| Union | Rugby Australia (Victoria) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Rebels | ||
| Founded | 2017 | ||
| Disbanded | 2024 | ||
| Location | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Region | Victoria | ||
| Coach(es) | Jason Rogers | ||
| Captain(s) | Ashley Marsters | ||
| League(s) | Super Rugby Women's | ||
| 2024 | 5th | ||
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| Official website | |||
| melbournerebels | |||
The Melbourne Rebels Women were an Australian rugby union team that competed in the annual Super Rugby Women's competition. The team was formed after Rugby Australia announced that a 15-a-side women's rugby competition would be launched in 2018.[1][2]
In their seven seasons in the competition, the Rebels won only one match and finished with a 1-22 win-loss record, as well as one draw. In October 2024, Rugby Australia announced that Melbourne Rebels Women would not compete in the 2025 season and beyond, finding that there was no financially viable option available to sustain the team.[3]
- ^ "Super W: Rugby Australia announces national women's competition, but advocate slams lack of player wages". ABC. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ "Victoria to compete in Super W". melbournerebels.rugby. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "2025 Super Rugby Women's competition update". rugby.com.au. 2 October 2024.