SA Rugby gets “growing the game” makeover
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has concluded a restructuring process that will ensure greater emphasis on participation at amateur level, as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation, with its impact already felt after changes...
SA Rugby adds coaching experience to emulate Bok success
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed key changes to the coaching line-up of its national teams in a bid to emulate the success enjoyed by the Springboks. Experienced former Springbok coaching consultant Swys de Bruin...
SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...
Rebels appoint new interim head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have appointed a new interim head coach who will take over from Dave Wessels after the latter announced last week that he would be stepping down from the position. Kevin...
Dave Wessels steps down as head coach of Melbourne Rebels
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMelbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has decided to stand down as head coach of the franchise after a run of poor results. Wessels joined the Rebels four years ago after a stint with...
James Hanson Returns to the Rebels for Season 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Melbourne Rebels Hooker James Hanson has returned to the club, signing a one year deal with the Victorian franchise. Hanson has 111 Super Rugby caps, including twenty-nine with...
Rebels snap up Argentinian duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their 2021 playing squad by adding some South American flare, today officially announcing the signings of Argentinian duo, Lucio Sordoni and Ignacio Calás. Sordoni...
Wallabies scrumhalf makes Rebels switch
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Wallabies scrum-half Joe Powell from the Brumbies, as the club’s first new signing for the upcoming 2021 Season. Powell joins the Rebels...
Former British and Irish Lion named as Wallaby forward's coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies confirm former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling is Australia’s new Forwards Coach for the 2020 season. After an illustrious playing career that included 29 Tests...
Haylett-Petty & Ralston return for the weekend's action
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDane Haylett-Petty has been cleared to return for the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their final regular-season match against the Western Force in Newcastle on Saturday. After sitting on the sidelines...
