Ex-Blitzbok succeeds Wessels as Rebels boss

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed that former Springbok Sevens player Kevin Foote has been elevated to permanent head coach for 2022 and beyond.

Test centres start for Force, Rebels lose captain

The selection of Kyle Godwin and Richard Kahui in midfield are two of four changes to the Western Force’s starting XV for their match against the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

Wessels hits back: ‘He won one game in Melbourne’

The Rebels’ South African coach Dave Wessels has defended his coaching style and his team’s performances after he was criticised by former Wallabies centre Morgan Turinui.

‘Rassie’s the smartest man I know’

South Africa-born Rebels coach Dave Wessels says he is not surprised by the lasting impact Rassie Erasmus has made on Springbok rugby.

Rebels coach extends contract

Rebels coach Dave Wessels has extended his contract through to 2021.

‘Cooper can play for Wallabies again’

Rebels coach Dave Wessels says new recruit Quade Cooper can force his way into the Wallabies squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan. 

Wessels takes charge of Rebels

Dave Wessels has been appointed as head coach of the Melbourne Rebels from 2018 through to 2019.