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Super Rugby, what’s up?

As the competition’s fixtures enter their fifth week, there’s a lot for fans to talk about

Rebels thrash Force in Super 15 clash

The Melbourne Rebels produced a stunning form reversal to beat the Western Force 30-23 in their Super 15 rugby clash in Perth.

The Hurricanes scored almost immediately after the resumption with Leiua’s second try coming after Victor Vito had set the Rebels back with a 40-metre run.

Hurricanes demolish Rebels

The Wellington Hurricanes kept their Super 15 play-off hopes alive with an emphatic 66-24 bonus-point demolition of the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday.

Rebels soar to victory against Blues

James O’Connor scored a try and kicked five penalties and two conversions to lead the Melbourne Rebels to a win over the Auckland Blues.

Cheetahs pounce for late win over Rebels

Scrumhalf Petrus van Zyl scored an injury-time try to give the Central Cheetahs a first win of the Super 15 season in a 33-26 victory over the Rebels.

Cheetahs search for momentum in Super Rugby

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says his side is desperate to find positive momentum following three losses since the start of the Super Rugby season.

Rebels lock gets 10-week gouging ban

Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has been found guilty of eye-gouging and suspended for 10 weeks after he was cited during the match against the Waratahs.

Waratahs beat Rebels in bonus point win

The NSW Waratahs tossed aside the Melbourne Rebels four tries to one for a bonus-point 35-19 win in their Super Rugby derby in Melbourne.

Suspended Cipriani returns to Rebels training

The Melbourne Rebels have lifted Danny Cipriani’s suspension and the former England flyhalf will be available for selection this weekend.

Olivier’s hat-trick sees Bulls romp home

Super Rugby’s defending champions Bulls obliterated the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night, with a 47-10 victory at Loftus Versfeld.

Queensland Reds beat Melbourne Rebels 33-18

The Queensland Reds took a commanding lead in the Australian conference of rugby’s Super 15 on Friday with a 33-18 win over the Melbourne Rebels.

Rebels use Force to take first away points

The Melbourne Rebels posted their first away triumph in the Super rugby competition, the newcomers winning 26-25 in a thriller against Western Force.

Rebels rebound to big win over Hurricanes

Super 15 newcomers the Melbourne Rebels bounced back from a 50-point demolition to hammer the Hurricanes 42-25 in Melbourne on Friday.

Sharks beat Rebels 34-32 in Super Rugby

Number eight Ryan Kankowski and Meyer Bosman scored late tries to snatch a 34-32 win for the Sharks over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

Macqueen demands Rebels firm up for Shark-hunt

Macqueen demands Rebels firm up for Shark-hunt

Melbourne Rebels coach Rod Macqueen has demanded more aggression from his forwards as the team prepare to meet the Sharks.

Cipriani fined for taking bottle of vodka from bar

Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been fined by the Melbourne Rebels for taking a bottle of vodka from behind the bar at a nightclub.

Cipriani kicks Rebels to first victory

England lyhalf Danny Cipriani kicked a last-minute penalty to snatch a euphoric first Super 15 victory for the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

Waratahs hand new boys Melbourne a harsh lesson

The Waratahs gave the Melbourne Rebels a rude welcome to Super rugby on Friday, running in seven tries in a ruthless 43-0 trouncing.

New side rebels look good in pre-season matches

The new kids on the Super 15 rugby block — the Rod Macqueen-led Melbourne Rebels — have been impressive in lead-up games.

Hooker Freier signs for Rebels

Hooker Freier signs for Rebels

Waratahs hooker Adam Freier has signed for new Super 15 franchise Melbourne Rebels as he bids to break back into the national team.