based squad will welcome back Wallaby David Pocock following a break from Australian Rugby. The powerful back-rower will lead the forward pack alongside a lineup of fresh faces including Mees Erasmus, Richie Arnold, Isi Naisarani, Lachie McCaffrey and Folau Fainga’a.
 
Head Coach Dan McKellar will also have 13 Wallabies and international stars to call on including Tevita Kuridrani, Scott Sio and Henry Speight.
 
Co-Captain Christian Lealiifano is ready to lead the squad alongside fellow Wallaby Sam Carter. Lealiifano recently re-joined the side from Top 14 outfit Ulster after overcoming his battle with leukaemia.
 
Later that night, Australia’s most recent Super Rugby champions, the Waratahs, will begin their quest for a second title against the Stormers at Allianz Stadium (7.45pm AEDT kick off).
 
The ‘Tahs boast a star-studded line up of Wallabies including Captain Michael Hooper, Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley and Israel Folau.
 
It’s set to be another big year for the inspirational Hooper with the 26-year-old to lead the side for a fourth successive season.
 
Beale has returned to Sydney following a stint for Wasps in the English Premiership while lock Rob Simmons has made his way south following nine seasons in Queensland.
 
Head Coach Daryl Gibson has also introduced 10 new recruits to his 40-man squad including Tom Staniforth, Curtis Rona and Alex Newsome.
 
Every match will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and once again Network Ten will replay a feature match free to air nationally every Sunday morning at 8am on ONE. 
 
 
Rebels (37)
Prop
Jermaine Ainsley
Ben Daley
Tetera Faulkner
Tom Moloney
Fereti Sa'aga
Sam Talakai
Laurie Weeks
 
Hooker
Anaru Rangi
Jordan Uelese
 
Lock
Adam Coleman
Sam Jeffries
Geoff Parling
Matt Philip
 
Back Row
Angus Cottrell
Colby Fainga'a
Richard Hardwick
Robert Leota
Ross Haylett-Petty
Amanaki Mafi
Lopeti Timani
Scrumhalf
Will Genia
Harrison Goddard
Michael Ruru
 
Flyhalf
Tayler Adams
Jack McGregor
Jack Debreczeni (supplementary contract)
 
Centre
Tom English
Reece Hodge
David Horwitz
Bill Meakes
Sione Tuipulotu
 
Outside Back
Dane Haylett-Petty
Henry Hutchison
Marika Koroibete
Jack Maddocks
Sefa Naivalu
Semisi Tupou
 
Reds (40)
 
Prop
Sef Fa'agase
Harry Hoopert
James Slipper
JP Smith
Taniela Tupou
Markus Vanzati (not currently
required to train with the squad)
 
Hooker
Alex Mafi
Andrew Ready
Brandon Paenga-Amosa
 
Lock
Angus Blyth
Kane Douglas
Harry Hockings
Izack Rodda
Lukhan Tui
 
Back Row
Michael Gunn
Reece Hewat
Scott Higginbotham
Adam Korczyk
Angus Scott-Young
George Smith
Caleb Timu
Liam Wright 
Scrumhalf
Nick Frisby (not currently required to train with the squad)
Tate McDermott
Moses Sorovi
James Tuttle
 
Flyhalf
Quade Cooper (not currently required to train with the squad)
Hamish Stewart
Ben Lucas
Jono Lance
Teti Tela
 
Centre
Chris Feauai-Sautia
Samu Kerevi
Duncan Paia’aua
 
Outside Back
Filipo Daugunu
Karmichael Hunt (voluntary stand down from Rugby duties)
Lachlan Maranta
Eto Nabuli
Izaia Perese
Aidan Toua
 
Brumbies (39)
Prop
Allan Alaalatoa
Ben Alexander
Mees Erasmus
Leslie Leulua’iali’i-makin
Nic Mayhew
Scott Sio
Faalelei Sione
 
Hooker
Robbie Abel
Folau Fainga’a
Josh Mann-Rea
 
Lock
Richie Arnold
Rory Arnold
Sam Carter
Blake Enever
Ben Hyne
Darcy Swain
 
Back Row
Tom Cusack
Lachlan McCaffrey
Isi Naisarani
David Pocock
Rob Valetini
Lolo Fakaosilea
Scrumhalf
Ryan Lonergan
Matt Lucas
Joe Powell
 
Flyhalf
Wharenui Hawera
Christian Lealiifano
Mack Hansen
 
Centre
Kyle Godwin
Jordan Jackson-Hope
Andrew Smith
Tevita Kuridrani
 
Outside Back
Chance Peni
Henry Speight
James Dargaville
James Verity-Amm
Lausii Taliauli
Tom Banks
Andy Muirhead
 
Waratahs (40)
Prop
Paddy Ryan
Sekope Kepu
Matt Sandell
Tom Robertson
Shameckler Vui
Harry Johnson-Holmes
Cody Walker
 
