Rebels admin axed, Super Rugby club’s future dim
The chief executive and staff of financially stricken Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels have been axed, with coaches placed on new, four-month deals.
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Aussie high diving great Iffland wins fourth world gold
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Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension
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Silver Ferns cast net wide for coaching role
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Two Toms better than one for Dolphins: Gilbert
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Matildas midfielder Logarzo wants ALW trophy for United
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Healy out for 99 as Australia dominate South Africa
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Simmons pep talk hypes Penrith for World Club Challenge
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King’s strong Suns trial, firms for opening blockbuster
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Past greats drive All Stars passion for Mitchell
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My concussions and mental health linked: Pucovski
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Rebels rocked with Super Rugby future still in the wind
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Papenhuyzen scores on return as Storm lose to Bulldogs
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Hollingsworth takes down loaded field in women’s 800m
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Aussie teen Anderson storms to worlds backstroke silver
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Marsh happy to hand opening spot back to Travis Head
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Cobbo will star as Broncos centre if he owns it: Renouf
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Retiring Warner goes down swinging in loss to Windies
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Bennett’s blast puts Dolphins on notice ahead of trial
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Refreshed Sandgroper Beth Mooney itching for WACA Test
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Kookaburras crush Ireland, Pro League hosts India await
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