Against a backdrop of financial ruin and doubt, the Rebels coach has steered his troops to a maiden Super Rugby play-off.
The latest twist in the series of unfortunate events in Australian rugby that has come to light is a 16-page leaked document.
The Melbourne Rebels have put aside their off-field woes to post a 38-12 victory over the NSW Waratahs in their first hit-out of the year.
Just days before making the decision to go into administration, the Melbourne Rebels were expressing nothing but excitement for the Super Rugby Pacific campaign ahead.
There's no place like home for Melbourne prop Matt Gibbon, although his rugby aspirations stretch much further than AAMI Park.
All Blacks great Brad Thorn has expressed his interest in coaching the Wallabies, saying it would be an honour to take charge of the Australian national side.
Japan's Top League has gained a major global promotional boost as Quade Cooper's Kintetsu Liners have been put on a collision course with Robbie Deans' Panasonic Wild Knights.
No one in Australia rated Jake McIntyre in 2017. That might change in 2021 now he’s signed with the Western Force.
Nick Stiles was sacked on Thursday, with Super Rugby outfit Queensland Reds turning to a notable New Zealand World Cup winner.