Melbourne Rebels launch lawsuit against Rugby Australia

Melbourne Rebels seeking $30 million in compensation from Rugby Australia

Directors of the defunct Melbourne Rebels have accused Rugby Australia of significant breaches of the Corporations Act in a bold bid for $30m as part of a damages claim launched in the Federal Court.

Melbourne Rebels launch lawsuit against Rugby Australia

The Melbourne Rebels are seeking “significant damages” from Rugby Australia in a lawsuit launched after the club was dissolved by the governing body. In a...

Melbourne Rebels sue Rugby Australia for $30m

The directors of defunct rugby union club Melbourne Rebels allege in a statement of claim that Rugby Australia broke several company laws.

Fresh twist in Melbourne Rebels saga as axed club head to court in multi-million case with Rugby Australia

The Melbourne Rebels have proceeded with legal action against Rugby Australia following their axing from Super Rugby Pacific earlier this year.

Rebels launch R355m battle, seek Super Rugby return

The directors of the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels rugby club have launched a legal battle against Rugby Australia, seeking A$30 million (R355m) in damages over the club’s closure. According to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald, the case, filed in the Federal Court, also demands that control of the club be returned to the directors so the Rebels can continue competing in Super Rugby Pacific. Rugby Australia shut down the Rebels in May followi…

One of Australia’s biggest sporting codes is hit by bombshell $30million lawsuit that could spell financial disaster

Club is fighting to rejoin competition after being axed  Losing legal fight would be disastrous for governing body The Melbourne Rebels are seeking $30 million from Rugby Australia in a lawsuit launched after the club was dissolved by the governing body. In a claim filed to the Federal Court on Wednesday, the club is seeking a declaration that it can resume control of the Rebels so the team can contin…