Super Rugby Preview

Ben Jaycock looks forward to the new Super Rugby season with the Melbourne Rebels fighting to survive

THE last time an Australian team won Super Rugby was back in 2015 and after exiting the pool stages of the World Cup for the first time last year, matters have worsened heading into this season with Melbourne Rebels on the brink of liquidation.
Ten Rebels administrative staff, including chief executive Baden Stephenson were made redundant this week, with the remaining staff and coaches put on four-month contracts to see out the Super Rugby campaign. The Rebels were pl...