Financially-stricken Melbourne Rebels axed from Super Rugby Pacific

05/29/2024 08:45 PM

• Club's last match will be played next month
• Rugby Australia says it 'does not take this decision lightly'

The Melbourne Rebels have been cut from Super Rugby Pacific competition, with Rugby Australia (RA) telling players their last match will be played next month.

RA chief executive Phil Waugh and chairman Daniel Herbert flew to Melbourne to deliver the devastating blow for the financially-stricken club.