Hooker
Damien Fitzpatrick
Tolu Latu
Hugh Roach
JP Sauni
 
Lock
Tom Staniforth
Rob Simmons
Ryan McCauley
Nick Palmer
 
Lock/Back Row
Ned Hanigan
Lachlan Swinton
 
Back Row
Brad Wilkin
Michael Hooper
Jack Dempsey
Jed Holloway
Michael Wells
Will Miller 
Maclean Jones
Kelly Meafua
Scrumhalf
Nick Phipps
Jake Gordon
Mitch Short (cover)
 
Flyhalf
Bernard Foley
Mack Mason
 
Inside Centre/Flyhalf/Fullback
Kurtley Beale
 
Flyhalf/Fullback
Bryce Hegarty
 
Centre
Irae Simone
Lalakai Foketi
 
Centre/Wing
Curtis Rona
Alex Newsome
 
Outside Back
Cameron Clark
Andrew Kellaway
Taqele Naiyaravoro
Israel Folau
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kieran Longbottom to come back home to the Western Force

Kieran Longbottom to come back home to the Western Force

15/02/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25797349

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Rebels welcome back experience for final trial

Rebels welcome back experience for final trial

14/02/2018, International, Rugby, Superxv Rugby, Article # 25787127
 

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Wednesday 14 February 2018
 

Rebels welcome back experience for final trial  

 
The Melbourne Rebels have named an extended 30-player team ahead of the club’s final trial match against the NSW Waratahs at Brookvale Oval in Sydney on Thursday.

Rebels Head Coach Dave Wessels has included new captain Adam Coleman and internationals Jermaine Ainsley, Lopeti Timani, Reece Hodge, Sefa Naivalu and Amanaki Mafi for their first appearances of 2018.

The trial will mark the first occasion for new recruits Coleman, Ainsley and substitute Ross Haylett-Petty to pull on the Rebels jersey ahead of next weekend’s season opener against the Queensland Reds at AAMI Park.

Prop Tetera Faulkner, hooker Jordan Uelese, lock Matt Philip and flanker Angus Cottrell have retained their spots in the starting line-up following the Rebels’ first trial match of the year against the Brumbies last weekend.

Scrumhalf Michael Ruru will partner Jack Debreczeni in the halves after the experienced flyhalf was promoted to the starting line-up for the final trial match while Jack Maddocks and Naivalu will occupy the wings and Dane Haylett-Petty at fullback.

Wessels and the club’s medical staff have opted for a cautious approach to the final trial with Will Genia (back), Marika Koroibete (knee) and Richard Hardwick (knee) given more time to overcome their injuries.

The Rebels finalise their trial phase of the pre-season on Thursday as preparations wrap up ahead of the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season.

QUOTES: Dave Wessels, Rebels Head Coach
 
On the Rebels squad for the trial match:

“The trial against the Waratahs will be an important opportunity to get some more rugby into our legs and an opportunity for our international players to build those new connections in a live fire competitive environment. We want to see players competing hard and putting their hand up for Round One selection next weekend,” Wessels.

On the trial against the Waratahs:

“We’ve got some very clear objectives heading into this final trial against the Waratahs. We learnt some harsh but valuable lessons in our first trial against the Brumbies so I want to see everything that we’ve been working hard on put into practice against the Waratahs,” Wessels said.

QUOTES: Dane Haylett-Petty, Rebels fullback

On being selected for the trial match at fullback:

“After a long and hard pre-season, it’s nice to be back playing competitive rugby again, even if it’s a trial game. Our trial against the Brumbies identified a few areas of our game that needed attention so we’ve worked hard over the last week. Being our last trial game before Round 1, we need to see some improvement as we continue to build towards our first game of the season against the Reds next weekend,” Haylett-Petty said.

Trial Game
NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels
Thursday 15 February 2018
Brookvale Oval, Sydney, NSW
Kick-Off: 6.45pm (AEDT)

Melbourne Rebels team for trial v Waratahs
1. Tetera Faulkner
2. Jordan Uelese
3. Jermaine Ainsley
4. Matt Philip
5. Adam Coleman (c)
6. Lopeti Timani
7. Angus Cottrell
8. Amanaki Mafi
9. Michael Ruru
10. Jack Debreczeni
11. Sefa Naivalu
12. Reece Hodge
13. Tom English (vc)
14. Jack Maddocks
15. Dane Haylett-Petty

Reserves:
Fereti Sa’aga
Mahe Vailanu
Sam Talakai
Trevor Hosea
Esei Ha’angana
Colby Fainga’a
Ross Haylett-Petty
Harrison Goddard
Tayler Adams
Kitione Ratu
Sione Tuipulotu
David Horwitz
Semisi Tupou
Dom Shipperley
Pone Fa’amausili

The Melbourne Rebels will kick-off its 2018 Super Rugby campaign at home against the Queensland Reds at AAMI Park on Friday 23 February from 7.30pm (AEDT).

Join the Rebel Army for the 2018 Super Rugby season with memberships now on sale from as little as $88 for adults, $35 for children and $218 for a family of four for all eight home games. For more information, visit melbournerebels.com.
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