Melbourne Rebels show their true colours (Membership, logo & jersey unveiled)
After a long wait, Victorian Rugby fans will suffer no more. It’s been 10 months since the 15th Super Rugby license was awarded to the Melbourne Rebels, and we can finally unveil the most important aspects of any sporting team, the logo and jersey. Items which identify our much beloved team.
Is Docklands an unlikely Fortress for the Wallabies?
It was interesting to read in the Sydney Morning Herald recently, that from 17 tests at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium or Lang Park , a total of 3 matches have been lost since the beginning of the professional era. Most impressive though is the 5-0 record against the Springboks.
TV Networks stunt Rugby’s growth
You may of noticed we recently launched a campaign "Rugby on Free To Air". The aim of the campaign is to get some backward Television Network operators to give Rugby viewers throughout Australia (in particular Melbourne) a fair go. The main focus is the Seven Network and their rights to broadcast coverage of the Tri-Nations.
Club Rugby Live Scores 10/07/10
We'll be bringing you live commentary from around the grounds today.
One game will be covered:
- Footscray vs Monash Uni, Women, 12:00pm
Gav & Nev preview the Tri-Nations
It's time for the juggernauts of the southern hemisphere to go head to head, as Gav & Nev preview the 2010 Tri-Nations series.
Rebels signing 10 foreign players a blessing in disguise?
The final building blocks are falling into place for the Melbourne Rebels, as ‘we’ now have 30 players contracted to the club. We have an amazing world cup winning coach in Rod Macqueen, and a media and marketing spin-doctor (and one of my Idols) Harold Mitchell steering the ship into 2011 and leaders on the field with names like Mortlock, Huxley, Cordingley and Gerrard.
Why the Rebels will bleed passion
Until recently, Rod Macqueen didn't divulge too much regarding the culture of the Rebels. There might of been minor media snippets here and there revealing what would be known as the four pillars (School, Charity, Business, Club). However since early this last year, Rod had been preoccupied with establishing an impressive player roster.
Poll: Nickname for AAMI Park
This discussion has been far and wide, so it's time to gather votes on what the nickname should be for AAMI Park.
Club Rugby Live Scores 26/06/10
We'll be bringing you live commentary from around the grounds today.
Two games will be covered:
- Melbourne Uni vs Boroondara, Premier 2, 1:30pm
- Melbourne Uni vs Boroondara, Premier 1, 3:10pm
Why would you sleep with the enemy?
The title of this article might be tad harsh, but it's only a figure of speech. Once again the League & Union hybrid game, the Wallabies vs Kangaroos is on the agenda.
