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Former Rebels president Paul Docherty (left) and Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh are expected to be called as witnesses in the case.

‘It’s not too late’: Judge implores agreement in rugby legal scrum

The second day of the lawsuit by the Melbourne Rebels against Rugby Australia began with the judge warning both sides that the trial would be costly and could harm reputations.

  • Sarah Danckert

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The Melbourne Rebels played their last match in May 2024.

‘It took this to get the truth’: Rugby Australia misled Rebels over their future, court hears

A court fight brought by the directors of now defunct Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels against the sport’s governing body has begun in the Federal Court.

  • Sarah Danckert
Businessman Leigh Clifford (right), who wanted to save the Melbourne Rebels, and Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh, who shut down the club in May.

Rebels directors to cough up $2.2m to court for Rugby Australia legal team’s ‘Rolls-Royce’ expenses

The costly costs order comes as the two groups remain at loggerheads despite attempts by the Rebels to settle the matter.

  • Sarah Danckert
The Melbourne Club on Collins Street.

No phones, women or business talk: What it’s like inside Melbourne’s most prestigious club

Behind an imposing facade is the granddaddy of Melbourne’s private clubs – an exclusive and privileged all-male, old-world institution.

  • Michael Bachelard
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The innocuous vote that exposed the murky world of council donations

How a debate about an “ugly duckling” South Yarra apartment building offered a peek into the largely hidden world of campaign donations at City of Melbourne.

  • Cara Waters and Rachael Dexter
The Rebels form a huddle at the end of their final Super Rugby game.

‘A whole heap of spin’: Moves to oust rugby directors in Rebels fallout

Melbourne rugby clubs have banded together in a bid to oust most of the Rugby Victoria board as the fallout from the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels continues.

  • Carla Jaeger
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Filipo Daugunu of the Rebels celebrates with teammates.

Melbourne Rebels to share Tarneit with Western United as part of consortium rescue plan

A private equity-backed consortium led by business heavyweight Leigh Clifford is working on a deal to save the Rebels and move the club to Melbourne’s west.

  • Sarah Danckert and Carla Jaeger
Andrew Bogut with Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton.

High-profile Bomber fans split on chasing Clarkson’s signature

Andrew Bogut wants his Bombers to pull out all stops to sign Alastair Clarkson as coach, but another prominent Essendon fan isn’t so sure.

  • Roy Ward and Lachlan Abbott
Leigh Clifford has been awarded Australia’s highest civilian honour for his business and charity work.

‘We have got to open up quickly’: Business leader Leigh Clifford warns of skills crisis

Former Qantas chairman and Rio Tinto chief executive Leigh Clifford has been made a companion of the Order of Australia. In receiving the honour, he added his voice to the many business leaders calling out for a boost to immigration.

  • Lachlan Abbott
Leigh Clifford says an industry by industry risk assessment should be done to lift Victoria out of lockdown.

Allow industry to help lift Victoria out of lockdown: Ex-Qantas chairman

Former Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford says the Andrews government should work closely with industry to analyse the risks of lifting COVID-19 restrictions.

  • Chip Le Grand