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Rebels create history with Super Time win over Force
Isi Naisarani barged over for a try in extra time to hand the Melbourne Rebels a 25-20 win over the Western Force in a Super Rugby AU grudge match in Sydney on Friday.
'We've got to get a win': Force won't hold back Rebels grudge match
Western Force coach Tim Sampson said on Thursday his team needs to beat the Melbourne Rebels for the fans in Western Australia who still feel aggrieved by the Perth side's expulsion from Super Rugby three years ago.
Road warrior Rebels down woeful Waratahs
The Rebels got their first success on their enforced road trip when they beat the Waratahs 29-10 in a scrappy, penalty-strewn Super Rugby AU contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Rebels boss defends team's future in Aussie rugby
Melbourne Rebels Chief Executive Baden Stephenson is "extremely confident" they will feature in whatever competition emerges from the remains of Super Rugby amid criticism that their sub-par performances and crowd numbers do not merit inclusion.
SR AU R4: Is the Super AU title the Brumbies' to lose?
With another week in the books, Aussie rugby fans were given a real look at who are the contenders and who are the pretenders after the Brumbies kept a clean sheet against the Force, while the Waratahs looked woeful against the Rebels.
Super Rugby AU R4: Line-ups, odds, analysis
After three rounds the top of the leader board is beginning to cramp with the Reds holding a one point lead over the Brumbies, but with Queensland sitting out Round 4 with a bye, the Brumbies have the perfect opportunity to move into top spot.
Super Rugby AU R5: Line-ups, odds, analysis
The Reds' visit to Canberra headlines Round 5 of Super Rugby AU, with the competition's two form teams going head-to-head in a match that carries several key Wallabies battles.
Super Rugby AU R3: Line-ups, odds, analysis
After dour wet weather rugby last week, teams will be hoping for dry, quick surfaces in Round 3 as the Reds look to consolidate their place at the top of the table while the Brumbies aim to retake the lead.
Super Rugby AU R2: 'Super Time' not so super
Super Rugby AU Round 2 saw the first 'Super Time' take place, but instead of an exciting spectacle to determine a winner, the clock ticked away as scrums ate away the time and a kick-fest quickly turned fans away.
Rebels, Reds draw after 'Super Time' fails to find a winner
The Rebels and Reds drew 18-18 in a scrappy Super Rugby AU contest played out in front of a small crowd at Brookvale Oval on Friday after the novelty of golden point extra time failed to separate the sides.
Super AU R1: Just enough to be excited about Aussie rugby
It was far from perfect and there were too many penalties, but the opening week of Super Rugby AU provided enough entertainment to be optimistic about what the next few months might hold for Australian rugby.
Rebels to host Reds in Sydney for R2
The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed their Round 2 clash with the Queensland Reds will be played in Sydney at Brookvale Oval, following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne.
Brumbies strike late to see off Rebels rally
Replacement Will Miller scored a 77th-minute try as the Brumbies held off a fast-finishing Melbourne Rebels to record a 31-23 victory in Super Rugby AU in Canberra on Saturday.
Rebels' plans, Super AU hit by QLD changes
Melbourne Rebels look set for an extended stay away from home after the Queensland Government handed down new restrictions for any of the state's football teams involved in a match with Melbourne-based opposition.
Super Rugby AU: squad updates, form guides, analysis
A lot has happened in Australian rugby since Super Rugby was suspended on March 14. But after all the drama, we are now just a week away from the launch of Super Rugby AU. Your ultimate guide to the tournament is here.
Rebels to Canberra ahead of Super Rugby AU
The Rebels have confirmed they are preparing to move to Canberra well ahead of their Super Rugby AU opener against the Brumbies.
Brumbies-Rebels merger talk resurfaces
Brumbies forwards coach Laurie Fisher says the two-time Super Rugby champions have no interest in merging with Melbourne Rebels, as mixed reports circulate about the long-term security of Australia's four professional franchises.
Trans-Tasman comp has support of All Blacks great
Australia's Super Rugby chief executives have been invited to be part of a conference call with their New Zealand counterparts as All Blacks great Justin Marshall says both nations need each other moving forward.
Wallabies' Ainsley to return to New Zealand
Melbourne Rebels prop Jermaine Ainsley has signed a two-year deal with the Highlanders that will see him return home from Australia and become ineligible for selection in Dave Rennie's Wallabies squad.
50/22 kicks, dropouts, green lit for Super AU
Rugby Australia has signed off on the trial laws it hopes will make its new Super Rugby AU competition a more entertaining product.
Waratahs, Reds to kick-off Super Rugby AU
Rugby Australia have unveiled the full season draw for Super Rugby AU with long-standing rivals the Waratahs and Queensland Reds to open the season with the Western Force to wait till Round 2 for their long awaited return.
Philip torn between Wallabies hopes, overseas offers
A sudden shortage of locks in Australian rugby has opened the door for Matt Philip to reclaim his Wallabies jersey but the Melbourne Rebels forward says the uncertainties wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have left him with a difficult choice.
Super Rugby AU R1: Line-ups, odds, analysis
Australian rugby has been through its share of negative headlines over the COVID-19 crisis, but it at last will have some actual rugby to ease the pain when Super Rugby AU kicks off on Friday. Here is everything you need to know for Round 1.
Super Rugby AU R2: Line-ups, odds, analysis
Round 1 showcased plenty of young talent that whet the appetite of Australian rugby fans. Round 2 will give long suffering Western Force fans a chance to witness their side back in the Super Rugby fold.
Sunwolves still considered for Australian domestic comp
Rugby Australia remain days away from announcing a format or fixtures list for a domestic Super Rugby competition proposed to kick off in early July.
2020 Super Rugby Table
| Australian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Brumbies | 6 | +93 | 23 |
| 2 | Melbourne Rebels | 6 | +6 | 13 |
| 3 | Queensland Reds | 7 | +43 | 13 |
| 4 | New South Wales Waratahs | 6 | -110 | 5 |
| 5 | Sunwolves | 6 | -191 | 4 |
| New Zealand | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Crusaders | 6 | +84 | 23 |
| 2 | Blues | 7 | +58 | 22 |
| 3 | Chiefs | 6 | +66 | 19 |
| 4 | Hurricanes | 6 | +33 | 17 |
| 5 | Highlanders | 6 | -72 | 7 |
| South African | ||||
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Sharks | 7 | +60 | 24 |
| 2 | Stormers | 6 | +24 | 17 |
| 3 | Jaguares | 7 | +34 | 17 |
| 4 | Bulls | 6 | -37 | 6 |
| 5 | Lions | 6 | -91 | 5 |
2020 Top ScorersSuper Rugby
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2020 RankingsSuper Rugby
- REBEL7thTries Scored 1st Queensland Reds : 32 Tries ScoredREDS1st2332
- REBEL10thPoints Difference 1st Brumbies : 93 Points DifferenceBRUMB1st