Overall the Rebels finished 13th in the table. It's unrealistic for Australia to have five teams and it will be bad for Wallaby rugby in the short-term, for the next 10 to 15 years. [13] Investment banker John Wylie brokered a tentative agreement between the Melbourne Rebels and the Vic Super 15[14] that was announced at the 2009 Weary Dunlop Luncheon. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Here’s why. Both the logo and kit heavily feature navy blue, while the iconic five stars that run vertically down the centre of both are white, also a traditional Victorian colour. Despite this upheaval the Rebels still secured 4 wins including a 35–14 win against the Cheetahs, their highest ever winning margin, and a first victory over the Queensland Reds. F1 – 500,000 attend over the three days. [84] The Rebels announced a week-long post season tour; playing Bath, Worcester and European champions Leinster. They though would lose the qualifying final 25–13. Super Rugby AU Wrap: Greg Clark recaps the Qualifying Final, Vodafone Super Rugby AU Qualifying Final: Rebels press conference, Vodafone Super Rugby AU Qualifying Final: Reds vs Rebels, Philip Proving Himself on the International Stage, Captain's Call: Reece Hodge joins George Gregan, The Rugby Nation show: Fraser McReight & Matt To'omua, The Rugby Nation show: James Ramm & Dane Haylett-Petty, RE-ENGAGE Series Part 3 feat. The franchise area includes the 25 Victorian senior clubs of the Victorian Rugby Union, who view the Rebels as the final step for elite Victorian players to representative rugby. [37][38] Prop Laurie Weeks signed 18 March. The Little Rebels membership is perfect for kids under 12. Chris "Buddha" Handy said at the launch, that "like the great Weary Dunlop, Victorian rugby has a history of daring to be different, a touch of the larrikin, and always having a go. The Melbourne Rebels are the first privately owned professional rugby union team in Australia. Please give a big Melbourne welcome to Tom Clapping hands sign #MarchWithUs", "ShieldTEAM ANNOUNCEMENT vs Brumbies Horse RD 1️⃣ of the Vodafone Super Rugby AU is here! This entitles you to reserve seating. [12], In January 2011 the New Zealand Police announced that the Rebels were attempting to set up a New Zealand chapter, and that this was not welcome. Their insignia is a Confederate flag with a cap-wearing skull and 1% patch in the centre. On 10 August the Force were instead axed from Super Rugby with the Rebels surviving as a Super Rugby side.[51]. [92], 2017 was a season of struggle for the Rebels, as the threat of the axe by the ARU hung over their head across the season, and a horrific run of injuries saw 39 different players play across the season, and a further 13 signed to help deal with this injury crisis. Jack Maddocks would finish the season as top try scorer with 10 tries, while Tom English became the most capped player for the club, ending the season on 94 caps. [1] It was founded by Clint Jacks in Brisbane, Queensland in 1969 and was originally named the "Confederates". Sign up for an International, Supporter or Little Rebels membership for the 2020 season! The squads are composed of Rebels contracted players, extended training squad members, Victorian U19s, and selected Dewar Shield club players.[121]. Hospitality Packages. Sign up for the entire season and receive access into general admission areas on Level 1 and Level 3 for all home games at AAMI Park in 2020! AAMI Park was designed by Cox Architects (Sydney),[59] with input from Waratah and former Wallaby prop Al Baxter. [33], The first signing was London Wasps fly half Danny Cipriani[34] initially slated to play at fullback,[35][36] a position he's played on occasion for the Wasps. 3. Their worth to us as players are equal, but there are some subtle differences. [We had pressure and] started to see a lot of the team structure, too, a lot of phases of play coming off. However, rugby can definitely carve out a niche. [43][44] In the case of Saffy they made an exception, considering his selection in the Australian school boys, the Australian U21s and the Australian Sevens sides.[45][46]. Part of the Rugby Network © Offer great promotions and competitions to tier one members like hot tubs on the sideline (South African sides use this) and it is awesome, or perhaps post match locker room tours. The season though ended on a sour note for the Rebels as disciplinary problems involving players Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani before a nightclub incident involving Hunter Paisami led to an integrity review being ordered by the Rebels. A rumour has begun circulating that membership for the 2011 Melbourne Rebels is set to be $650-750. McKay wrote: "I’ve given the Rebel Army numerous raps this season, all of them well deserved. The Rebels colours are based on the state of Victoria's traditional colour of navy blue. The Rebels represent Victoria in the Super Rugby provincial tournament. [93], 2018 saw great change for the Rebels, as 28 players departed the Rebels and 20 new players debuted, 12 of them new signings from the now defunct Force. Damien Hill, three time Shute Shield Sydney University coach, became Macqueen's assistant. Kurtley Beale was named player's player of the year while Gareth Delve won the people's player of the year award. In the final minute of the game, the Brumbies gave away a penalty 37 metres out from the Rebels line, after some push and shove in a Brumbies scrum. [122] The team is currently coached by former Wallaroo Alana Thomas, assisted by Peter Breen, Aaron Callister and Nick Piva-Giblett. Supporter Membership package is perfect for those who live interstate or overseas but still want to support the club. As a comparison, a membership to St Kilda football club is $130 pa.